Stories to inspire and motivate your life written from our own experiences and personal discoveries.
A Pink Gift to Those Who Read
A couple of weeks ago I was at Summerfest in Milwaukee and got to see Pink for a second time in concert. She told us that it was the first time she had done a live show in 4 years and was feeling a little rusty. I was feeling honored to be there for her big night...
Tips for Finding a Job or a Date
I’ve been doing quite a bit of coaching around dating lately. While having fun with clients on this topic….I was also surprised. The more I partner with clients on this incredibly important part of their lives….I’m realizing that it makes sense that I’m able to...
Michigan Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie
June in Michigan brings fresh strawberries…tiny and flavorful as nature intended. And lots of fresh rhubarb. It was early in our relationship that Cary told me his favorite is Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. What luck!! I’m a good farm girl from Iowa and I can sweeten-up...
Hustling a Little
This past week’s business news was littered with the recent jobs report clocking in at a record 6 Million open positions across the US. The debates around job training were loud across news outlets. In the comments below is a link to a great interview with LinkedIn’s...
“That’s Good, Don’t Get Out of The Habit”
This weekend was my Grandma Cecil’s 94th Birthday. Grandma has slowed down considerably over the past couple of years. I understand that is normal for a woman in her 90’s but it never seemed possible for Grandma Cecil. She has been the quintessential Midwest Farmer....
From Survivor to Integrator
In 2001, I was told that if I was lucky I might have a year to live. That was by one doctor, the books, and my internet research. My actual medical team was more optimistic…..I still saw fear on their faces…..it wasn’t my first rodeo with cancer…..and this diagnosis...




