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Jacqueline

Jacqueline has always been an explorer at heart. Whether it was as a little girl climbing the tallest trees in the forest behind her house or as a 20-something living in rural China, Jacqueline loves adventure and the unknown. Read more about her and "6 Months to Live" in the site's "About" section. Thanks for reading!

Start Where You Are Featured
July 13, 2014

Start Where You Are

My all-time favorite quote is "No matter how difficult the past, you can always begin again today." It reminds me that each day is an opportunity, and if you let it, today can be the first day of the rest of your life! My birthday is fast approaching, and before each new age, I take stock of the year before…
Dreams Begin with Self-Love Featured
April 6, 2014

Dreams Begin with Self-Love

In speaking with some incredible business women this week, I've been reminded of one of my all-time favorite parts of living: I adore listening to people's dreams. I love how it makes them light up inside and you can see the little girl or boy inside them. You can see in their eyes the possibilities, the opportunities, and in that…
What It Means to be an American Woman Being the ChangeCourageGratitudeInspirationLife changing momentsWhy wait?
March 8, 2014

What It Means to be an American Woman

I asked him, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" His eyes sparkled, and he passionately replied, "I want to make music!" I applauded my crush and encouraged him, even though we were in school to become doctors, lawyers, and business people. Who was I to negate someone else's dream, especially a boy I liked so much?…
Easy Steps to Healthy Living by Alexandra Maul Guest Posts
February 10, 2014

Easy Steps to Healthy Living by Alexandra Maul

Meet the incredible Alexandra Maul from Made to Glow! She and I go way back--to middle school actually. We recently reconnected, and I've had the pleasure to have her as a friend, health mentor, and client. She's absolutely amazing, and I encourage to take everything she says below to heart, soul, and body! Meet Alexandra Maul of Made to Glow! |Photo…
Make It Your Best Year Yet! Choice
February 4, 2014

Make It Your Best Year Yet!

On New Year's Day, I wrote on someone's Facebook wall: "I wish you the very best this year; I know that this is going to be a great year for all of us." The person replied, "I hope so..." I was struck by the passivity of this response, as if unseen forces completely dictated this person's future and he had…
What is Love Actually?
An Interview with Elisabeth Cardiello
Life changing moments
January 29, 2014

What is Love Actually?
An Interview with Elisabeth Cardiello

What does love actually look like when someone dies? It's not a question our society often asks or creates the space to discuss. But how we love those no longer with us, and perhaps more importantly, carry on what they stood for or taught us, is one of the most important questions we can ask each other and ourselves. In…