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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…
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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…
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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?…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Social Media for Business CoursesThe Academy
January 1, 2014

Social Media for Business

Update: this class has grown into the LinkedIn for Business course at The Dream Academy. See the current courses. I'm thrilled to announce that the Social Media for Business class is here! "Nearly a quarter of the total time spent online is on social networks. --Tim Ewer What's more, over half of people online follow a brand and that percentage continues…
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No Regrets. Many To Do’s Life changing moments
December 18, 2013

No Regrets. Many To Do’s

I received shocking news Sunday morning. A good friend and former colleague of mine's mom died unexpectedly. Although I didn't know my friend's mother personally, I know she was a kindred spirit. Someone who lived out loud and without regret. She was moments away from receiving her Ph.D in Australia, starting her own business, and creating her own inspirational movement in her…
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Yours, Mine, & Ours: 6 Months Experiment! Life changing momentsLife Experiments
December 3, 2013

Yours, Mine, & Ours: 6 Months Experiment!

December 1st marked a momentous initiation and (r)evolution in living! All are welcome. The root of the word "revolution" originated in the 14th century, pertaining to "celestial bodies." It is also defined as an "instance of great change in affairs." The word "evolution" stems from the 1620's as an "opening of what was rolled up." I've combined the two for…
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Celebrating A Love of My Life! Celebration
November 11, 2013

Celebrating A Love of My Life!

Guess what today is?!?! IT'S THE BLOG'S 4TH BIRTHDAY!!!  My love affair with "6 Months to Live" has been a journey of joy and of course, ups & downs. There are times I'm madly in love and there have been times I seriously thought about leaving the relationship. Ultimately, I always keep going because I believe with every fiber of my being…
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Happiness is a Choice Choice
October 23, 2013

Happiness is a Choice

It can be incredibly easy to base our happiness on outside circumstances. In fact, we're often taught in our society and in relationships that happiness is determined by how someone else acts or treats you. How often have you heard the line in a romantic comedy, "I want to make you happy for the rest of our lives?" While this…
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Digital Marketing for Conscious Business Leaders CoursesThe Academy
October 11, 2013

Digital Marketing for Conscious Business Leaders

There are numerous reasons I love digital marketing--everything from branding & website copy to blogging & social media. The main reason I'm passionate about the online world is the ability to connect with all types of wonderful people globally! In the 10+ years I've been doing global marketing & communications, I've paid close attention to how people interact online and offline.…
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Invest in What You Love. Choice
August 12, 2013

Invest in What You Love.

"Where you invest your love, you invest your life."  -"Awake My Soul" by Mumford & Sons Almost 4 years ago, I had just moved to San Francisco. I took a huge leap of faith in moving to California and when I finally landed my dream job, I had $200 left in my bank account. I desperately needed a new comforter,…
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Why Women Should Travel Travel
August 3, 2013

Why Women Should Travel

First off, everyone should travel. As the famous Saint Augustine saying goes, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” I focus on women in particular because I’ve received numerous comments since announcing my round-the-world journey that center around warning me of the dangers of solo woman travel. They go a little something…
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How to Overcome Procrastinating on your Dreams Uncategorized
July 10, 2013

How to Overcome Procrastinating on your Dreams

I admit it. I've been a huge procrastinator as of late. I've gone through pretty much every decent movie in my collection and cleaned the house more times than necessary over the past couple of weeks. How are you supposed to focus on your dreams when there's blueberry picking and birthday parties? The first key in overcoming overwhelm and procrastination is to…
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Love Letter to the World Gratitude
June 29, 2013

Love Letter to the World

I was particularly moved by a comment I received today from OlyTrinity on my lastest post Vision + People = Dreams Come True, so I decided to write a love letter. Because as More Love Letters aptly states: "The World Needs More Love Letters" and gratitude! June 29, 2013 Dear World, I am astounded by your beauty. North Carolina Clouds By the incredible…
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