Birthday Celebrations 2021. An original DruBaileyArt "And if you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance..." A bestie of mine signs off all her emails with that quote from Lee Ann Womack. Apart from breaking into a smile every time I read it, I am urged to live courageously and … Continue reading Get up and dance!
Dr. Michael Mendribil: I am never who I think I am
The Change Diaries Podcast explores how to better embrace change, spark change or simply be the change we want to see. Listen Introduction In this episode I talk with Dr. Michael Mendribil, Transformative Life Coach. Dr. M. brings a warm and personal touch as he shares important insights on the challenges that men face in today’s world and how he … Continue reading Dr. Michael Mendribil: I am never who I think I am
The new superpowers that you need right now
What’s your superpower? Perhaps you have more than one. Maybe you have a long list of them. But somewhere in the mix there are a couple must-haves. If you don’t know what they are, I’ll give you a hint: speaking well is not one of them. I listened to a conversation this Monday between Van … Continue reading The new superpowers that you need right now
The Change Diaries Podcast is Here!
I'm excited to launch The Change Diaries Podcast: Conversations to change your mind. Each season, different guests will explore themes related to embracing change, sparking change or simply being the change we want to see. My hope is that you will fill your backpack with knowledge and gain inspiration to try something new. It's been … Continue reading The Change Diaries Podcast is Here!
The Unexpected Gifts of Driving Through Snow
Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, February 2021 It’s funny how memories come back to you when you're the one in the driver’s seat. Last night I thought about the first time I saw snow. It was in Chile when my brother and I visited our aunt in Santiago. It was summer for us in Jamaica, but … Continue reading The Unexpected Gifts of Driving Through Snow
Five Ways to Ease Worrying
Worry causes lack of sleep, elevates stress levels, and affects your health. Here are five tips to ease worrying.
Celebrating Black History Month at Home
Yesterday morning my son greeted me with a question, and our ensuing conversation was short but provocative. “Mom did you know it’s Black History Month?” “Yeah. What should we do?” I was pretty much a deer in headlights, wondering if I was going to get called out. He shrugged. “I guess we can just be … Continue reading Celebrating Black History Month at Home
Allyship Matters: Seven Words to ponder during Black History Month
A couple years ago, Aris and I were in the back of an Uber crawling along Upper Richmond Road in Southwest London. Gazing out the window, I spotted someone whom I thought was dressed strangely and I made a comment. My son didn’t waste a moment in responding sharply, “Not everyone dresses like you Mom. … Continue reading Allyship Matters: Seven Words to ponder during Black History Month
Engage, Tolerate or Disconnect Respectfully?
‘Delete toxic people’. ‘Remove the haters from your life’. ‘Stay away from those who don’t appreciate your value’. Is it my imagination or has the message to cut people off proliferated? If you use social media, you will likely see it pop up in some form or other on various channels. There seems to be … Continue reading Engage, Tolerate or Disconnect Respectfully?
Stay Present…or You Might Miss the Magic
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa painting is presented at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on 6 July 2019. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) For his milestone birthday a couple years ago, I gifted my brother a trip to Paris. Well, first he had to find his way to London, and I’d take … Continue reading Stay Present…or You Might Miss the Magic
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