I met Jo Ann in February of 2010 and I knew immediately that we would be friends. Her infectious smile lit up the entire room and touched me profoundly! We were both attending "Alchemy", a wonderful workshop sponsored by the Annenberg Foundation. I was acting as Director of Development for an LA based non-profit organization. Jo Ann and her husband Jeff were just launching their own … [Read more...]
Jo Ann Thrailkill, Turning Tragic Loss into the Most Precious Gift of Love
March 20, 2013 · by · 11 Comments
Life On Purpose
March 11, 2013 · by · 31 Comments
There are key moments in your life when you know you are on the cusp of something big, something truly magical, something life changing. The moment when you realize all the hard work you have put towards something meaningful to you is well worth the effort. The realization that no matter what happens next, your life is never going be the same. This past weekend was such a moment for … [Read more...]
Change Your Life in 30 Days
February 25, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
Welcome to the 30 Day Challenge! In this video I share with you one of my favorite tools for achieving change. If you prefer you can read on below and get the "condensed" version. My wish for you is that you take action and commit to a 30 Day challenge for the month of March. When you do you can count on my support. Just let me know by using the comments box below what your challenge is and … [Read more...]
How to Tame Those Whacky Hormones
February 19, 2013 · by · 8 Comments
Have you ever have one of those moments where you just lost it and you had absolutely no idea why? You feel this insane surge of overwhelming energy course through your body and you just can't keep it in! And seconds later you wonder who on earth that woman was that was in the room just moments ago. You feel as though you've just had an out-of-body experience… And at the same time you … [Read more...]
Moms, It’s Time to Rekindle the Woman in You!
February 5, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
February is upon us already! It seems like just yesterday we were popping champagne and celebrating the new year. We were full of excitement as we laid out our new year's resolution and started visualizing all the changes we were about to make. I knew then and still believe, that 2013 is going to be a grand year! Yet all around me I see what I do every year about this time-- people falling … [Read more...]
Nathalie King, From Anorexia to Personal Trainer
January 16, 2013 · by · 13 Comments
Nathalie King is a personal trainer who inspires women daily to take control of their health and live boldly and beautifully. This 44 year old mom of two, lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with her husband of 16 years, their children and their Norwich Terrier, James Bond. She grew up in Paris, France, the third of four children, and as you may have guessed, she is my younger sister! When … [Read more...]
Life’s Little Catastrophes and the Resilient Mom
December 19, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
By Jennifer A. Williams When my son was only two, he and I had just picked up a vanilla sponge cake from the bakery, a special order for a friend’s surprise birthday party. I carefully tucked the square white box on the floor between the two front seats of our family mini van. Parking in our driveway, I unhooked the quick-release on my son’s carseat so he could climb down, and I got out of the … [Read more...]
7 Simple Steps to Reach Your Dreams in 2013
December 19, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
Christmas is only a week away and most of us are busy with last minute shopping and all sorts of preparations. It's also a time of reflection and celebration. We celebrate the year that is coming to a close and reflect on what we have accomplished. Rejoice in the people that surround you and that fill your life with beauty. The new year is just around the corner and the time to plan is NOW! Not … [Read more...]
Scrumptious Mom Lisa Cash Hanson – December 2012
December 13, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
This month's Scrumptious Mom, Lisa Cash Hanson, is a phenomenal woman and a kindred spirit. I met Lisa just a few months ago but she already holds a special place in my life. At forty something, Lisa is a first time mom to a delightful, yet very busy 19 month old, Matilda. She lives in the neon city of Las Vegas with her hubby and daughter, their English Bulldog Harley and her Pit Bull … [Read more...]
Scrumptious Mom Alecia Spendlove – November 2012
November 13, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Alecia Spendlove is the busy mom of two beautiful children, a former model, and the creator of Alexandra Rain, S.M.E. (Super Model Extraordinaire), an interactive children’s storybook app. Her husband, Randy is the President of Motion Picture Music at Paramount Pictures. The couple has a busy lifestyle with all the commitments of the entertainment industry. Alecia supports her husband fully … [Read more...]
