CNN Political Analyst Kirsten Powers (Contributor to Anderson Cooper 360° & CNN Tonight with Don Lemon), On The Role of Grace in a Time of Collective Despair – From Her New Book Saving Grace

In this exciting episode, our very special guest is CNN Senior Political Analyst Kirsten Powers. Kirsten is an on-air political analyst at CNN, where she appears regularly on Anderson Cooper 360°, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, and The Lead with Jake Tapper. Prior to her career in journalism, Kirsten was a political appointee in the...

Books, Life, WELLNESS

July 23, 2021

Flexibility in the Workplace, Replacing White Feminism with Care feminism with Eve Rodsky

Flexibility in the Workplace, Replacing White Feminism with Care feminism with Eve Rodsky In this exciting episode, our guest is the New York Times bestselling author of FairPlay and Founder of Fair Play Life, Eve Rodsky. Eve Rodsky received her BA from the University of Michigan and her JD from Harvard Law School. After working...

Career Advice, WELLNESS

May 21, 2017

Why Sheryl Sandberg’s Article on Building Resilient Kids is a Must Read for all Parents

Sheryl Sandberg’s article in the New York Times’ Sunday Review (on April 24th 2017) is an important piece for all parents trying to build resilient kids in a rapidly changing, disruptive world. Sheryl’s article was written from the perspective of tragedy and loss after her husband Dave Sandberg, died suddenly from a cardiac arrhythmia...

PARENTING, WELLNESS

grief, resilient kids, sheryl sandberg

April 23, 2017

Helping Children and Teens with Grief – Prince Harry Opens Up

My son is now the age Prince Harry was when he lost his mother, Princess Diana Spencer, in a car crash in a Paris tunnel on Aug. 31, 1997. Prince Harry was 12 years old, my son was only 3 years old when his father died suddenly of a rare disease. I look on at Prince Harry...

WELLNESS

grief, mental health

April 23, 2017

What to Tell Yourself When You Feel You’ve Fallen Behind in Life

It seems in our early 20s we all start life at the same starting line. We graduate from university and enter the work world as young professionals eager to prove that we have what it takes to succeed. By the time our early 30s roll around (and for some in their late 20s) we all start to...

WELLNESS

overcoming challenges, setbacks

April 11, 2017

9 Ways To Be More Resilient About Anything

Keisha Blair was featured in Prevention’s article by Judy Koutsky. As someone who has bounced back from tragedy and loss she know a thing or two about resilience. She has previously written about overcoming tragedy and loss. Read article below. You know those people. The ones who seem to easily bounce back from a crisis...

Life, Lifestyle, WELLNESS

resilience

January 31, 2017

Coping With Tragedy & Loss: The Quebec Mosque Shooting

It just seems that the news cycle is dominated by tragedy and grief. Just yesterday, I posted on overcoming tragedy and loss. The shooting at a Quebec Mosque by Alexandre Bissonnette today highlights this. In stressful times, be it national, local or international, it is important for families and communities to work together to foster supportive...

Life, PARENTING, WELLNESS

grief, quebec mosque shooting, tragedy

January 29, 2017

How to Overcome Tragedy and Loss

At the age of 31, I lost my husband, Garfield. His death was sudden and unexpected. He came home from work one day. Complained of a pain in his abdomen. We rushed him to the hospital. What followed was the unthinkable—only 3 hours spent in the ER and I was rushed out of the rescuscitation...

HEALTH, INSPIRING QUOTES, Life, Lifestyle, WELLNESS

grief, keisha blair, loss, widow, young widow

January 14, 2017

Learning to Listen to Your Intuition

If there’s one crucial lesson I can share with you about success and attaining what you want, it’s learning to tune in to your intuition. It’s the most important tool you have at your reach to know the path you’re navigating is the right one. Sometimes, it can feel a bit difficult to decipher between...

INSPIRING QUOTES, WELLNESS

intuition

January 8, 2017

6 Things to Clean Out in January

It’s that time of year again. You know it well…when you feel the burning desire to clean your home from top to bottom and rid yourself of excess clutter. The thing is, it not only affects your home, but your car, office, your whole self! January is not only a great time to get organized,...

HEALTH, WELLNESS

detox, lemon

December 17, 2016

16 Ways to Overcome Fear (step-by-step)

16 Ways to Overcome Fear (step-by-step) As we approach the start of 2017 many people are busy setting new year resolutions and setting goals that range from financial – including achieving wealth and success to health/fitness activities to career or entrepreneurial goals. Your fears can stem from a mixture of fear of failure or success...

WELLNESS

overcoming fears