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EVERYTHING THAT'S GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL.
WELLNESS
Reset your mind & find your inner sanctuary.
3 Healthy Recipes featuring Summer Citrus Fruit
Refreshing, delicious and versatile, citrus is a quintessential flavor of summertime. If you're looking to enhance and add new depth to your
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Hara Hachi Bu for Health & Longevity
The Okinawan Japanese have a saying: hara hachi bu, which means, roughly translated, “Stop eating when you are 80% full”.
The French say,
Gillian Bogden
4 min read
These Healthy Food Swaps are Astonishingly Delicious
Many people associate healthy eating with bland, flavorless, unexciting foods. This mindset limits exploring new dishes and desserts that of
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
BUSINESS
Harness the power of passion & do more of what you love.
New Survey: Road to entrepreneurial success may not be what you expect
If you've dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you've "made it."
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Picture Perfect Pup: 5 Easy Dog Photography Tips
Looking for a new career? How about pet photography.
Loyal, loving, quirky and kind - a dog brings so much joy to life. It comes as no surp
The 5 Minute Reset
2 min read
5 Tips for Effective Job Hunting in 2021
Whether you're actively looking for a job or are simply curious about a new career, you're not alone. Millions of people nationwide are open
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
HEART & SOUL
Life chats, practical advice, spirit-lifting & authentic stories.
Litany of Treasures
Front porches. Falling leaves. Red brick. Hot chocolate. Giggling children. Loud music. Swing dancing. Frosty mornings. Comfortable jeans.
Tamara Fyke
1 min read
Holly Butcher's Advice To The World 24 hours Before She Died Of Cancer ... This Was Her Message.
Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. This was her message...
The 5 Minute Reset
7 min read
Finding Identity in Diversity
Whenever my 23-year-old chooses to spend time with me, I’m one happy mama. A few years ago on a Friday night, which we all know is prime tim
Tamara Fyke
2 min read
3 Healthy Recipes featuring Summer Citrus Fruit
Refreshing, delicious and versatile, citrus is a quintessential flavor of summertime. If you're looking to enhance and add new depth to your
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Hara Hachi Bu for Health & Longevity
The Okinawan Japanese have a saying: hara hachi bu, which means, roughly translated, “Stop eating when you are 80% full”.
The French say,
Gillian Bogden
4 min read
New Survey: Road to entrepreneurial success may not be what you expect
If you've dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you've "made it."
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
These Healthy Food Swaps are Astonishingly Delicious
Many people associate healthy eating with bland, flavorless, unexciting foods. This mindset limits exploring new dishes and desserts that of
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Litany of Treasures
Front porches. Falling leaves. Red brick. Hot chocolate. Giggling children. Loud music. Swing dancing. Frosty mornings. Comfortable jeans.
Tamara Fyke
1 min read
Picture Perfect Pup: 5 Easy Dog Photography Tips
Looking for a new career? How about pet photography.
Loyal, loving, quirky and kind - a dog brings so much joy to life. It comes as no surp
The 5 Minute Reset
2 min read
5 Tips for Effective Job Hunting in 2021
Whether you're actively looking for a job or are simply curious about a new career, you're not alone. Millions of people nationwide are open
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Launching A Tech Startup: How To Build A Foundation To Scale and Succeed
Despite disruptions over the last year, the number of entrepreneurs launching startups hit record highs in 2020. In the U.S., vision ...
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Holly Butcher's Advice To The World 24 hours Before She Died Of Cancer ... This Was Her Message.
Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. This was her message...
The 5 Minute Reset
7 min read
Reset Your Clock: 5 Effective Hacks To Help You Reset
We all know the saying ... "There's not enough hours in the day". And if you find yourself often feeling this way, it may be time for ...
The 5 Minute Reset
4 min read
Finding Identity in Diversity
Whenever my 23-year-old chooses to spend time with me, I’m one happy mama. A few years ago on a Friday night, which we all know is prime tim
Tamara Fyke
2 min read
5 Reasons Your Business Needs Professional Photography
If you're a business owner, you've probably needed to reinvent your business more than once, especially after this unprecedented year of cha
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
The ONE thing I would recommend...
People often ask me the ONE THING I would recommend when it comes to food. I find it a loaded question, because there are so many different
Gillian Bogden
5 min read
Revving Up Remote Work: Tips To Remain Positive and Thrive Through The Pandemic
Many people continue to work and study from home as they navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While remote life has its benefits, it can
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Anatomy of a Smoothie
Smoothie's get a bad rap. And yet the benefits go far beyond "they are good for me". Think food waste management, financial savings,
Gillian Bogden
4 min read
How To Crush Interviews and Build Relationships - Even Through A Screen
Have you been on a recent virtual date or job interview and just not felt the energy you might have in person? You're not alone - as the pan
Carlos Watson
2 min read
New Study Fuels Hyperlocal Efforts Supporting Black Women-Owned Businesses
Minority-owned businesses are the cornerstone of their communities, and over one-third of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. are headed by w
The 5 Minute Reset
2 min read
Food Insecurity / Battle the COVID-19 Bulge
As much as I feel the tips included below on how to battle your bulge are important, given what's going on in the US (and beyond), I debated
Gillian Bogden
6 min read
How to Deal with Anxiety When Dating Someone You Really Like
Remember when you were a kid and you had a crush on the popular boy or girl? And you didn’t think that they would ever give you the time of
Dr. Carol Morgan
10 min read
Loving Yourself Fully & Completely
The month of February is often associated with love. We celebrate love in our significant relationships yet do we take the time to honour
Renée Walker
3 min read
How To Make Your Home Happier
Are you tired of being home due to COVID? Do you feel like you need to do a little something to make your home more enjoyable? I’ve been get
Staci Edwards
3 min read
Smiling Eyes :)
Smile more :)
I looked in the mirror this morning with my mask on. I wanted to see if people could tell if I was smiling behind my mask.
Gillian Bogden
3 min read
Adaptogens and how they can help you…
What are adaptogens? If you are like me and read health and wellness articles on the reg, then you have definitely heard this new-ish buzzwo
Aimee Sabri
2 min read
Minimize oxidative stress on your brain
I heard a couple of interesting stats earlier this week:
7x as many people are now living over the age of 85, relative to 1960
10,000 people
Gillian Bogden
5 min read
Finding Our Voice
March 8th is International Women’s Day. Across the globe, women will join together to celebrate their rights and accomplishments as well as
Tamara Fyke
3 min read
Love and Life Inspire Success for Two Black Women Entrepreneurs
Two rising, women entrepreneurs - Jena Holliday and Kalilah Wright - have found their voice and are using it to spread Black joy, solidify
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
Shifting Your Perspective
It can be extremely frustrating when your body can't keep up with your mind. When your body tells you to slow down, but your mind is fully
Lora Moore
1 min read
The Power of Play
We live hectic lives. It seems with each passing day, our to-do lists get longer. So much of our time is focused on work and family ...
Lora Moore
2 min read
Valentine’s Day Icebox Cake
Valentine’s Day is coming up and I wanted to create something yummy and PINK for you guys to enjoy! This is such a delicious treat and it is
Aimee Sabri
3 min read
Hang Onto Your Hat
Welcome to the Age of Aquarius! On December 21, 2020 our planet officially entered a new 200-year cycle. After 200 years of being dominated
Donna Henderson
2 min read
Celebrate Black History Month: Find Your Own Voice
When I first started college I attended a small Catholic university in downtown Pittsburgh. One of my favorite classes was Multiculturalism.
Tamara Fyke
2 min read
My thoughts on (almost) 50 years of introversion
I am a forty-something introvert who has finally come to terms with being who I am and not longing to be someone else. To be an introvert
Lora Moore
3 min read
8 Awesome Things About Relationships That Technology Ruins For Us
For those of you who are under 30, you might not even remember a time when people didn’t constantly check their phones for texts, Facebook
Dr. Carol Morgan
4 min read
Hindsight is 2020
Boy oh boy did 2020 pull the rug out from under us. It was a year full of trials and tribulations. Hardship and awakenings.....nothing
Lora Moore
2 min read
How To Look Your Best On A Video Call
The world has definitely changed and we are spending so much more time on zoom and video conferences. Over the past few weeks, I have been
Lora Moore
2 min read
Thank you, Dr. King
When I was a high school student, a national holiday was established to honor Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. My principal, however,
Tamara Fyke
2 min read
The Clean Slate Method: Start Every Day With A Clean Slate
Have you ever wondered why losing weight and keeping it off feels so difficult? Confused by all the conflicting information out there? Think
Aimee Sabri
2 min read
New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To
It's always a good idea to commit to improving your well-being or creating healthy habits in the new year, but if you approach your ...
The 5 Minute Reset
3 min read
How to Raise Your Self-Esteem and Become a Better Partner
Okay, give me a show of hands (virtually, of course): how many of you have very high self-esteem? Well, since I can’t see any of you, I will
Dr. Carol Morgan
4 min read
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