Do you ask for help is possibly a loaded question. Yesterday, I participated as a business mentor for The Foundation of Women Warriors. This amazing non-profit organization in Southern California. The Foundation for Women Warriors is a unique support organization created exclusively for the women veteran community of Southern California. They provide essential programs to […]

Exploring new places, people, concepts, things is part of my DNA! This week, the word “teachable” came into my mind. I immediately asked myself what does it take to be teachable. Thus, I ask you, are you teachable? The morning teachable popped into my mind, I was on my way to meet a man I […]

This post comes from personal experience. What are the things to consider when living away from loved ones when things “go south”? Growing up in a small-ish town in the Midwest, kids moving away from “home” and staying away for their adult lives was more uncommon than common. No one ever said I was “common”! […]

When we embark on a journey in unexplored territory, it is helpful to have guidance along the way. Today, we’ll consider leaving a trail of breadcrumbs! Do you remember the German fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? They were one step ahead of their parents, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs (in their case pebbles!) leading […]

Phishing – growing up, I thought of fishing in a pond or for a compliment! No, while this phishing pronounced the same – this phishing is after our data, our information and identities. Digital assets, data privacy and protection – this is all up my alley. Time for a confession, these phishing schemes are becoming […]

Watching from afar how the levee broke in Davenport, Iowa this week was personal – I grew up across the bridge in Moline, Illinois. My dad was born in Davenport. The “East Village” in Davenport is “hip” with shops and restaurants lining the streets. The Mississippi River couldn’t be contained this time – and boom, […]

Legacy, is a term we hear a lot. A quote from Maya Angelou sums it up beautifully for me. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. “ Connecting with people is something I’ve enjoyed all my life. Keeping in touch with friends is […]