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How to Avoid Comparison – Three Keys to Happiness in Life

by Jennifer Vazquez | Jan 11, 2022

Recently, I enjoyed lunch and caught up with a dear friend. She shared how proud she was of me, and wished she were as accomplished as I was. I paused and stared at her in confusion. I wished she could see herself as I see her! This remarkable woman had the courage to...

The Importance of Diversifying Your Marketing Strategy

by Marie Hale | Oct 20, 2021

As social media platforms race to optimize their features and algorithms for the best user experience—and new channels enter the limelight more frequently—many small business owners feel pressured to stay on top of the latest trends. According to Buffer, while 58.8%...

What the Trees Taught Me About Shaking off Mental and Emotional “Snow”

by Jennifer Vazquez | Mar 1, 2021

Over Valentine’s Day weekend there was a huge snow storm in the Pacific Northwest. I was walking around admiring how beautiful the trees looked as the snow fell gently all around…how the delicate branches held the snow…marveling how over time the snow...

Domestic Abuse (Violence) Defined

by Tracy J Stonaker | Feb 25, 2020

Someone you know RIGHT NOW is being abused. The numbers are staggering…and this doesn’t even represent the ONGOING abuse! 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse. For men, it’s 1 in 7. As defined by Wikipedia: Not all domestic violence is equivalent. Differences in...

Gratitude for the Growth

by Kate Solis Silva | Dec 18, 2019

I recently reflected on what I’m most thankful for this year. Many things came to mind with ease, but one word bubbled up that I wasn’t quite expecting: growth. Brené Brown summed it up prophetically: “I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life....