She’s self aware, confident, and committed to self care, inspiring others through her actions and her mindset. Darlings, let me tell you something I know in my bones. An empowered woman over 50 is not “finished” and she is not fading. She is not a supporting character in someone else’s story. She is becoming! This […]

Life is like a magnificent staircase. Within its ascending steps lives the journey toward fulfillment, purpose, and yes, success. Trust me, I know. A necessary part of earning my own “Ph.D. in life” has been learning this truth: goals are not just for the young. Goal setting is a lifeline at every age, and especially […]

Do I have a Christmas tree story for you. One filled with emotion, memory, and meaning. I chose to marry my ultimate concierge in December because I adore the winter holiday season. In my beautiful Chicago, branches and tree trunks glow with sparkling white lights. Menorahs shine from high-rise windows, and storefronts are dressed in […]

When the world grows quieter and the days draw shorter, we are left with our thoughts, our longings, and the gentle stirrings of our inner world. Winter is not a barren season. It is a season of preparation and of tending. Winter is a season that asks us to turn inward and care for the […]

Gratitude has a way of unveiling the tender corners of our hearts. It gathers our memories of holiday traditions and family around the table. Gratitude also reveals the quiet truths we carry. The joys, losses, longing and, gratefully, the love. When we pair gratitude with self care, we give ourselves permission to feel it all […]