Hone Your Mindfulness Skills

As a kid, I developed the habit of chowing down my Wheaties while – ad nauseum – reading the back of the cereal box. In retrospect I understand that […]
Camel City Canines: Pet Care Prioritizing Creature Comforts

Going on a summer vacation and looking to leave your furry friend at home? Finding available pet care and leaving your pets at home while you go on your […]
The Perfect Mom Shorts Do Not Exist

I’d like to invite you on a journey with me, if you will. Picture it. The Target dressing room, June 2021. The heat of summer is upon us and […]
Pocket Statements

I work with a lot of anxious people. Being a public speaking and interpersonal communication coach, many people come to see me when they are struggling in some way […]
Flash Fiction: Cowboy Kisses

I just want to say thank you to whoever invented Wrangler Jeans. And to God for making the Cowboy a true vision. “Excuse me?” I jumped up and down trying […]
Finding Balance in the Workday

If the past year and a half have taught us anything (other than how to properly wash our hands and that germs are everywhere) it is that with flexibility […]
Aging “Gracefully”: How Women are Allowed to Age

Anti-wrinkle. Anti-aging. Spot removing. The beauty industry makes an astronomical amount of money on aging – and it’s not just aging people in general. It’s incredibly focused on women aging. […]
Poppyseed Provisions: A Fabulous Opportunity to Grab & Go or Sit & Sip in the West End

If you’ve found yourself traveling from Reynolda Road toward downtown Winston-Salem lately, you have likely noticed the crisp white building at 395 West End Blvd with its welcoming outdoor […]
Voices Changing Communities: The Struggles of One Woman are the Struggles of ALL Women

When Purity Ruchugo immigrated to the United States in 1986, she did not know much about American history or culture. Born and raised in Kenya, she lived in a […]
Manage Your Gerascophobia

“My what?” Okay, now that I have your attention, gerascophobia is a medical term that describes the fear of getting older. If you know someone with gerascophobia, you are […]