Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also be expensive. Between backpacks, uniforms, school supplies, shoes, and activity fees, many families are looking for ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing what their children need. The good news? Chicago is full of organizations working to make sure every child starts the school year prepared. If…
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You Don’t Have to Give Everything You Have: A Lesson in Work, Wisdom, and Knowing When Enough Is Enough
One of the most important business lessons I ever learned came after I landed my first government contract with the City of Portland. I was proud of that contract. I had worked hard to earn it, and I wanted to prove that my communications firm was capable, creative, and committed to excellence. The contract included…
Answering hard relationship questions with your teen and tween kids
One of the hardest parts of parenting after a divorce, separation, or difficult relationship is figuring out what to tell your children when they start asking grown-up questions. When my daughter was younger, I made a conscious decision not to share adult details with her. She was a child. She didn’t need to carry adult…
The Greater You Love Yourself, The Stronger Your Intuition
There comes a point in a woman’s life where exhaustion changes her. Not the kind of exhaustion that sleep fixes.The kind that comes from overexplaining yourself. Overgiving. Overhoping. Overlooking red flags because you wanted to believe the best in people. And if we’re honest, many of us have been there. And I wish I would…
7 Ways Narcissistic Ex-Partners Try to Control You After Divorce (And How to Disarm Them)
Parenting after separation is never easy. But when you’re co-parenting with someone who displays narcissistic behaviors, the emotional weight can feel even heavier. Many mothers quietly carry the burden of trying to stay calm, protect their children, and rebuild their lives—all while navigating subtle manipulation from a former partner. The good news? Once you recognize…
Elevate your life! Empowering Women Everywhere 