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Becoming a Balanced Boss: Mastering Mental Health in Leadership with Nat Trodahl
“It’s okay to just have a bad day.” – Nat Trodahl At the Becoming a Balanced Boss: Mastering Mental Health in Leadership conference, Nat Trodahl was our closing speaker. I had met her earlier that day while waiting in line for lunch. Actually, she met me. I had just finished networking and was ready to…
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Beyond Pain and Loss: Becoming a Balanced Boss, Mastering Mental Health in Leadership Conference with Shannon
“Don’t be a victim of circumstance. It doesn’t have to be the way you grew up!” – Shannon There is no pain greater than that of a child’s loss. It’s a pain so deep, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. This next speaker, Shannon, shared that same pain with me. Though our experiences…
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Tasha Keys, Healing, & Me: Becoming A Balanced Boss Mastering Mental Health in Leadership Conference
“It’s called selfless—remember the self in selfless.” — Tasha Keys Attending the Becoming a Balanced Boss conference felt like a divine connection. The structure was intimate, allowing each speaker to lead small groups of attendees, creating a deeply personal environment. I found myself in a group led by Tasha Keys, a wellness advocate whose energy…
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Becoming a Balanced Boss: Mastering Mental Health in Leadership Conference – Reflections on Jackie V.
“You are the creator. You’ve been brought here to create.” – Jackie V. Jackie V., a money mindset coach, is all about manifesting the life we desire. Her motto, “Change your mind, change your life,” resonates deeply with me. If you’re unhappy with the life you’re living, it’s time to change it. If the narrative…
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Becoming A Balanced Boss: Mastering Mental Health in Leadership Conference
“I am healing, but I’m not healed.” – Tasha Keys I was blessed to have won a raffle to attend the women’s empowerment and leadership conference for September 25, 2024. The event, “Becoming A Balanced Boss: Mastering Mental Health in Leadership”, hosted by Souraya Christine. It was an incredible event filled with purpose and power,…
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Marcellus Williams: A Case of Injustice
“All praise be to Allah in every situation” – Marcellus Williams Who was Marcellus Williams? His life, tragically marked by over two decades on death row, became an emblem of a broken justice system. Despite his steadfast claims of innocence, he was convicted in 1998 for a crime he did not commit and condemned to…
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The Real Influencers
Women’s Empowerment Notes: Gratitude & Inspiration from the Heart Yesterday, I found myself in a room filled with powerful, inspiring women. The event was hosted and organized by Dominique Poydras, whose words truly touched my soul. As I continue to battle situational depression, being in that space reminded me of my favorite song by Tasha…
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The Matriarch: A Parallel Between Rose Kennedy & Me
“It is not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Rose Kennedy As I reflect on the remarkable lives of strong women throughout history, one figure who resonates with me is Rose Kennedy. Like Rose, I have walked a path marked by immense suffering, yet I continue to…
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A Distracted Society: Rediscovering the Missing Elements of Humanity and Awareness
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” This resonates deeply with me because I believe the lack of humanity and…
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Starting Over, But Never From Scratch
God has done a new thing in my life, and even as I write this, home and townhome approvals are still coming my way. God is good all the time, and I’m here to share His goodness with you. Starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch. God can use anyone and anything for His purpose,…