In Her Own Words
Stacy Fiske is a Certified Public Accountant, wife, and mother of five. After several years working as a successful CPA in Corporate America, the economy took a turn for the worse and Stacy lost her job. Recently divorced and a single mother at the time, Stacy was forced to reflect on what she wante
Teaching Our Kids Resilience: The Difference Between Being Good vs. Getting Better
Sometimes you hear about resilient kids who take on difficult tasks and don’t give up until they’ve accomplished what they set out to do. Other kids give up and throw tantrums at the simplest of things. While age is a factor, there comes a time when kids need to hold their own. But what makes [&
When and How to Say “No”
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Self-care is crucial, especially for moms. Without it, you’re setting yourself up for a breakdown. What do self-care and saying no have to do with each other? Everything! Picture this: Your boss assigns you tasks with tight deadlines, then you cowor
In Her Own Words
Dana Wikoff always had an entrepreneurial spirit. A certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist, this wife and mother of three was interested in the option of working from home in order to spend time with her family while earning an income. But for a long time, none of the options she came ac
Choosing Joy: Tips for Living More Joyfully
Happiness. That’s what life is all about, isn’t it? Many of us are chasing it, in one way or another. From that coworker who is always so cheerful in the morning to the teenager trying to find their path in this world, we’re all just trying to be happy. You’ve probably heard people say, “I
Putting the “We” in Team: The Value of Teamwork
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is in the team.” – Phil Jackson You’ve heard it before, no (wo)man is an island. From the workplace to life in general, the truth is that if you have an “only I can fix it” attitude, you’re just making lif