One of the things anyone who wants to live a creative life needs is awesome role models. When we see someone else doing something cool, it’s proof that such things can be done. And when our own dreams are a little (or maybe a lot) scary, knowing that others have gone someplace similar (or if… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Teachers & Mentors
My Mom, My Hero — A Mother’s Day Tribute
Some of my most magical memories from childhood are from the couple of times my parents took me and my brother to the Renaissance Faire. I was captivated by the Elizabethan costumes, the revelry, colorful ribbons everywhere, jousting matches, funny signs (such as the bathroom sign, which said “Privies,” hand-painted in what is sometimes referred… Continue Reading
The $100 Startup & Shattering Self-Installed Glass Ceilings
Today Chris Guillebeau’s second book, The $100 Startup, was released into the world. Given how much press the man has (deservedly) received, it’s hard for me to imagine anyone might not have heard of Chris Guillebeau at this point, but then Chris also looms very large in my own world. He is, in fact, the… Continue Reading
Playing Big: An Interview with Tara Mohr
I had the great pleasure of interviewing Tara Mohr this morning, and I think you’ll enjoy our conversation. (20 minutes, 17 seconds.) Some background: A woman reserves the right to change her mind, and on Thursday, I changed mine. After swearing I would not sign up for any new online courses, I handed over my… Continue Reading
Insomnia, Action Studio, and Popcorn Epiphanies | Weekly Review #58
So how’m I doing in my quest to re-invent my life, follow my evolving Blisses and create the life I really, really want? I just spent a week in a time machine. At least that’s how it felt. The past seven days have gone by in a flash, but on the other hand it feels… Continue Reading