Tag Archives: personal

Time for a Pep Talk

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Susan Ekins

“You don’t need anyone else to empower you; you can empower yourself. Whether it’s a pep talk or putting on a good shade of lipstick, whatever you need to do, do it, but be yourself.” – Ayesha Curry Last Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Thriving . . . Not Just Surviving: Rachell Kitchen

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Susan Ekins

“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” – Brené Brown Rachell Kitchen has faced significant trauma in her life, more than most people. She has not only … Continue reading →

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Susan Ekins

“It’s better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.” – Jackie Joyner-Kersee I’ve started a blog post on another topic, but this time of year, I feel compelled to write about the New Year. In this … Continue reading →

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A Place of Comfort

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Susan Ekins

“The path of least resistance has a lot going for it. The comfort zone isn’t where you lose yourself. It’s where you find yourself.” ― Meghan Daum We often talk nowadays about the need to get out of our comfort … Continue reading →

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