“Let me go! I beg you, please!” He disregards my pleas and, ruthless and inexorable, slaps and punches me repeatedly until I’m bloody and bruised. He smiles with sick satisfaction at my pain as I continue to plead for my life. “Please don’t do this–for the love of God please stop! Let me go, please, …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Do you know your true core values? To really know your life purpose, you must be clear on your values and know them in order of priority. According to the dictionary, “value” is the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something, as well as a person’s principles or …
Life’s fundamental questions are about identity and purpose: Who am I? Why am I here? Purpose is defined as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.” Your purpose is the reason you are who you are and the reason you are here at this appointed time. I think …
Have you ever heard a speaker that triggered you, inspired you, and stirred your soul, all at the same time? Amal Clooney did that for me when she spoke during the luncheon keynote session of the Texas Conference for Women, where I was a speaker, as well. The conference was an exquisite gathering of inspiring, …
There are many ways to package and monetize your knowledge, your experience, and your expertise. Most of these ways have similar potential to become a reliable, consistent, and predictable stream of income. However, many people struggle with monetization and end up feeling like they may be doing something wrong, like they may need to do …
It’s been a few days since my Blogalicious Weekend adventure and I’m still basking in inspiration. It was certainly unforgettable and I had so many breakthroughs that I am going to be making some changes in my business model. A popular session was the #SpeakBeautiful breakfast keynote and panel discussion, sponsored by Dove®, and led …
Are you a consumer or a creator? What about your kids? A consumer is an individual who buys, uses, eats, reads, and interacts with things, content, and ideas created by others. A creator is someone who uses their talents, ideas, or labor to shape the world around them. In our modern society, consumption is highly …
The Blogalicious Weekend experience has been incredibly empowering so far and there is so much I’m going to share with you! It’s been a joy to serve as a Social Media Ambassador and as a judge for the Perfect Pitch IV, by Wells Fargo, as well as to see my 13 and 14 year old …
Because I’ve been in the blogging industry for well over than a decade years now (since 2004), I’ve worked with a number of brands over the years, partnering to deliver empowering messages to the people I care about – YOU! Brand executives and representatives reach out to bloggers and digital influencers to amplify their ad campaigns …
Happy is one of the labels others stamp on me. I am a happy person. I identify with this label because, though life is certainly not perfect, I do have my secret formula for a happy life, even amidst chaos, pain, and the blunders that evidence my imperfection. Happiness seems so elusive, especially when you’re a mom. …