Junk Food---I don't think so!

So, as most of you know, I've been in the ongoing process of  "De-cluttering" my life.  I started with beginning a new work out regime (yeah, we won't discuss the progress of that, but it was started), I cleaned out my house completely--gave away massive numbers of clothes, shoes, had a shredding party in my home office(thanks to a seminar by Geopology Designs)--all sorts of healthy behavior.  However, what I had not done is De-Clutter my life in terms of getting rid of all the unhealthy people in my life.  Well, that's changed wholeheartedly...

I began this great (and intense) process of cleaning out those individuals who were not adding anything to my life.  I keep it pleasant with those individuals, but nothing deep.  I had to learn to trust my mind, heart and soul with those who deserve it...those who have proven that they understand what real friendship means.  This De-Cluttering of the soul has also extended to my prospective romantic relationships. 

Debut Book by
Healthy Relationship Activist Jennifer Tardy

Friend and client Jennifer Tardy, who is a Healthy Relationship Activist, wrote His Ingredient Label: A Woman's Guide to Recognizing a Junk Food Man.  This has been a fun read to say the least.  This book helps women to recognize how to eliminate that which isn't good for us.  It's like how it is with anything, you have to get rid of the "junk" to make room for the good stuff.  The book is witty and fun--it's truly like sitting down and talking with a good girlfriend. 

So check out the book, and sign up for Jennifer's newsletter here you can also follow her on Twitter @JTardy26. 

So I'm ready for the next level of development...are you?  Do you have the strength to say no to "junk" and "clutter"?


"Creativity is a Drug I can't live without"

When Did Settling Become Okay?

I was doing some rather intense introspective musings the other day (yeah, what I do in my spare time), and I came to a shocking conclusion. Why am I forcing myself to “settle?” When did settling somehow become acceptable behavior for people—especially in the dating and relationship sphere? Please don’t take what I am about to present as condescending. By no means am I suggested that I, or anyone for that matter, is better than the next individual. But what I am proposing is that when it comes to our emotional health, we have to learn how to make better decisions.


For example, I don’t understand why women who have done everything right (in terms of career, education, spiritual development, practicing love and compassion) continually put themselves in a position to just expect less. These are the women who, for whatever reason, have forgotten that they don’t have to settle for less than what they deserve. If you are a single woman with goals and aspirations, why are you with someone with four or five kids by several different women, who doesn’t have enough time/money/emotional strength to give you what is needed to sustain a meaningful relationship? I get it. LOVE. Been there, done that. However, after a point, we must ask ourselves, when is love not enough. I don’t know about you but I need love, coupled with mutual respect; I need love backed by compassion and an awareness of my needs---not just his; I need love fused with responsible behavior—running the streets or sharing me with another woman is just not a viable option for a relationship to work today, tomorrow or ever.

I’ve been told that women who are deemed “intimidating” will always have a problem finding and sustaining relationships with men who can (a) appreciate us and (b) keep up. I reject that. So as scary as it may be, I would rather be alone than settle for less than what God has in store for me. Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s step our game up…we are capable of being so much better to each other.

Settling is not an option—or at least it shouldn’t be.


"Creativity is a Drug I can't live without"

The Thrill of Teaching

I had the AWESOME opportunity to be a guest lecturer for an online continuing education class at NYU last week.  When the instructor of the course, Heather Keets Wright, who happens to be a friend and colleague (and the best lunch companion ever) asked me to present to her class, I was humbled and utterly excited. My lecture was a primer on Social Media, with particular emphasis on the professional applications of Twitter, Facebook and Linked In.  It felt good being able to share the knowledge that I've acquired over the last couple of years about social media with such eager and willing subjects.  The students were so open to learning---their excitement was fresh and exciting..thus, making me feel the same way. 

The experience was so wonderful...and now I'm addicted.  I'm planning a series of upcoming workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.  I will definitely keep everyone posted as that develops.


"Creativity is a Drug I can't live without"

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Saturday's Amped Fundraiser Postponed!

We've have a lot of new developments over the past few week, so in an effort to make this event even bigger and better...we have decided to postpone.  I will keep you all posted as things develop.  GET AMPED!

"Creativity is a Drug I can't live without"