When I was young my mother told me that everyone had a guardian angel. I was so convinced of this that there were days when I wouldn’t let my sister sit next to me in the backseat of the car for fear of crushing her (my guardian angel was always a her). When you think...

Have you ever missed a character in a book after you turned the final page on their story and they were no longer part of your day? Connecting over books is one of my favorite ways to talk to strangers. You may not think that something like reading a book, which is a solitary act,...

How many opportunities to meet someone have you missed, because you were too shy to approach someone, because you hesitated and then the moment was gone? Have you missed the opportunity to walk up to someone famous or that you really admire because you just couldn’t get yourself to do it. What would your life...

Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; “a favor for a favor”. Phrases with similar meanings include: “give and take”, “tit for tat”, “you scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours”. Look at it this...

​​Today we produce more data on a daily basis than ever before. We think that this data helps us make decisions – or influences why our customers make the decisions they do. But its not always the case. 95% of our decisions take place unconsciously – we make decisions based on emotion versus logic.   ...

It has been more than four decades since the release of “Star Wars” — and yet, we are still enthralled!  May 4th is now commonly known as Star Wars Day. It’s a veritable holiday! But, this internationally celebrated day is more than just a quote in the film, the day itself represents how George Lucas...

57% of the US population currently listens to podcasts! That’s huge for a medium that’s technically still in its infancy.  Being a podcast guest is an often overlooked networking opportunity. Have you ever considered podcast guesting as a way to increase your network. Probably not, but that’s all about to change thanks to my guest...

Have you ever felt annoyed by a certain sound? Eating sounds, nose and throat sounds, repetitive sounds like a pen clicking or the tapping of a foot. If you answered yes you might have misophonia.  According to studies, approximately 20 percent of all people have this disorder to some extent, and it could be causing...

Brain fog is characterized by confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus and mental clarity. Most likely caused by overworking, lack of sleep, stress, and spending too much time on the computer. There are additional causes of brain fog tied to how we eat and fuel our bodies.  Listen in as I talk with Health...

When going through a tough time has anyone ever told you that it could be worse, or that you should stay positive? These statements are forms of toxic positivity and although often well intentioned they are probably destroying your relationships without you even knowing it. Toxic positivity silences our emotions, and forces us to pretend...