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To the Moon and Back Mar 17, 2021

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No matter how bad your situation looks, no matter what is or isn’t going on, author and blogger Lisa Kohn has a message for you, there is always hope. Her memoirs To the Moon and Back tells the story of a childhood and adolescence filled with drugs, addictions and cult membership (Unification Church). Yet she emerged with a very important message to share.

Website: https://www.lisakohnwrites.com

Book: To the Moon and Back

Taking the Leap Without a Net Mar 09, 2021

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Jennifer Benson-Moss knows the hero’s journey because she’s lived it. An English as a second language teacher, she spent 14 years abroad, working in the Middle East. During that time, she met her husband, survived the 2004 tsunami, and lived in the region as an ex-pat and a woman. An incredible journey and an incredible experience and all because Jennifer listed to her inner voice. What is in store for you if you heed your inner voice?

Website: https://jenniferbensonauthor

Sunnin’, Funnin’ & Looking Fabulous! Mar 02, 2021

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It’s fun to frolic and be frisky in the sun but your skin can pay dearly for it later. Enter Cheryl Capobianco. Her company Tiki Hut Livin’ combines her passion for fashion with the need for sun safe living. Gone are the days of that thick white zinc strip on your nose. She’s got everything from towels, activewear, hammocks and even pet googles! She shows that sun safe can still be stylish!

Website: www.tikihutlivin.com

Mind Your Money Mindset! Feb 23, 2021

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Business and finance coach Lisa Duke helps educate people on finances and investment basics. You don’t have to know everything but it helps to know something. The old days when Me-Maw trusted Paw Paw to manage the money are gone. For women, financial knowledge is power! Managing money well makes good sense … not to mention dollars and cents!

Website: https://lisaduke.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MoneyClubwithLisaDuke

Do Unto Others ... Really??? Feb 16, 2021

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We’re all familiar with the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Sure, it sounds good, but in real life it’s a lot harder to put into practice. In her book, THE LIMITLESS GOLDEN RULE: 21 Ways to Use the Golden Rule In Your Life, Joyce Fields talks about how you can apply the Golden Rule in your real life why you should and why more people don’t.

Website: http://www.goodshortbooks.com

Blog: https://lineofserenity.wordpress.com/author/lineofserenity/

It’s Never Too Late, You’re Never Too Old! Feb 09, 2021

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If you want to do something different or just take a chance but are worried about being ‘too old’ … meet Dr. Janice Hooker Fortman! She’s reinvented herself several times and shows no signs of slowing down at 78 years young. A Fiercely Real Model, Dr. Janice has a thing or two to say to people who thinks she’s too old!

Website: https://www.drjanicespeaks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoldShoeSociety/

When Life Gives You Lemons, Throw Them Back! Feb 02, 2021

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You’ve heard the common adage, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Sure, it sounds good. It definitely sounds positive … but is it true? Carenda Deonne says no! This women’s empowerment specialist encourages women to take aim and throw those lemons back. She is all about getting real and honest with ourselves, embracing our imperfections and being courageous enough to confront our realities.

Website: www.carendadeonne.com

Dancing with a Narcissist Jan 26, 2021

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Relationships are like a dance. It could be a regal waltz or a sexy rumba! But not all dances are good! In her book The Dysfunctional Dance of the Empath and Narcissist, Dr. Rita Louise looks at what a narcissist is, what they do and how we can protect ourselves. This dance becomes especially difficult if you are an empath. However, even if you aren’t you can be lured into their web. So what do we do once we’re in it and how do we get out of it!

Website: https://soulhealer.com/

The Relationship Whisperer Jan 19, 2021

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You’ve heard of the Ghost Whisperer and the Dog Whisperer, Eileen Head is the Relationship Whisperer! She is an author and relationship coach, she uses the Enneagram personality model to help clients see what their personality profile is and how they need to be loved. The best relationships begin after someone knows themselves and their needs. Once we learn about ourselves, we are ready to tackle who we’re attracted to and why sometimes we fail to connect.

Website: https://eileenhead.com/

Ashley's Amazing Adventure! Jan 12, 2021

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Ashley Bush is the author, of nine self-help books and a therapist helping clients live deeper and more fulfilling lives. But we want to hear her story. What led Ashley, a married mother of five grown children, to spend half of the year in New Hampshire and the other half in Guatemala. An empty nester, an ex-pat … and a singer. Ashley’s life is one amazing adventure!

Website: www.ashleydavisbush.com

Ashley’s Books: Ashley Davis Bush