Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road

What is happiness? And where do you find it?

Teresa Greco had a fulfilling career, a loving family and material comforts. But none of this filled the void she felt within. This "lack" sent her on a quest. For over a decade, she embarked on a journey of healing, meditation, and spiritual exploration seeking to for whatever it was that might fill that void.

This story is about one woman's personal transformation, but it's also a call...

Midlife can be a transformative phase, filled with both challenges and opportunities. With a growing awareness of limited time, many of us reassess where we are and where we want to go.

Jean Alfieri's story is about a midlife journey of self-discovery and reinvention.  One of the key themes Jean discusses is the concept of invisibility that often accompanies midlife, particularly for women. She reframes this as a potential superpow...

Joni Rodgers is, first and foremost, a storyteller. She's also a critically acclaimed novelist and New York Times selling ghostwriter. She's worked with many well known people including Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber and Elizabeth Smart. Her ability to translate people's paths into a compelling narrative is unparalleled.

"As a novelist, memoirist, and collaborator, I’m dedicated to storytelling that makes an ...

Finding one's voice can be a daunting journey. For Laura Reid it meant overcoming a severe stutter. Yet today, she's a polished public speaker teaching others the ins and outs of effective communication.

For Laura the key was to embrace her own vulnerability and using it as a superpower.  It was when she discovered the power of storytelling, that she found an energetic connection with her audience. This connection, she explains, is...

Margot Black is an award-winning publicist who shares her secrets to help you navigate life’s bumps.

Margot is first and foremost a story teller. She has a key eye for detail, market trends and human nature. As an award-winning publicist and marketing executive, Margot Black helps people “fail forward” with style and grace to achieve their goals and objectives.

Her book, <...

Doug Stoddard’s story is inspirational. After facing bankruptcy and personal turmoil, he turned to neuroscience to understand the habits of thinking that had taken hold of his life. And there he found answers.

He argues that 90% of what we experience in our professional lives is rooted in our emotional responses and habitual thought patterns. This is a powerful reminder that self-awareness is crucial for both personal and professio...

A path to healing is always possible, says Asher Beckwitt. As both a trauma coach and a sexual abuse survivor, she understands that each journey is an individual one.

Asher’s own journey began with years of talk therapy, which laid the foundation for healing. However, it was the introduction of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy that marked a significant turning point. This innovative therapy helped Asher ...

Amie Sponza always had a passion for theater and film, but life and responsibilities took her on a different path. Until serendipity reared its lovely head and she was asked to work on a short film which went on to win awards at film festivals.

Amie Sponza's passion for storytelling was awakened and she decided to follow her heart. Today she provides coaching services to help others do the same. She encourages others to design thei...

Shawn Ellis is a passionate speaker, writer, and coach.  He is a take charge guy, stressing that adaptability isn’t just about responding to change—it’s about mastering it. And even instigating it.

To be a powerful speaker, Shawn relies on :

• Authenticity and Vulnerability: True connection and growth stem from being ge...

Denise Thomas’ dreams for her children’s college almost went up in smoke. A job loss meant that she and her husband lost everything. And she means EVERYTHING.

What about college?

With limited resources and no 401k to fall back on, Denise realized that traditional paths to college funding were no longer viable. So, she took matters into her own hands. Through extensive research and a relentless pursuit of k...

Ron Mitori’s new book, “Solutions or Socialism” looks to the past and to the future as the U.S. position in the world evolves.

His book starts off with stories of personal experiences under socialist regimes. One story, of Lore and her family begins:

“Lore’s father had been a successful inventor and businessman who owned a factory that produced household goods during WWII. He was also part of the underground movement that did not s...

Debbie Parker Oliver is a professor at Washington University and a seasoned hospice care professional. When her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Debbie's expertise was put to the test.

Debbie and her husband made a conscious decision to focus on quality time rather than aggressive treatments. This choice, influenced by their backgrounds in hospice and gerontology, allowed them to create lasting ...

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The Wisdom In Dance

Navigating the intricate journey of parenting is challenging in itself, but when faced with the added complexity of raising children with special needs, the path becomes even more difficult. And Joanne De Simone faced this path with not one, but ...

This is a story of  a transformative journey of healing, self-discovery, and spirituality. In their book, Healing With Love,  two sisters, Hillary Donato Odoy and Cindy England, each share their stories. 

Hillary's journey began with a cancer diagnosis that turned her world upside down. Faced with uncertainty and fear, she reached out to her sister Cindy, who had been exploring energy healing and meditation. 

Cindy, in addition to ...

When Ann's parents announced their move to an assisted living apartment, they gave her just two weeks to empty their three-story home filled with 56 years of memories. As she sorted through the items, Ann found herself confronting childhood memories and traumas that she had long buried. It was as if each item carried an energy of its own, triggering suppressed emotions and leading her to a near-death experience of introspection.

An...

In a world where the digital landscape is ever-evolving, the threat of cybercrime looms larger than ever. For Jocelyn King, a tech-savvy professional thriving in Silicon Valley, this threat became all too real.

Jocelyn’s story begins at the peak of her career, working with influential figures in the tech industry. However, her dream quickly turned into a nightmare when cybercriminals targeted her and her family. This wasn’t a one-t...

What if I told you that presence and mindfulness could be the key to overcoming life’s most challenging bumps? Including isolation, a condition that many of us struggle with at one time or another..

Cole Baker-Bagwell found herself profoundly alone when she moved to a remote mountain town. Her isolation devolved into a profound sense of loneliness. She became depressed.

Mindfulness, as Cole describes, became her lifeline. For over ...