Authenticity: How to Embrace Being Real in a World Full of Filters

Let’s be honest—we’re living in a world where it’s harder than ever to know what’s real. The concept of authenticity has become increasingly elusive in today’s society. Between perfectly curated social media feeds, airbrushed influencers, AI-generated everything, and news headlines we don’t know whether to trust, reality has become… complicated. And it’s exhausting. We scroll […]

100 Episodes of Confidence: Lessons in Growth, Grace, and Motherhood

To begin, Simone and Olivia revisit some of the most memorable mishaps that have shaped their journey as mother and daughter during the 100th Episode Motherhood special. From a flat tire that derailed the day, to a missed webinar that brought unexpected stress, to a garage door mishap that ended in laughter—they remind us that […]

Celebrate What You Accomplished This Year!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah! Whatever you celebrate, I hope this season brings warmth and joy to your heart. It’s that time of year again—when lights sparkle, sweet smells fill the air, and holiday songs dance through your mind. But let’s be honest: this time of year often sneaks up on us. One […]

Understanding Stress and How To Tackle It

Stress is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s related to work, relationships, health, or personal issues, everyone experiences stress at some point. The Trouble With Stress Stress is the body’s response to any demand or threat, real or perceived. When we get into a stressful situation, our bodies go into a “fight-or-flight” mode, releasing […]

Six Ways You Can Thrive in Life’s Uncertainty

In today’s world, there is so much uncertainty. If you don’t believe me, just watch the news. Life is full of twists and turns that we don’t even see coming. Still, I’ve always said that life is a journey. And through the years, I’ve come to realize that the unknown isn’t a scary monster. It’s […]

Redefining Failure: The Benefits of Embracing Challenges

Challenges are an inevitable part of life. Whether we like it or not, there will be difficulties and obstacles along the way. But it’s important to remember that challenges don’t have to be a negative thing. They can be wonderful opportunities for our learning and growth. By embracing our challenges and finding the lesson in […]

Never Forget That Age is Just a Number

The older I get, the more I realize age is just a number. This week, I turned 51. But for the last couple of months, I’ve been saying that I’m turning 52. It’s funny how that works. The older I get, the less my age matters to me. When I was younger, it was all […]

How to Have a Good Day Every Day

Everyone wants to have a good day. But very few actually know that they are the key to making it happen for themselves. As I look around at the world and its people, I see a lot of sadness, a lot of fear, and a lot of uncertainty about the future. But being the optimist […]

Age is just a number, but the experience is priceless

I truly believe that age is just a number. My husband recently celebrated his 60th birthday. We were fortunate to have been able to take a weekend away with some of our good friends and really enjoy some downtime. Because my husband is the first in our friend group to turn 60, there were plenty […]

What I Learned on the Trail to Machu Picchu

In 2019, my husband and I made plans to visit Machu Picchu in Peru, where our oldest son was living for the summer. We had always wanted to visit Machu Picchu and hike the Inca Trail. Since our son was living there, we decided it was the perfect time to make it happen. Life doesn’t […]