In January and February, I shared my struggles with my son and the bank for a reason. Too often, people think life coaches, bloggers, podcasters, etc., have their lives under control. However, even celebrities
Last month I mentioned how 2024 was a successful year…but not without some struggles. Along with Bryan’s issues, I had a terrifying experience with scammers. I always thought I could identify
Once again, with gratitude, we are in full swing into the start of a new year. My word for this year is ‘Abide.’ Think of it as my anchor. Yes,
After a tumultuous 2024, I can truly say I’m looking forward to 2025! In last month’s blog, we took a “time-out” from the angst that defined 2024 and returned to the
This year, Mesa (actually all of Arizona) had a record number of high temperatures that continued into October. Now we’re in the 70’s and 80’s. What a difference a month
Do you remember the days when shopping for the holidays started with Black Friday? However, in these past few years – that almost feels too late! Can you relate? It’s
Hello best and beautiful readers! No matter where you live, we probably agree that the temperatures and humidity were challenging these past few months. Although it’s slower than we want,
Once again, we’re experiencing extremely hot temperatures this summer. Then there’s the political climate. I think we can agree it feels hotter than usual as well! So how are you
How do you feel about the complex maze of information around skincare ingredients? Most of us are confused and unsure – which is why Avon just released a Beyond Glow
MOVING. Over the past couple of months, Scott and I sold our house to move into a 55+ neighborhood. I’m sure I don’t have to remind anyone that selling and
This month I’m following up on what I started in March about feeling younger now, than I did at 21. It’s about control. More specifically, what I can and cannot
Last month I celebrated my 55th birthday…and shared how turning struggle into strength makes me feel younger now than I did at 21. Before I go any further, let me
On March 24th I will be celebrating my 55th birthday. I am so excited and before I go on, I first have to share with you that attendance at my
Maybe the better question is this… How well are you progressing so far in 2024? I know it’s only February – but consider this – it’s February already! I hope
Joyful January! In reflecting over my end-of-the-year blogs, I realized that I had thrown a lot at you – and did it at a very busy time! I hope your
Can you believe it??? – this is my last blog for 2023! If you’ll recall, January started with the idea of determining a word to be our guide, rather than
This month I have an important announcement to make. It’s something that has taken me many years to create. I am excited to officially announce…drum roll please… a 4-week course
I can’t believe it’s October and we’re in the last quarter of 2023! This quarter wraps up another busy and exciting year for me, and I hope it’s been a
This month I’ll start with some questions:How influential do you feel these days? In other words, how many times do you think your words, actions, and attitude have impacted others?
Last month I started this series by sharing how you are an influencer whether you know it or not. Today let’s explore how to create a positive culture so your
If there’s one thing I hear from people too often it’s this: “I’m not a leader.”To be honest, this is something I used to say about myself. The fact is…if
Last month I was happy to share the celebration of my 10-year marriage to Scott. Yet marriage is only one example of making commitments. This month I’ll share another type
Making the choice to stay or leave a situation is something we wrestle with throughout our lives. Remember, the only constant in life is change. So what does change mean
Last month you heard about my business trip to New York. Our new CEO, Hyeyoung Moon, brought the corporate and field teams together to address customer service and care so
In January I started my blog by asking how challenging 2022 was for you. Now that we’re into the third month of 2023, how is this year working so far
How well do you communicate with your friends and family? Between phone calls, emails, and texts; it would seem that we talk to each other better than ever. Yet we
2022 turned out to be another challenging year for many people! How was it for you?Last month I summarized my first two years of blogging and with the start of a
Today I’m wrapping up my second full year of blogging. When I started this two years ago, there is no way I could have imagined what it takes to maintain
We all have a will to be creative. We can’t help it, it’s in our DNA. Today I’m going to continue last month’s blog about entrepreneurship. Now you may ask “What if
All right – I know it’s a cliché. So take a minute and think about the people you are shopping for this Christmas. Maybe you don’t know everyone who has
If someone asked you to describe the effect of the pandemic in one or two sentences, what would you say? Chances are it would include something like how hard it
Earlier this month I asked the question “What have you ever been given that you wanted desperately, only to regret it later?” As I have shared, God gave me a
If you had one word or phrase to describe how your life has been over the past ten years, what would you say? For example, in June I used the
What have you done lately that makes you smile for days? I have to admit, winning “Family Feud” at the Avon convention still feels terrific! If you have something you’d
What did you think of my last blog? I shared that I would tell you more about Central Christian Church and I will in the next one. I was so
How does day-to-day living look for you? Earlier this month I shared how I endured pain so tremendous that I considered leaving this earth. Yes, there are times when pain
If you read last month’s blog, you may remember how my life see-sawed through relentless highs and lows from February through August. However, hearing about this after the fact doesn’t
When you purchase a new mascara, what happens the first couple of times you apply it? If you’re like me and most of the women I talk to, you try
Ah, 2012! In a nutshell, 2012 would be a year of highs and lows…and it nearly knocked me out. It was a year where I faked my “outside” self by
Previously I asked you if you had a mentor and if so, how did they help you? I also shared that my mentor, Barb, had passed away and the changes
The definition of a mentor is an experienced and trusted adviser. Keeping that in mind, here are a few questions for you… Who are the mentors in your life? What
Last week I shared how I earned a trip to the Bahamas. As you’ll recall, this took 2-3 years of dedicating a lot of time, effort, and some stress to
Thank you for your feedback last year. I started to outline how I built my Avon business in January. Success is really an inside job, so in March and April I shared how I work
When you hear the word “recovery,” what comes to mind? As a rule, society tends to associate recovery with drugs and/or alcohol. We need to remember there are also addictions
What’s the first thing you think about when you see a person who glows? TV ads for skincare products always feature naturally beautiful women. Yet when you see someone who
Where does your mind go when I say the word “salesperson?” These past two months may have been focused on my journey of starting a business. However, we all tend to
How do you feel about making contacts after reading last week’s blog? My example of asking about the Avon brochure was specific to my situation. When it comes to your
In January I wrote about how need, luck and persistence played into my decision to become my own boss. Next, I introduced Sylvia and Barb, two women who were instrumental in helping me get
Continuing from my last blog on getting started as an Avon representative, I emphasized three things: need, luck, and persistence. Now that you see what initially drove me; let’s see if I
If you would rather watch and listen on YouTube – Click Here First I would like to thank those of you who have been on this blogging journey with
If you would rather watch and listen on YouTube – Click Here What do you dream about? My 15 years with Avon has included many dreams. Yet these dreams have been
If you would rather watch and listen on YouTube – click here. How about a change-up in topics today? Two weeks ago I shared how I set and achieved a goal. Before that,
Last week I told you about gaining two certifications towards becoming a life coach. As you can see, not only did I set a goal, I used what I learned from
For over eight years I have been sharing my life journey and the things (call them “ahas”) I’ve learned along the way. With so much negative “chat” these days, I
Today let’s begin with an email testimony I recently received from one of my customers. If you’re still struggling to get your holiday season started, maybe this will help. (As
Wow! 2021 is going out with a bang! With so much to tell you – it’s hard to cover everything with a blog every week. But here it goes. Recently,
If you read my story, you know why I started selling Avon to make ends meet. That was 15 years ago and is still one of the best choices I have
Back in August, I talked about the dynamic changes happening in my business and personal life. Today’s blog again illustrates the importance of being able to pivot – and have the faith
Today I’m going to open with a quote from Richard Montanez. “As much as I wanted to fit in, I was never created to fit in. We were all created
Time and money – how do you handle the two biggest sources of holiday stress? For as long as we have lived, Christmas has fallen on the 25th of December. We
Last week, I showed how seeking the best outcome helps you develop your leadership skills by removing the block to take action. Here are two more “ahas” from the Global Leadership Summit.
I have to say the month of September had some big surprises! I started with leadership skills and how to get unstuck from the PUC – which is the Pain, Uncertainty, and
Last week I talked about hearing your opinion about my blogs which started back in December of 2020. I am grateful to receive a lot of feedback; much of which encourages
If you’ll recall in last week’s blog, I said I’d like to take some time “off” to hear your opinions about my blogs. It’s taking longer than I expected to find the
When you hear the word ‘collagen,’ what comes to mind? For one thing, it has soared in popularity as an anti-aging product…and for good reason. Tons of people have already
I have to confess – this week I was going to write about the benefits of collagen – and I promise I will get to it! However, last week’s introduction to PUC
OK, your first question is probably about the spelling. Yes…the letters are correct and they stand for words that I will reveal in a minute. But first, here’s some background
Two weeks ago my blog was about how my business has changed and grown. Last week featured Avon’s “Virtual Try-on” tool to help you pick out products that bring out your best. The
Ever buy a lipstick and find it doesn’t look good on you? You may have even “tested” it on the back of your hand to see how it looks on
My previous blogs on inside beauty have focused on healing within so that your inner beauty can flourish. But another aspect of bringing out the best in you is to
Last week I told you about how well Fiji Fresh laundry sheets clean clothes. Yet we know there are stains that are too difficult to remove, even for the best laundry detergent. It’s
Ever feel like we have too many choices for everything? When it comes to laundry, it wasn’t that long ago when there were only a few major detergents available. Now,
Finally making the right changes Last week Bryan showed us how recovery doesn’t fit into “one size fits all.” A lot of the time it’s not the rehab – but the
The challenge to stay clean By now I hope reading Bryan’s story over the last two weeks has shown you how complicated it is to get clean from addiction. Back
Busting out of the ‘pressure cooker’ Last week you heard firsthand from my son, Bryan, about what it takes for a person with a drug addiction to decide to change their
Hitting the bottom Back in February I told you about my son Bryan and his addiction to drugs. This blog starts a series coming directly from Bryan about his battles and current
When it comes to keeping your refrigerator smelling fresh, like most people, you too put that box of baking soda with the top cut off on a shelf and try
If you’ve ever been on a tilt-a-ride, you know about the dizzy sensation that comes when you get off. After all, it’s part of the fun! But vertigo under different
Talk to almost anyone about their pets and it’s easy to see how highly they are regarded as family members. (For us, it’s our dog Titus.) So when I say
Ever notice how complicated it is to stay hydrated? First, we know it’s important to drink lots of water every day. Also important is water quality. One answer is to
If you read last week’s blog, you know we are opening more Boundaries classes. You also know how changes are difficult, even when you take the time to practice. Here’s another point.
This June will mark the 3-year anniversary of my first Boundaries class. Because this class impacted me in such a positive way, I wanted to give something back and became
Today I’m going to talk about another Avon product that I use and love how it works. Isa Knox Anew Clinical Revitalize & Reveal Intensive Peel (I know that’s a
Last week I talked about the first four weeks of Boundaries and the “aha” revelations that came with each class. Today I’ll go over the last four…but before I do…it’s important
If you read my January blogs, you’ll recall that I found a class called Boundaries that changed my approach to life. First, it made me recognize how my past behaviors had sabotaged
We know healthy hair is one of your best assets when it comes to outside beauty. Previously I talked about wet and dry shampoos so you don’t strip away the natural oils
Previously I talked about how changing out shampoos periodically makes your hair more responsive to washing. I also mentioned that washing hair too frequently will strip the natural oils it needs
According to sleephealth.org, 70% of Americans say they get insufficient sleep at least one night a month. I’m sure you already know insufficient sleep is endemic in our country. And because sufficient sleep
No matter where you live, you probably have issues with dry hair. First, shampoo companies promote washing hair too often to ensure your hair is clean and looks good. The
We know 2020 was a year no one could have anticipated and the impact was tremendous. Like a lot of people, I delayed routine medical checkups… including my annual physical
Possibly the most misunderstood aspect of drug addiction is how to break the hold it has on people. As I described in my story, it took years for me to make a clean
About 13 months ago, a person wearing a mask was usually robbing a bank or a store. Now it’s rare to see an unmasked person everywhere you go. Even with
When it comes to good skin care, using a mask along with your daily regime can improve your skin’s texture and appearance. As I mentioned previously, masks should be part of
