I Am an Overcomer: No Shame, Just Honored to Be the Voice & Example for What’s Possible
It’s official! …and vulnerably transparent. Honored to be the Keynote Speaker for the Assistance League of the Eastside’s 2016 “Step into Style” fundraising luncheon! We beautifully align because my back story of hardship and violence matches the profile of the women and families who the ALE serves…and I’m an overcomer! #IAmAnOvercomer and I share my story because it points to hope! When I was a young, living in condemned housing and low on funds, I received support from the local food bank I had been sexually...
read moreThe Beyond Beauty Project – An Extraordinary Day!
Event Co – Founders Rachel & Jessica Flanking Jessica Inspiring change and empowering lives of women in our city at the kick off of the #beyondbeautyproject! Targeted communities were: YWCA, Special Delivery, Foster & Adoptive Moms, and women transitioning out of Domestic Violence situations. Women experienced some TLC through hair cuts, personalized education around personal styling and make-up, manicures, massages, and more! Thank YOU for all your donations so that each women could leave with something special...
read moreFall Trends 2015 + Fashion Week @ The Bellevue Collection
Photo Credit: GQ General Fall Trends 2015 • The Flare Leg • The Turtleneck • The Chambray Shirt • Leather’s still goin’ strong! • Gray, Brown, Red – Marsala to Apple Photo Credit: Nordstrom Ladies • Fur • Mod • Boho • Suede • Fringe • Ponchos • Ankle boots, Chunky heels Photo Credit: Macy’s Photo Credit: Neiman’s Gents • Moto pants • Patch Pockets • The layered look • Unstructured Jackets • Plaid – still going strong! • Texture –...
read moreWhen the Baton is Passed Run
(Today is a most insightful, encouraging and brilliant friend’s birthday. It inspired me to go back and find one of her writings from March 22, 2015 and blog it out -with prior permission- to honor her and the beauty of who she is. Beyond just being a Fortune 100 – Talent Management Executive, Jeanette Winters is an eloquent and articulate writer, with a heart that seems to always have room for one more, and a spirit that is so generous and full of possibilities. I think many of you will enjoy this piece she wrote. I know it...
read moreA Reflection of Hope During Difficult Times
Not getting caught up in the news, just aware… No doubt more aware as people I know come to mind in various communities where tragedies are happening. Thinking of my friends in the media as I continue to pray for the families, friends, and community of the reporter, cameraman and lone survivor back in Virginia. Remembering the firefighters whose lives were taken as I think about my friend’s parents who lost everything – their home, farm, and animals in Omak. …I have a young friend, Nancy, a recent college grad, who has been...
read moreHope is Not Found In Your Looks: My Journey of Cultivating a Healthy Mindset
For me, personal empowerment in part comes from being honest about “the journey” of who I am. It’s about where I’ve come from and where I’m going. It’s about reaching deep for courage to find my voice around topics that are meaningful to me and taking appropriate risks to both share and live those messages out loud, so that in some way my experience may be of value or service to others as well. Empowerment is a beautiful journey, not a destination….I believe it’s something that comes from nurturing a healthy and authentic...
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