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3 Healthy Recipes featuring Summer Citrus Fruit

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

3 Healthy Recipes featuring Summer Citrus Fruit

Refreshing, delicious and versatile, citrus is a quintessential flavor of summertime. If you're looking to enhance and add new depth to your

Gillian Bogden

4 min read

Hara Hachi Bu for Health & Longevity

The Okinawan Japanese have a saying: hara hachi bu, which means, roughly translated, “Stop eating when you are 80% full”. The French say,

These Healthy Food Swaps are Astonishingly Delicious

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

These Healthy Food Swaps are Astonishingly Delicious

Many people associate healthy eating with bland, flavorless, unexciting foods. This mindset limits exploring new dishes and desserts that of

EXPLORE WELLNESS ...

BUSINESS

Harness the power of passion & do more of what you love.

BUSINESS.

New Survey: Road to entrepreneurial success may not be what you expect

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

New Survey: Road to entrepreneurial success may not be what you expect

If you've dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you've "made it."

Picture Perfect Pup: 5 Easy Dog Photography Tips

The 5 Minute Reset

2 min read

Picture Perfect Pup: 5 Easy Dog Photography Tips

Looking for a new career? How about pet photography. Loyal, loving, quirky and kind - a dog brings so much joy to life. It comes as no surp

5 Tips for Effective Job Hunting in 2021

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

5 Tips for Effective Job Hunting in 2021

Whether you're actively looking for a job or are simply curious about a new career, you're not alone. Millions of people nationwide are open

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HEART & SOUL

Life chats, practical advice, spirit-lifting & authentic stories.

HEART & SOUL.

Tamara Fyke

1 min read

Litany of Treasures

Front porches. Falling leaves. Red brick. Hot chocolate. Giggling children. Loud music. Swing dancing. Frosty mornings. Comfortable jeans.

Holly Butcher's Advice To The World 24 hours Before She Died Of Cancer ... This Was Her Message.

The 5 Minute Reset

7 min read

Holly Butcher's Advice To The World 24 hours Before She Died Of Cancer ... This Was Her Message.

Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. This was her message...

Tamara Fyke

2 min read

Finding Identity in Diversity

Whenever my 23-year-old chooses to spend time with me, I’m one happy mama. A few years ago on a Friday night, which we all know is prime tim

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FEATURED.

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

3 Healthy Recipes featuring Summer Citrus Fruit

Refreshing, delicious and versatile, citrus is a quintessential flavor of summertime. If you're looking to enhance and add new depth to your

Gillian Bogden

4 min read

Hara Hachi Bu for Health & Longevity

The Okinawan Japanese have a saying: hara hachi bu, which means, roughly translated, “Stop eating when you are 80% full”. The French say,

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

New Survey: Road to entrepreneurial success may not be what you expect

If you've dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, you may think success is a straight road from one success to another until you've "made it."

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

These Healthy Food Swaps are Astonishingly Delicious

Many people associate healthy eating with bland, flavorless, unexciting foods. This mindset limits exploring new dishes and desserts that of

Tamara Fyke

1 min read

Litany of Treasures

Front porches. Falling leaves. Red brick. Hot chocolate. Giggling children. Loud music. Swing dancing. Frosty mornings. Comfortable jeans.

The 5 Minute Reset

2 min read

Picture Perfect Pup: 5 Easy Dog Photography Tips

Looking for a new career? How about pet photography. Loyal, loving, quirky and kind - a dog brings so much joy to life. It comes as no surp

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

5 Tips for Effective Job Hunting in 2021

Whether you're actively looking for a job or are simply curious about a new career, you're not alone. Millions of people nationwide are open

Launching A Tech Startup: How To Build A Foundation To Scale and Succeed

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

Launching A Tech Startup: How To Build A Foundation To Scale and Succeed

Despite disruptions over the last year, the number of entrepreneurs launching startups hit record highs in 2020. In the U.S., vision ...

The 5 Minute Reset

7 min read

Holly Butcher's Advice To The World 24 hours Before She Died Of Cancer ... This Was Her Message.

Holly Butcher posted her advice to the world, 24 hours before she died of Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. This was her message...

Reset Your Clock: 5 Effective Hacks To Help You Reset

The 5 Minute Reset

4 min read

Reset Your Clock: 5 Effective Hacks To Help You Reset

We all know the saying ... "There's not enough hours in the day". And if you find yourself often feeling this way, it may be time for ...

Tamara Fyke

2 min read

Finding Identity in Diversity

Whenever my 23-year-old chooses to spend time with me, I’m one happy mama. A few years ago on a Friday night, which we all know is prime tim

5 Reasons Your Business Needs Professional Photography

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

5 Reasons Your Business Needs Professional Photography

If you're a business owner, you've probably needed to reinvent your business more than once, especially after this unprecedented year of cha

Gillian Bogden

5 min read

The ONE thing I would recommend...

People often ask me the ONE THING I would recommend when it comes to food. I find it a loaded question, because there are so many different

Revving Up Remote Work: Tips To Remain Positive and Thrive Through The Pandemic

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

Revving Up Remote Work: Tips To Remain Positive and Thrive Through The Pandemic

Many people continue to work and study from home as they navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While remote life has its benefits, it can

Gillian Bogden

4 min read

Anatomy of a Smoothie

Smoothie's get a bad rap. And yet the benefits go far beyond "they are good for me". Think food waste management, financial savings,

How To Crush Interviews and Build Relationships - Even Through A Screen

Carlos Watson

2 min read

How To Crush Interviews and Build Relationships - Even Through A Screen

Have you been on a recent virtual date or job interview and just not felt the energy you might have in person? You're not alone - as the pan

New Study Fuels Hyperlocal Efforts Supporting Black Women-Owned Businesses

The 5 Minute Reset

2 min read

New Study Fuels Hyperlocal Efforts Supporting Black Women-Owned Businesses

Minority-owned businesses are the cornerstone of their communities, and over one-third of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. are headed by w

Food Insecurity / Battle the COVID-19 Bulge

Gillian Bogden

6 min read

Food Insecurity / Battle the COVID-19 Bulge

As much as I feel the tips included below on how to battle your bulge are important, given what's going on in the US (and beyond), I debated

How to Deal with Anxiety When Dating Someone You Really Like

Dr. Carol Morgan

10 min read

How to Deal with Anxiety When Dating Someone You Really Like

Remember when you were a kid and you had a crush on the popular boy or girl? And you didn’t think that they would ever give you the time of

Renée Walker

3 min read

Loving Yourself Fully & Completely

The month of February is often associated with love. We celebrate love in our significant relationships yet do we take the time to honour

Staci Edwards

3 min read

How To Make Your Home Happier

Are you tired of being home due to COVID? Do you feel like you need to do a little something to make your home more enjoyable? I’ve been get

Gillian Bogden

3 min read

Smiling Eyes :)

Smile more :) I looked in the mirror this morning with my mask on. I wanted to see if people could tell if I was smiling behind my mask.

Aimee Sabri

2 min read

Adaptogens and how they can help you…

What are adaptogens? If you are like me and read health and wellness articles on the reg, then you have definitely heard this new-ish buzzwo

Gillian Bogden

5 min read

Minimize oxidative stress on your brain

I heard a couple of interesting stats earlier this week: 7x as many people are now living over the age of 85, relative to 1960 10,000 people

Tamara Fyke

3 min read

Finding Our Voice

March 8th is International Women’s Day. Across the globe, women will join together to celebrate their rights and accomplishments as well as

Love and Life Inspire Success for Two Black Women Entrepreneurs

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

Love and Life Inspire Success for Two Black Women Entrepreneurs

Two rising, women entrepreneurs - Jena Holliday and Kalilah Wright - have found their voice and are using it to spread Black joy, solidify

Lora Moore

1 min read

Shifting Your Perspective

It can be extremely frustrating when your body can't keep up with your mind. When your body tells you to slow down, but your mind is fully

Lora Moore

2 min read

The Power of Play

We live hectic lives. It seems with each passing day, our to-do lists get longer. So much of our time is focused on work and family ...

Aimee Sabri

3 min read

Valentine’s Day Icebox Cake

Valentine’s Day is coming up and I wanted to create something yummy and PINK for you guys to enjoy! This is such a delicious treat and it is

Donna Henderson

2 min read

Hang Onto Your Hat

Welcome to the Age of Aquarius! On December 21, 2020 our planet officially entered a new 200-year cycle. After 200 years of being dominated

Celebrate Black History Month: Find Your Own Voice

Tamara Fyke

2 min read

Celebrate Black History Month: Find Your Own Voice

When I first started college I attended a small Catholic university in downtown Pittsburgh. One of my favorite classes was Multiculturalism.

My thoughts on (almost) 50 years of introversion

Lora Moore

3 min read

My thoughts on (almost) 50 years of introversion

I am a forty-something introvert who has finally come to terms with being who I am and not longing to be someone else. To be an introvert

8 Awesome Things About Relationships That Technology Ruins For Us

Dr. Carol Morgan

4 min read

8 Awesome Things About Relationships That Technology Ruins For Us

For those of you who are under 30, you might not even remember a time when people didn’t constantly check their phones for texts, Facebook

Lora Moore

2 min read

Hindsight is 2020

Boy oh boy did 2020 pull the rug out from under us. It was a year full of trials and tribulations. Hardship and awakenings.....nothing

Lora Moore

2 min read

How To Look Your Best On A Video Call

The world has definitely changed and we are spending so much more time on zoom and video conferences. Over the past few weeks, I have been

Tamara Fyke

2 min read

Thank you, Dr. King

When I was a high school student, a national holiday was established to honor Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. My principal, however,

The Clean Slate Method: Start Every Day With A Clean Slate

Aimee Sabri

2 min read

The Clean Slate Method: Start Every Day With A Clean Slate

Have you ever wondered why losing weight and keeping it off feels so difficult? Confused by all the conflicting information out there? Think

New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To

The 5 Minute Reset

3 min read

New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To

It's always a good idea to commit to improving your well-being or creating healthy habits in the new year, but if you approach your ...

How to Raise Your Self-Esteem and Become a Better Partner

Dr. Carol Morgan

4 min read

How to Raise Your Self-Esteem and Become a Better Partner

Okay, give me a show of hands (virtually, of course): how many of you have very high self-esteem? Well, since I can’t see any of you, I will

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