Jessica Dailey's podcasts at Diamond Mind Radio focus on transforming trauma into triumph. I met Jessica Dailey at a women’s networking event. She sponsored a booth for Diamond Mind Radio, her podcast project, where she “believes that sharing stories of empowerment and strength will not only contribute a POSITIVE perspective, it will ignite the passion … Continue reading Transforming Trauma into Triumph
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Woman of Dignity: a tribute to my grandmother
Two years ago today, my 99-year-old grandmother passed on. She was one of those women in my life who lifted up and laughed often; someone who brought out the blossoms in me...one, two, three. My grandmother was a woman of Dignity. My grandmother stood up against abuse and literally changed my life course. *** I … Continue reading Woman of Dignity: a tribute to my grandmother
The Attitude Influence, Part 3
Conflict is like having car problems. I don’t think anybody rejoices when their vehicle gets a flat tire, or the engine light flashes, or the GPS doesn’t work. Car problems require time, money, and patience. And so it is with relationships too. Relationships, like cars, require care and maintenance, and sometimes they need time, money, … Continue reading The Attitude Influence, Part 3
The Attitude Influence, Part 2
I love that LeAnn talks about non-negotiables in her book. I unfortunately figured out my non-negotiables after going through a divorce. I realized after my marriage ended, that I had recognized (during my engagement) qualities in our relationship that I didn’t like. But because there were so many others that I loved and appreciated, I chalked up … Continue reading The Attitude Influence, Part 2
The Attitude Influence, Part 1
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” —Maya Angelou I recently read The Attitude Influence by LeAnn Shaw. It’s her first book. And it’s good. I can appreciate the process she went through to give life to her thoughts, wisdom, and to her words. She talks about choosing the … Continue reading The Attitude Influence, Part 1
Awareness Leads to Prevention
Photo by Kat J on Unsplash Did you know? Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted.1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18.1 in 5 children who touches a computer will be sexually solicited online.45% of child victims will not disclose abuse for 5 or more years.More … Continue reading Awareness Leads to Prevention
Collective Grief and Grit
Photo by Alexander Krivitskiy on Unsplash Listen to Debby read this post by clicking play above. I experienced unemployment in my late ‘20s that forced me to sit with myself longer than I cared to. During this time, I saw a poster that I have never forgotten. It said, “In the silence of not doing, we begin to … Continue reading Collective Grief and Grit