This morning I am taking a second to notice some of the lucky little things. There are small, but sweet moments everywhere…you just have to be looking. A few from the view of my front porch include…. – Roses are blooming (I am such an adult now) – The birds are almost annoyingly loud on … Read more
“Give a kid a cupcake.” When Leigh Anne Tuohy took the stage at the Central Iowa Business Conference yesterday, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I assumed she was a good soul, after knowing the story of The Blind Side, but what I didn’t predict…was her ability to be a catalyst in a giant room … Read more
Today I am happy to celebrate teachers (and give them cool sunglasses) at the Ankeny Celebrates Education Day through the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce! I don’t know about you, but I had some pretty influential teachers growing up and even into college. They gave me confidence, made the work interesting, and of course added … Read more
This year I sent a few swag bags to the Ankeny After Prom, and it got me thinking about a memory (a ripple effect) that happened at my Junior prom. Nostalgia is a powerful thing, isn’t’ it? This year I sent a few swag bags to the Ankeny After Prom, and it got me thinking … Read more
I believe that everything we say and do is a ripple, happy or crappy (our choice) and everything that we say and do can be felt by others. Maybe it’s a quick smile to the cashier at the grocery store, or a mentor that guides us in our career, or even the coffee we buy … Read more
What I realize though, is that going at a sloths pace from time-to-time can be a a good thing. I have gotten to see the world from a different angle, appreciate the little things, and think and dream a bit. I don’t know about you, but sometimes life just says, “Not today friend….” Recently I … Read more
Seven or eight years ago, my family started a joy calendar. We were working too much, way over scheduled, and were turning into cranky bitter people, you know the type. So, while enjoying a glass of wine one night, we realized that joy is our job and we started creating reasons to have fun and … Read more
Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-creating-a-conference-focused-on-connection-with/id1539714195?i=1000557994274&fbclid=IwAR3JKDFDkMvWt7H4USJYSDPZl–Z1IH-SXugr4uXX4u04Y0sJBmojCQvA6w Recently I podcasted (is that a word?) with Emily Steele on her podcast, Local to Legend. Feel free to take a listen (link above) The episode teaser includes: In this week’s podcast episode, Emily chats with Lisa Even, founder of Even Connection and corporate culture junkie turned entrepreneur. Lisa joins to share … Read more
I’d like to think that my grandparents are smiling down on me as I go on this crazy journey of adulthood, parenthood, businesshood, and beyond. Do you ever get something in the mail that makes you tear up? The kind of tears that stream all the way down your cheeks? A friend of mine recently … Read more
I could feel the power of the Birthday Ripple Effect. Birthdays are pretty great, but the day after is even better! I loved the messages, texts, calls, and gifts yesterday, and this morning I was still riding high. I could feel the power of the Birthday Ripple Effect. I know my kids could see my … Read more
