I LOVED this idea to stop stomping on our seeds. When a new idea comes up, our brain comes up with a million reasons why it won’t work… or it’s not the right time…or it’s not possible…and we stomp on them. The funny thing is that when we plant a garden, we don’t tend to … Read more
We can reframe how we view our emotions by how we talk about them. This is something I’m talking about all the time with not only my audience and clients but my kids as well: We can reframe how we view our emotions by how we talk about them. So often, our default is to … Read more
Happy Birthday America! I am grateful to live in a place (though messy and complex) where I am free to choose where I live, my career, and my beliefs. I hope you celebrate all the little things you are thankful for today and have a day filled with joy, friends, and family! Comment below a … Read more
Most of us learned to read early, which can feel like a given. You learned how to read, and now you can read all the time and everywhere without even noticing (street signs, menus at restaurants, articles on your phone)! Tomorrow I’m speaking to the wonderful Iowa Literacy Council about the Ripple Effect that they … Read more
I had SO MUCH fun being in New Orleans, that I’m not going to lie: I wish I was back there right now enjoying the architecture, riding the trolley, and exploring the city. My goodness the food was so good, and I met the most amazing people. Take me back! I am already dreaming of … Read more
Attract what you expect. Reflect what you desire. Become what you respect. Mirror what you admire. Always a favorite! #HaveGoodRippleEffect
MAYBE it’s because I’m writing a book… but I’ve been thinking a lot about iterations. Just as I have a couple of iterations of my book, there are many things in our own lives that have multiple iterations without even realizing it. MAYBE it’s because I’m writing a book… but I’ve been thinking a lot … Read more
Our next conference is on October 26. Click here to register https://keap.page/…/10-26-23-rising-tides-des-moines.html I remember September 14, 2021… the date of the very FIRST Rising Tides Connection Conference. It was also the day that Dawn Pingel Budd first shared a dream that she had been keeping tucked away. A graphic designer by trade, her dream had … Read more
Sign up here! https://keap.page/…/10-26-23-rising-tides-des-moines.html Have you reserved your spot yet? If authentic face-to-face connection and bringing inspiration into your work life are on your list of to-do’s this year, join us at the next Rising Tides Connection Conference on October 26! To keep it simple, click here https://keap.page/…/10-26-23-rising-tides-des-moines.html to reserve your spot and get ready … Read more
Big thanks to Loras College for helping us make this a reality and ESPECIALLY to all the healthcare providers in Des Moines who gave their time and wisdom…the experience couldn’t have happened without you! What a week! A few years back, we had a thought to start an experiential scholarship for a Loras College Student. … Read more
