If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to be happier and more productive. You want to take on new challenges but aren’t sure where to start. You want to spend your time learning and growing but don’t know how to maximize those experiences, and often times that brings on self-induced stress. The truth […]

Tell us more about what you do! I run my own business, Purple Magnolia Design, providing graphic design and marketing consulting services. Most of my clients are within the commercial real estate sector, but I also work with non-profits, other marketing consultants, and small businesses   What are you passionate about? First and foremost, I […]

The word “self-advocacy” tends to conjure up images of people with disabilities standing up for themselves and their rights. Still, it’s more than that: self-advocacy is about creating a mindset in which you’re your own best advocate. In this post, we’ll explain what the self-advocacy mindset entails, how to develop it, and how to use […]

Tell us more about what you do! My job is as a Computer Engineer at Intel Corporation   What are you passionate about? I love video games, exercising to stay fit, and community service projects like park cleanups. When were you diagnosed, and what was your diagnosis? I was diagnosed with IDC Breast Cancer 2A […]

The idea of practicing gratitude can be intimidating. After all, most people associate the word “gratitude” with being happy and grateful for what you already have. But what about when you’re feeling low or like something’s missing? Or even worse, what if something in your life is causing you pain or stress? Does that mean […]

Introducing the stunning Stacy Hicks! What drew you to the 40 over 40 Movement? Felicia told me about her 40 Over 40 Collection. Given my age and the new season of my life, I loved the idea of doing something to represent that.  Who was the most influential person in your life? My mother. That […]

Can you really buy happiness? The answer may surprise you. Studies show that over time, those with a materialistic mindset are less happy and less healthy than those without. And when you consider that we now live longer than ever before, this is even more concerning. So why do we still believe that wealth will make […]

Introducing the resilient Q! What drew you to the 40 over 40 Movement? I love the message that our mind, body, and life marks have a meaning. Then, sharing amongst those who understand the journey is a wonderful gift.    Who was the most influential person in your life? My Granny. She has passed on […]

If you’re reading this, I think you may consider yourself to be a people-pleaser Maybe it’s because you genuinely care about other people and their feelings, or perhaps it’s because that’s how you were raised. Either way: It’s an admirable quality — most of the time. But if your desire to please people is unhealthy […]

Being in charge is a lot of fun. You get to tell other people what to do. That sounds like a pretty sweet deal! But the power trip mindset doesn’t always work out so well for those who often end up alienating the people in their lives and making bad decisions because of a lack […]