Good-bye to YOU 2022. If you’re as ready as we are to move on and start fresh in the New Year, you will want to kick things off with the upcoming GRAB LIFE BY THE GOALS SUMMIT on Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8. This two day weekend event at the Charlotte Marriott Center […]
Guest post by Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION Who runs the world? Well, if you ask Beyoncé, the answer is girls. Okay, I know… that’s not exactly how you imagined someone would start a blog about divorce, but here we are. This leads me to the topic of something I’ve been answering […]
Guest post by Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION Divorce can be challenging for everyone involved and that includes children. I’ve experienced this in my professional career as a licensed mediator and collaborative family law attorney and in my personal life as a mother who divorced with young children nearly 15 years ago. The […]
For their 95th anniversary year, the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) spent 95 consecutive hours last week volunteering in our community. Yes, that means women got up at 2:00 a.m. to keep the hours going. In a year like no other, they wanted to live out their mission and help other organizations throughout the […]
Thanksgiving and the holiday season are going to look and feel a bit different this year because of Covid-19. Instead of hugs, there will be elbow bumps. Fine china may be replaced by paper plates, and large family gatherings may be replaced by a Zoom call. So, how do you navigate the etiquette around these […]
There’s never been a better time to get lost in a great book. These nonfiction titles offer plenty of inspiration, so you’ll be ready to take on the world when it feels safe again. Until then, we’ll be staying in with our stack of books and dreaming of reunions with our favorite people and places. […]
Did you just get engaged? Congrats! Whether you are planning a year long engagement or a 3 month minor miracle, picking your Wedding Date is the key first step. Even if you are just planning a big party or event, we have some things to consider along with some dates you may want to avoid […]
I have two children and I’ve always told them, as most moms tell their kids, to show respect to others. While we all know we should respect others for their differences, I’m sorry, but I don’t think everyone really knows what that means, what it looks like, sounds like, or feels like. Just watch the […]
Networking. Ugh. I don’t know about you, but for me, networking is hard, and often feels awkward before it feels right. However, it’s critical to moving your expertise and business forward, and to staying fresh and on top of your game. It’s not something to do just as your start looking for a job, it’s […]
This is a Guest Contribution by Michelle Mannering Mindfulness seems to be everywhere- magazine covers, office lunch and learns, and even in schools. The name seems to entail sitting in a beautiful, serene place and meditating for hours on end (which does sound appealing to some). But mindfulness doesn’t involve going anywhere different or doing […]
Guest post by Natasha Hemmingway My Time Is Up! “My Time Is Up!” How often have you heard yourself say this to your image in the mirror, or simply in your head during a long and stressful day of meandering through your routine? As a Meaningful Success and Sales Coach for passionate, ambitious women, I […]
Editors Note: I have been working with people in their 20’s for the last 35 years. While technology has certainly added to the Manners Challenge for today’s youth, understanding and practicing mannerly behavior has always been a learning experience for the young. The preceding generations, X and Boomer, had their own issues to practicing good […]
