I have been a long-time fan of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Jon Bon Jovi, but today I consider him a hero. Jon is not only a talented vocalist, guitar player, and songwriter, but he is also a philanthropist with a heart of gold. In my book, that makes him a “Total Rock Star.” During our economic downturn in 2008, he opened three JBJ Soul Kitchen restaurants in New Jersey to help feed the homeless and others in need of warm,...

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Many people remain single, some of us settle for less, and a few “lucky” folks thrive in good relationships. What makes the difference? In my experience, true love comes knocking at your door when you stop looking for it outside of yourself, and focus on accepting yourself for who you are—warts and all—instead. Do you remember Gina from our “Embrace Your Inner Weirdo” blog? She...

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Are you jonesing for a better life but rarely let yourself dream about what you really want? Or do you know what you want but hesitate to take a step toward that brighter future? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Whenever I ask my workshop participants to envision their ideal future they often draw a blank, even though they signed up for the class because they felt ready to change their life. Weird, right? The truth is, most of us...

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Today is Halloween.  Sure, you could go as the usual suspects—pirates and vampires—but why not do something different this year?  Instead of disguising yourself as someone else, grab the opportunity to break out of a worn-out role and express your true self. Let’s be honest.  Most of us don’t answer our true callings and go after our heartfelt dreams because we’re scared.  What if we crash and burn?  And by that I...

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Our superpowers make themselves known to us when we’re children, teenagers, and young adults. But often we forget about them later in life because our parents and teachers ignore, minimize, or even attack our authentic natures. According to Brené Brown, 42% of kids are shamed away from pursuing some form of creative expression in school. “Pamela” was a 40-year-old wife and mother who took my creativity workshop because she yearned to be...

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