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I Got Dressed Today! #goals from pandemic

finally busted out the cutest top from The Loveliest This post has a slightly different format--FAUX journal.  I'm paraphrasing my mood, week to week.  I don't think I'm much different than anyone else, and hope it will resonate. March was hard.  Like really, really hard.  A total rollercoaster, I think we have
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BLOG MOXIE

It’s my birthday. Again. Still?

Did you think the birthday celebrations ended with Jubilee?  Heck no, but this one is different.   MOXIE MAMA IS 3 YEARS OLD TODAY! MORE CELEBRATIONS! When I started this three years ago, I was TERRIFIED!  Putting myself out there was scary.  To be honest, I still smile when I know someone
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BLOG PODCAST

Leading with Empathy–new podcast

I had the true privilege to interview my virtual mentor (and dare I say now, new friend) Riaz Patel recently. An odd connection on twitter led to some great conversations and ultimately, Moxie Mama itself. On the eve of Moxie Mama's 3rd birthday, I am happy to share this fantastic conversation about
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BLOG MOXIE

Musings on Menopause (this one is for the ladies…)

It's all fun and games until something bites you in the ass. I am LOVING this whole being 50 thing.  This weekend is a fun celebration, complete with crowns (jubilee IS a party fit for a queen, after all), I have friends visiting, I love who I am, what I stand for,
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BLOG MOXIE

It’s Our Jubilee, Bitches….

You...hey you! The strong and beautiful woman there. You seem anxious. Maybe a little sad Are you turning 50? That’s fabulous!  Yay, YOU! You say you feel tired, old? Less attractive?  Maybe a little scared for this next phase? Yeah, I know. Back when we were young and gravity had nothing on
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BLOG PODCAST

On Throat Punches, Midlife, and Peeing Alone

Several years ago, my mom sent me a book.  I am not a violent person, but would often use an expression of throat punching, so my mom sent me this book. As I read, I laughed until I snorted.  I began following the author, Jen Mann, on social media for my daily
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BLOG PODCAST

Surviving a Serial Killer

This is my friend Kathy--isn't she cute? You'd never know what a badass she is... 42 years ago, on January 14, 1978, an unknown man broke into the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University.  With a log from their wood pile in hand, he crept upstairs and proceeded to murder
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BLOG MOXIE

The Roaring 20’s and My Words for Them…

Three words for the year. This year, I'm keeping them in verb state and present tense. This seems oddly specific, I am sure, but in the  past few years keeping PRESENT has been my hardest challenge.  I get distracted by shiny things, the promise of tomorrow, the future, the WHAT IFS.  The
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BLOG HOLIDAY

A LUMAZE-ing Holiday Spectacular

If you have been waiting for holiday shopping guides from me, my apologies.  I will have one coming--gifts of wellness, experience, and self care--but what I needed this season more than anything was some FUN and sparkly things to do. Pittsburgh has LOTS of great holiday treats.  From the ice skating and
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BLOG FAMILY HOLIDAY

How Are You? That Heavy Holiday Question…

Mood. It's been quiet here.  The holiday gift guides remain in draft mode. Cards unsent, gifts unwrapped.  I'll get there.  The biggest gift this year is GRACE. The house is decorated because #weneedalittlechristmas to be honest.  So "how are you" is a loaded question.  For those who have asked, and those who
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MOXIE PODCAST

Thrival Stories

The quote above was posted on the Facebook wall of Teresa Lancaster--attorney, advocate, and survivor of horrific abuse. Teresa's is not a story of simple survival--it is THRIVAL.  A sort of made-up word, Urban Dictionary defines it as an adjective for looking beyond your soul into the deepness of society's problems; sacrificing
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PODCAST

Part 2 of my chat with Steve…

Finishing up my conversation with NYT Bestselling author and film director, Stephen Chbosky.  A follow up to "Perks of Being a Wallflower" and some celebrity chat... Check out Part one while you're here.... You can order "Imaginary Friend"  HERE and "Perks" 20th anniversary edition HERE Listen to the newest episode above, or catch
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MOXIE PODCAST

A Coffee Talk with a Friend

With the author and my dear friend. I met my friend Stephen Chbosky in fifth grade, when I moved back to Pittsburgh.  As good a guy as he was at age 10, he still is. Steve is a NYT Bestselling author and acclaimed movie director, but to me he's still just this
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MOXIE PODCAST

An Unsolved Murder…50 Years Later

Meeting badass amateur detective, Gemma Hoskins. And Teddy. You'll hear him in the podcast. ;-) Last week, I launched my latest venture, the Meant for Moxie Podcast! Thanks to everyone who has written and called sharing your experience and enthusiasm! I kicked us off with Gemma Hoskins of the Netflix docuseries, "The
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MOXIE PODCAST

Meant for Moxie–THE PODCAST

About a year ago, a friend said to me, "You know, I think you should start a podcast." Um, what?  I'm still figuring out this whole blog thing, failing at time management pretty much all the time, creating a confidence coaching program, and have ZERO idea how to do it.  So of
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MOXIE squad

Sisterhood and Sponsorship

A couple sits in a theater, waiting to see a Friday night movie. As they wait for the show, the group of women in front of them chatter away. Across the theater, from the second entrance, a lovely woman enters and waves hello to the group and sits down.The couple overhears the ladies,
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FAMILY HOLIDAY

The Queen of Halloween

A Proper Pumpkin Princess I am obsessed with Halloween.  Like beyond.  Tons of decor, I love to play dress-up, and I go all out with special effects makeup for the boys' Halloween costumes (yes, I have taught myself). So OF COURSE I had to do a whole post about it! In all
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FASHION

Wedding Gown Reinvented

In 1996, I got married to Himself, the greatest man I know to this day. We had a big, giant wedding with a big giant wedding party, and I wore a big giant dress that I adored (it was the 1990's and we didn't do minimalist).  I even lucked out that it
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MOXIE

My Own “Midlife Becoming”

What’s the fire in your gut that gets you out of bed in the morning?…It’s not what you want to do, or how, it’s what MOTIVATES you. Get clear on your WHY.

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