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What’s this ENNEAGRAM Everyone is Talking About?

Almost two years ago, a friend introduced me to the enneagram. The enneagram is a personality typography. The enneagram is based off an ancient philosophy that there are nine distinct personality types, and is a very in-depth study of each of them. I became OBSESSED! I found out from taking the RHETI

May 3, 2020

Podcasts with some Peace

I have the pleasure of working in a group with some truly dynamic women. Each entrepreneurs, we hold each other accountable to our goals. One of the women in my group is Donna Pinter. She is a supremely talented artist, yet she also is a Reiki master, empath, and energy healer. During

May 3, 2020

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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

April 5, 2020

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

March 3, 2020

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

March 2, 2020

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,

February 20, 2020

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

February 10, 2020

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

February 5, 2020

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

January 14, 2020

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

January 1, 2020

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

December 14, 2019

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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

December 13, 2019

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

December 4, 2019

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

November 26, 2019

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

November 19, 2019

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

November 12, 2019