My bonus mom Jan is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside! I just adore her! Sometimes in an ordinary life, you are blessed with EXTRAORDINARY people to walk the road alongside you.  This is definitely the case in my life. This year I am paying tribute to fifty women who … Continue reading The Women In My Life #7, My Bonus Mom, Janet Combe

Until I had gone through my own Dark Night of the Soul, I did not realize just what a super power it was to be a woman!!!  Because of my Journey to Joi, I am passionate about showing all women that we are stronger than we think we are. We are super heroes.... even when … Continue reading The Women In My Life #6, My Tribe

Kazree! One of my amazing sisters! In order to tell you about this next woman who has made a huge impact on my life, I have to be very honest and vulnerable about a part of me that is ugly. Sharing this with the world can be a little scary for me but it is … Continue reading The Women In My Life #5, My Sister, Kazree

This is the last year in my 40’s!!  Next up??? 50 years YOUNG!!   So to celebrate ALL YEAR LONG…. I’m celebrating and paying tribute to the 50 women or groups of women who have shaped me over the years and have made a personal impact on my life.   Seven years ago, celebrating our birthdays … Continue reading The Women In My Life #4 My Long Time Bestie, Aimee

This year between celebrating my 49th birthday and celebrating my 50th birthday I’m paying tribute each week to 50 women or groups of women who have shaped me and have made a personal impact on my life.   Today is #3 of the Women of Influence in my life.  The first group of women who have … Continue reading The Women In My Life #3 … My Aunties

This year between my 49th birthday and my 50th birthday I’m paying tribute to 50 women or groups of women who have shaped me and have made a personal impact on my life.   My Granny..... Today is #2 of the Women of Influence in my life.  Today I’d like to introduce you to my Granny. … Continue reading The Women in my Life #2 …. my Granny

A couple years ago my sister, Anika, helped me cross off a bucket list item. I wanted to go rock climbing and she was a fantastic guide/instructor. She assisted me in getting all harnessed in, gave me great instructions and then became my support system....physically, emotionally and what would become an incredible spiritual life lesson … Continue reading Be the Heroine of Your Own Life

According to Earl Nightingale you need three things to succeed…..You need a plan, a road map and the courage to press on to your destination. If you haven’t heard my story of how I ended up in Africa…. I’ll drop the link in the comments below, it’s a fabulous story that begins with Trent’s courage … Continue reading All You need is a plan, a road map and COURAGE …. BUT What If I’m Scared

Trent has asked me several times what I think the producers of Naked & Afraid see in him and why they invite him back for more challenges.  I told him he is the classic “hero’s journey”. According to Google, the Hero's Journey is a classic story structure that's shared by stories worldwide. Coined by academic … Continue reading Courage Doesn’t Always Roar