This Valentine’s Day, Honor Everyone You Love

Two pictures displayed horizontally of members of the 1976 Berry College Women's National Championship Basketball team. The top picture is from 2024; the bottom picture is from 1976. In both pictures, the women are posed identically.

Wednesday is February 14th, and while some people think of Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday” invented to sell greeting cards, I encourage you to think beyond this cynical label. As you make plans with your loved one, buy treats for the children in your life, and pick out chocolates and flowers, it’s worth asking:…

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Happy Thanksgiving! How Will You Show Gratitude Today?

A wreath on a black background with the words happy thanksgiving in the center

Is a turkey roasting in your oven? Can you smell the mouth-watering scents of sweet potatoes and stuffing? Today, as the aroma of Thanksgiving is in the air, we are given the opportunity to pause from our busy lives to reflect on what matters most, while surrounded by our loved ones. As I sit around…

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Sharing Gratitude For Those Who Served

Honoring All Who Served, Veterans Day

Saturday is Veterans Day here in the United States. Our Canadian neighbors to the north are also honoring their veterans on Saturday, which they call Remembrance Day. Veterans Day has always held a very special place in my home and my heart. I am proud to say that my husband Mike served in the Air…

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Support is a two-way street: Lift up those that lift you!

Entrepreneurship challenges us in so many ways each day. We put our heads down and chase our dreams, encountering both successes and bumps along the way. When you hit a bump in the road, do you have a support system there to lift you up and put you back on the road to success? I…

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5 Business Lessons We Learned from Our Mom

Being a mother is a full-time job, but even on the busiest, hardest days, they always seem to juggle every task and curve ball thrown at them without breaking a sweat. They are the epitome of an entrepreneur — raising a family with resilience, determination, flexibility, and grace. Over the last 40 years, I’ve had…

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