Personal Growth
Freedom Is More Than a Holiday
Sunday is Independence Day, which is always a special day for me. My beloved grandmother was born on July 4, and her sister, one of my favorite aunts, passed away on July 4 a few years ago. I always take time on this holiday to thank God for the gift of their presence in my…
Read MoreYou Can’t Improve What You Don’t Examine
Father’s Day is this weekend, a time when I show extra appreciation to my husband, Mike, and my brother, Mike Powell. I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with the fathers and father figures who have made a difference in your life. One of the greatest gifts we get from our dads isn’t…
Read MoreAre You Trying to Earn Something You Already Have?
I often talk about the importance of recognizing and celebrating professional success, so you will not be surprised to learn that I also love celebrating special occasions in my personal life. And this weekend gives me a great reason to celebrate—my husband Mike’s birthday! One of the things I appreciate most about Mike is his…
Read MoreFive Business Lessons I Learned from My Mom
With Mother’s Day this weekend, this is a great time to take a moment to honor all of the hard-working women in our lives—our friends, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, stepmothers, ourselves, and of course, our moms. Mother’s Day offers me a reminder of the impact my own mom, Emily Link, had on my life. It has…
Read MoreFrom Discouragement to Hope This Easter
Easter Sunday is one of my favorite days of the year. Celebrating Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice and resurrection fills my heart with hope, renewal, and the promise that light follows even the darkest moments. While the Easter message is rooted in faith, its application extends far beyond—it speaks directly to the challenges we face in our…
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