Hi. I’m Connie. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, I speak to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. This blog post will help you know more about how to start a small business in retirement. How to Start a Small Business in Retirement in Five Steps Starting a small business in […]

Are you weary of articles and experts telling you how poor your diet is? You’ve lived this long, right? I too, may be guilty of these proclamations. However, my approach frequently brings the phase ‘grain of salt’ to mind. And of course, I’m not referring to the saltshaker. Our bodies are amazing, they can deal […]

Gary Allen Foster, an executive recruiter and career transitions coach, thinks traditional retirement is a bad idea. At 80, he considers himself semi-retired, working as much as he wants and keeping his mind sharp and his body fit. In this interview he discusses his thoughts on a variety of topics related to the last stage […]

We need your valuable input for a survey conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation on “Methods & Behaviors to Lead Change in Christian Churches.” We kindly request your participation and support in forwarding this email to other church leaders who you believe would be interested in contributing as well. As a gratitude gesture, we […]

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year. It is the beginning of so many fun things to come: Fall festivals, changing leaves, crisp mornings, cozy sweaters and everything pumpkin and cinnamon. We are already anticipating the fragrance of turkey, all the trimmings and the day of celebrating all that we are thankful […]

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@roma_kaiuk Change can be difficult, and whether it’s a personal endeavor or a move in a corporation, one thing is consistent: people fight change. This resistance can manifest in a variety of ways. In this piece, we’ll go into the core of this resistance and discuss how a grasp of behavioral science might unlock the […]

You feel invisible when you’re homeless…I don’t let it beat me. I get up every day and try again. I survive every one of these days still being me. ~Ron, a homeless man battling mental illness Most of us have probably never imagined ourselves living on the streets. But for about 2% of the world’s […]

Even in this day of casual attire, there is nothing better than swishing around in a skirt that moves with you. That’s why we came up with these 3 attractive midi satin skirt outfit ideas that can take you out of the habit of jeans and a t-shirt and have you looking amazing in no […]

In Search of Humanity: Time to Do More? By Dennis Pitocco ‌ There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. ~ Denis Waitley Being human is given. But keeping our humanity is a choice. It’s not about me. It’s not about you. It’s about […]