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Hashtag #wearenotwaiting . . .
Saw this hashtag maybe a month ago and was elated. It was being used by patients like me. Although I did not see this as giving me permission to advocate at a new level, I certainly felt good to know … Continue reading →
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Opening a NEW CHAPTER . . .
In the past I’ve made videos for this blog but they were pretty rehearsed – not off-the-cuff. Now I am trying something new . . . in preparation for a new blog/vlog that I am developing. Doing something more candid. … Continue reading →
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Open Letter to my Diseases . . .
Dear Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Anemia and friends . . . We’re cool, ultimately. Not because I am happy to live with you all but because I had to make peace with you, since we met (in my teenage … Continue reading →
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No one creates SUCCESS alone! *wipes brow with relief*
I’ve been really drawn to biography shows lately. And instead of watching episodes that feature people I like or admire (who I probably already know about) I am watching shows on a range of people. Even learning about people I … Continue reading →
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My Decision . . .
I wanted to write and share something in this post that is possibly the most difficult decision I’ve ever made. Even as I write this my heart is beating fast in my chest. I’ve spoken to some friends and family … Continue reading →
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Branding Suite . . .
In my recent report card one of the action points was the completion of my branding package. There is two fold benefit to branding yourself; 1. There is a psychological benefit. McDonald’s has a brand. Tiffany’s has a brand. Even … Continue reading →
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Tagged action points, brand, branding package, branding suite, business entity, colors, conceptualize, deluxemoderndesign, feminine, goals, invest, Kingston, masculine, McDonald's, perception, postcard, Print Three, report card, sophistication, stationary, text, Tiffany's
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