I am an educator who values the individuality and uniqueness of others. Writing the blog R.E.A.L. is an outlet for me to pay it forward by sharing ideas, influences, lessons learned and exposing a little vulnerability while encouraging others to maximize their R.E.A.L. potential, as well.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Not sure if you’ve felt this of late, but if not now…you will. It’s just part of the process. There are ups. There are downs. There are wildly crowded days. And, there are days when we stare at the sky and wonder if we are truly fulfilling our purpose here […]
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I recently read a post by Tammy Robinson on Instagram and LOVED it!She shared a metaphor about bricklaying and healthy habits. She said something to the effect of–If I were to give you a load of bricks and asked you to build a wall, would you toss all of the bricks at a given place and hope […]
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We never truly know the far-reaching effects of our impact. I called to check on one of my sweet friends–a DBC, Inc. author–one I have the lucky honor of working with on her upcoming book. A few minutes into our conversation, she reminded me of something I had said to her in a meeting. She […]
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Competition is in my blood.Not with life stuff—as in when asked, “Who is your hero?” or “Who do you model your life after?” I can never name someone. I don’t compete with people in life. In fact, my best answer for those types of questions is simply a response I heard from Matthew McConaughey years […]
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Recently I was asked the question, “If you could share one message with the whole world using a phrase or sentence, what would it be?” Immediately I wanted to say, “Be REAL. Relatable, Expose a little vulnerability, Approachable, and always Learn through Life!” But, I decided to pause and really think about it. And, this […]
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