From Dull to Delight in 5 Easy Steps – Choose Happiness

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” ~Dale Carnegie Happiness is that ever elusive place that all of us want to get to, and yet we feel that we just can’t seem READ MORE

How To Deal With Biz Tax Time Like a Boss

One of the hardest things for me to manage being a single mom and an entrepreneur was the accounting and money side of my business. I wasn’t handling the situation ‘like a boss’ – it was more like 3rd grade arts and crafts. Does that sound familiar? I know I’m certainly not alone. I start READ MORE

The Ghomeshi trial was doomed due to one thing: Shame.

The Jian Ghomeshi verdict was hardly unpredictable, but it was infuriating for anyone hoping for some good news. Source: I Hope The Ghomeshi Verdict Makes You Fucking Furious It’s my opinion, regarding the Ghomeshi trial, that it was doomed due to one thing: Shame. I just don’t believe the criminal system is capable of handling READ MORE

The Law of Attraction – Are you Friends or Foe?

Recently I was invited to take place in a 4 module workshop on The Law of Attraction with some business colleagues of mine. Initially, I was a bit distressed about the time commitment, but then something in me told me that it was worth it and that I should just commit to showing up – READ MORE

“I’m Late, I’m Late, There’s Too Much To Do!” Learning How to Ask For Help As a Single Mom

 By: Carrice Wong The ‘White Rabbit’ days: The to-do-list grew longer and my shoulders tensed so high they almost reached my earlobes. I hadn’t realized I was holding my breath and that my teeth were clenched until my jaw felt bruised and I had a moment when I finally exhaled. How was I going to READ MORE

A Tribute To Women Everywhere – Everyday and Every Way

Woman – she who birthed me and raised me. Woman – who I eventually became. Woman –  who I watch my daughters blossom into. Woman – the friends, colleagues and extended family who become my support and guidance. Woman who has faced hard times, clawed against the tyranny and oppression all around her. The warrior READ MORE

Can You Be a Good Leader If You Have a Big Ego?

Can you be an effective leader if you’re also carrying around a big ego? Or more precisely carrying around a lot of insecurities that your ego needs to feed? Let me first break down what I mean by ego so we are clear on that – Ego is something we all have. It’s a development READ MORE

7 Days Away With Just a Carry On – Not Possible. Or Is It?

Could I survive A week long cruise with 2 days before in port city – so a total of 10 days –  and only taking a carry on? Pfft…right…whatever. Really? Yes, really. I wouldn’t say it unless I had actually tried it and succeeded. And interestingly enough, this topic is searched like crazy on the READ MORE

B.C. Legislature Welcomes 1st Female Indigenous MLA ( ROCK on Superstar!)

She wore her grandmother’s traditional red and black button blanket for the event. Source: B.C. Legislature Welcomes 1st Female Indigenous MLA In my writings on this blog  I talk a lot about overcoming adversity, meeting challenges and working with failure as if it were a close friend. I’ve learned and embraced that when life hands you READ MORE

What Is Loneliness, Really?

Loneliness is such a universal ‘feeling’ – yet despite its universality – or because of it –  it is quite a subjective thing. I’m now in my mid forties – I celebrated my 45th birthday this Feb 6th and I couldn’t be happier in my life. I feel loved, appreciated, successful, proud, accomplished, healthy. Lots READ MORE