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Lessons Learned From My 20th High School Reunion

I’m back. Just experienced a major rite of passage. My 20-year high school reunion. Yes, it’s been 20 years since the seniors of New Smyrna Beach High School in New Smyrna Beach, Florida walked across that graduation stage. The whole experience is still...

Leader or Lurker?

Blog, Entrepreneurship, Love, Marketing, Personal growth

How are ya? So I want to take a quick moment to talk to you about FAITH. Faith is something I’ve had to develop BIG-TIME as I do my big work in the world. It is NOT easy to step out and shine your light. You’ll be faced with criticism, confusion, and things not...

A Life Well Lived: Lessons from My 97-Year-Old Grandmother

Love, Personal growth

Last week I had the distinct honor of delivering the eulogy at my grandmother Eleanor Proffitt’s Celebration of Life. She was 97 years old. (Had she lived to 100, I told her I was going to submit her picture to the Today show for the segment when they honor...