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Author: Stephanie

Stephanie is a retired Talent Development Executive. She spent 36 years in corporate life leading Learning and Leadership Development teams at several Fortune 500 companies and a few start-ups. She enjoys her retirement spending time with friends and family, traveling, volunteering for the schools, serving on nonprofit boards and playing bridge. She is thoroughly thriving now!
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Happiness

Choreographing a memorable Thanksgiving

As the leaves trade green for red, orange and gold, our family looks forward to Thanksgiving:  Turkey, Family, Football.

StephanieOctober 22, 2026October 13, 2026
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Activities

Letter writing and personal touches delight friends and family

People really do notice and appreciate the extra personal touch of hand-made and calligraphed cards.

StephanieOctober 15, 2026October 9, 2026
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Leadership

Tap your authentic self to inspire a movement

Recent college students and emerging leaders tell me they admire leaders who are authentic, creative, confident and most of all – real.

StephanieOctober 8, 2026September 30, 2026
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Activities

Fall ball energizes sports fans

Fall ball adds color to the world of sports fans each autumn often generating new and happy memories.

StephanieOctober 1, 2026September 30, 2026
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Personal Finance

Points help you save and enjoy more

businesses drive sales and reward customers using loyalty programs.

StephanieSeptember 24, 2026September 21, 2026
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General

What went well today?

Take a few minutes to look around you and think about what went well today.

StephanieSeptember 17, 2026September 14, 2026
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Happiness

Mindfulness can propel you forward

Heartbreak and disappointment are never easy hurdles to overcome. When I was a freshman in college, we had a vehicle…

StephanieSeptember 10, 2026September 17, 2026
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Health

Exposure to early failure mitigates future disappointment

Learning to navigate disappointment at an early age helps prepare children for life.

StephanieSeptember 4, 2026September 2, 2026
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Travel

Flyover states might surprise you with their offerings

I first heard the term, “flyover state,” in 2018 when I listened to the New York Times best-selling author and…

StephanieAugust 27, 2026August 26, 2026
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Happiness

Celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh: Memories to cherish

In celebration of the 100-year Winnie-the-Pooh anniversary, Queen Camilla, a life-long fan of the bear, recently appeared with Winnie‑the‑Pooh memorabilia…

StephanieAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026
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Happiness

College football season arrives along with all its glory

Get ready! It’s coming! The 2026 college football season begins August 29th, and for the teams’ super fan bases, it…

StephanieAugust 10, 2026August 11, 2026
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General

Uncovering Unsung Heroes: Americans Who Shaped History

In honor of the United States 250th Independence Day celebration and as a self-identified history enthusiast, I thought I would…

StephanieAugust 6, 2026August 10, 2026

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