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It was a joy to meet Denise Medved in the beautiful community of the Win Win Women multimedia network and have the opportunity to feature her work on my show “On Your Own Terms.”  I learned so much from her about how to ward off the cognitive decline that’s so prevalent in aging adults around the world.   There’s good news in her message.    Check it out and spread it around via video, audio podcast, or […]

Loy Campbell’s professional work in healthcare and community work for racial justice are inspirational examples of how we can show up as changemakers in all facets of our lives.  Read on to check out what you missed “On Your Own Terms” or, if you prefer, go straight to the audio version here:     https://youtu.be/PiyTy4pizRI Homegrown Loy Loy Campbell was born in Blacksburg, Virginia. Blacksburg is a college town where the university is a big part

Changemaker Annie Dickinson is proof that our roots do not dictate where we plant ourselves. Annie’s life transitions have led her to far-flung places, including moving abroad. Annie found a way to embrace BIG change and welcome transformation, even when it’s terrifying and encircled with deep grief. Through living her one wild and precious life, Annie’s experiences have taught the criticality of prioritizing our own self-care so we can show up in our aspirations every

Each week, I feature a new changemaker who has created ripples of positive change into the world… But how does that change start? What do you need to create change? This week, Changemaker Catherine Schrenker tells her story about how she took her gifts and created positive change in her own life and the world around her. Her journey from academia to becoming the Executive Director at the Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts is

When we feel stuck in life, that is the moment we have to ask ourselves the big question, “What can we shift to make things better?” For Changemaker Kat O’Sullivan, this is the key question to unleashing a life in which you can thrive. It is so easy to get caught up in day-to-day activities that we sometimes forget we have the power to make a meaningful shift… or as Kat calls it, a “Kat-alytic

Tatiana Tsoir is someone I wish I had the chance to meet in my early in my entrepreneurial journey. Entrepreneurship comes with road bumps and challenges, but having someone with business smarts walk down that path beside you will help you avoid some common pitfalls.  In this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” Changemaker Tatiana Tsoir shares her “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World” from the unique perspective of an immigrant to the United States.

You don’t find many people like Dr. Martha Ann Stallings. She is the kind of changemaker who chooses to spend much of her time in “retirement” for the benefit of others working tirelessly to make sure no voice goes unheard.  In this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” Martha Ann shares her unique take on “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World” and inspires us all to watch and listen carefully for our own opportunities to

Patti Shales Lefkos is one inspiring changemaker! At an age where many are retiring to take it easy, Patti is hitting the roads and the trails on great adventures to learn all she can, help all she can, and inspire us all to take the reins and live big lives. In this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” Patti shares her “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World”. Watch the video of our conversation, listen to the

In her role as Senior Director of Major Gifts in Intercollegiate Athletics at Virginia Tech, Terry Bolt has learned how to thrive and create meaningful change in what is usually a male-dominated industry. Along with her “Homegrown Solutions for a Patchwork World”, Terry shares her wisdom and tips to help women come out on top without sacrificing their principles.  Check out this episode of “On Your Own Terms,” via video, podcast, and by catching up

Changemaker Jenny Halse is a perfect example of what happens when you take the time to truly connect with other people and ask challenging questions.  I met Jenny at a Coach Certification training with One of Many, an organization centered in the United Kingdom focused on the important work of women’s empowerment.  From across the room, Jenny’s questions clued me in.  This woman is a Changemaker!  I’m very inquisitive and I just think, “Well what can