Nov. 17, 2017, Vol.15, Issue 9 Starting next week ’tis the season of food, food, and more food. And these days, that means more people with food sensitivities in the mix. A few weeks ago, I found myself creating a family dinner that included a mix of diners who were gluten-free, vegan and nut-free (allergic)…. read more
Oct. 19, 2017 Vol.15, Issue 8 Since I last wrote, I’ve been on vacation in Michigan for almost two weeks, and then on a field trip to Bismarck, ND, where long-time client Reach Partners hosted their annual Women’s Health Conference. I’ve worked with them on their women’s health conferences in Fargo and Bismarck for fifteen… read more
Aug. 3, 2017, Vol.15, Issue 7 In our last blog, I introduced you to Lee Tomlinson, cancer survivor speaker, and advocate for compassionate care. We covered his journey from thriving executive and adventurer, to thriving cancer survivor and speaker — sharing his story and passion for life, inspiring other cancer survivors. I told you then… read more
July 20, 2017, Vol.15, Issue 6 A gravelly voice would not necessarily be considered an asset for a professional speaker. But in the case of throat cancer survivor speaker Lee Tomlinson, he is grateful to have a voice, period, and his raspy voice just enhances the power of his message. Today — just having passed… read more
May 25, 2017, Vol.15, Issue 5 Are you participating in The Stress Club? Our speaker, Tami West, PhD, observed that women appear to be endorsing stress, i.e. they boast about the stress (read busy-ness) in their lives. They reinforce it with other women, and they don’t give themselves or each other a break. Tami thought… read more
April 27, 2017 Vol.15, Issue 4 It wasn’t my everyday speaker inquiry — Nicky Upson, Communication Specialist at Providence Health and Services, SW Washington, was asking for a speaker on Advance Directives for an event celebrating National Healthcare Decisions Day. I was momentarily puzzled; I’d never been asked for that topic. My next thought was,… read more
Find Your Speaker Here October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer risks, the value of screening and early detection, and treatment options available to women and men who are diagnosed with one of the many forms of breast cancer. More than 249,000 people in the United States… read more
In What Ta-Tas Teach Us, inspirational humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong shares her experiences and lessons learned caring for her sister through breast cancer.
Feb. 16, 2017, Vol.15, Issue 2 Happy Heart Month! And I mean that — be happy and you might just live longer. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. In the… read more
January 26, 2017, Vol.15, Issue 1 Every year in January, we hear the same rhetoric about resolutions, commitments and promises to get healthy — diet and exercise goals that typically don’t last long. What if, instead of a goal, health was viewed as a lifestyle, a way of living? Big difference, yes? That’s the philosophy… read more
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