Giving & Living
??The more you give (The more you'll have) It's that time of year I treasure The time for giving The best part of living?? It's not just a song. It's a truism, with similar words spoken/written by many. But here's…
Leading With Gratitude
We are so thankful for YOU, for amazing speakers, and for another season to connect you and them. And we've heard from so many of you about how thankful you are for our support, for our unmatched service, and for…
Optimist About October
You've probably heard of Self-Care September. Well, welcome to Optimistic October! We created this calendar to get you through the rest of the month, with some easy tasks we hope will leave you optimistic and empowered. And below we introduce…
The Beauty of Change
September is a month many of us experience change: Summer turns to fall Kids return to school Activity levels (with changing temperature) Wardrobes A move from one fiscal year to the next But change isn't limited to just one month.…
A World Without Airplanes?
August 19th is National Aviation Day; it’s also Orville Wright’s birthday. Wright and his brother Wilbur (known as the Wright brothers) were self-taught American engineers credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane -- a powerful…
☀️??Ahhh, summertime.☀️??
Time for strawberry picking, family travel, fireworks, BBQs, and preparing for fall conference season. Summertime has been the subject of many great tunes through the years. ?Perfect song on the radio Sing along 'cause it's one we know It's a…
A Personal Goal
"Get a good education and travel. No one can take those things away from you." Grandpa M. It's advice my grandpa gave to my mom, and she passed it on to me. And on June 4th, 2022, I walked! I…
Wellness, Wealth and Words
There certainly was a theme to the first part of 2022: Making the world a better place. We were proud to partner with planning executives, speakers, and celebrities to serve audiences nationwide with messages about wellness, the [re] distribution of…
Lions and Tigers and Bear Markets, Oh My!
It’s tax season. (We can hear your groans!) Are you like Dorothy, The Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, scared of those Bears and Bear Markets? Are you looking for an Incredible Oz to lead your group into an…
Pollenate Peace
How much the world has changed within these last few months. Just as we began to transition from the COVID crisis, we were smacked right in the face with President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the global economic ramifications. I…