Your Light IS Your Strength

~ True Story ~ The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ~ John 1:5 Pamela Clay is an award-winning entertainer, singer, actress, and voiceover actress. Catahoula, her all-original New Orleans-flavored rock band’s music, as well as some of her solo French compositions and recordings, have been featured on film […]

A Season of Hope

~ True Story ~ “The memories we leave behind are the most precious gifts that we can give to one another.” ~ Miss Rose Michele MacShane, is an actress, singer/songwriter, voice-over artist, and writer. She has been actively involved in the entertainment industry since the age of five. She is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA/ACTORS EQUITY/ASCAP […]

Never Give Up!

~ True Story ~ She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails. ~ Elizabeth Edwards Nadezhda Vulova Nuza is an Accountant Administration Clerk at Gibraltar Garrison Library, and she speaks English, Spanish, Bulgarian and Russian – Growing up in Bulgaria was very hard. We didn’t […]

Your Journey Creates Your Purpose

~ True Story ~ “You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth, so others know they aren’t alone.” ― Jeanne McElvaney, Healing Insights: Effects of Abuse for Adults Abused as Children Terry C. is an Executive Assistant and Social Media Manager, and she […]

A Creation of Diversity

~ True Story ~ “Every day practice giving just a little more of yourself to others. Extend just a little more tolerance for differences. Embrace just a little more compassion. Say the heartfelt things to someone in need, even if the words are hard to say. And soon you will have a new vision because […]

When women support each other, incredible things happen…

~ True Story ~ “Women are more powerful than most of us give ourselves credit for. When we actually decide to stop the jealousy and the finger pointing, and band together to laugh with one another and understand one another, it’s like a beautiful firework display on the Fourth of July in Vegas, baby!” ― Helen […]

My Aftermath of 9/11

~ True Story ~ “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” — Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl Jane L. Fitzpatrick, writer, TV series creator and business owner. Jane’s been a writer for over 30 years, writing the […]

What I Love About My Daughters

~ True Story ~ “Our daughters are the most precious of our treasures, the dearest possessions of our homes and the objects of our most watchful love.” ― Margaret E. Sangster Empress Empowerment Coaching (https://empress-empowerment-coaching.nl), Tina De Keyzer-van Bruggen‘s interview with Monique (Moya) Wijngaarde-Bekema (July 13, 2021) Tina: Why are your daughters so special? Monique: What […]

Fear of Being Alone was Greater than Fear of Staying

~ True Story ~ “I am a strong woman with a voice, a voice intended to be heard. My passion, my purpose is to help people, especially women in transition.” ― Stephanie Harris Stephanie Harris, an educated and courageous woman who has grappled with adversity, despite life’s challenges. She is curious, humbled, empowered, empathetic, compassionate, […]

Black Sheep of the Flock Can Shine

~ True Story ~ “Looking behind, I am filled with gratitude. Looking forward, I am filled with vision. Looking upwards, I am filled with strength. Looking within, I discover peace.” ― Native American Saying Shaylin Shabi-Young, Navajo, the First Miss Native American USA. Most people call me “Shay.” I am born from the Bitter Water […]