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Molly Smith’s story is a testament to the incredible strength and resilience that mothers possess. Her journey of redefining motherhood, finding success in her career, and embracing sobriety is an inspiration to us all. Remember: you have the power to create the life you want, and sometimes, it begins with aligning your values, embracing vulnerability, and forging authentic connections. Find more from Redefining Motherhood here: https://lnkd.in/gGDv4Kdd

Your past story influences your future story. Having a #cfp that understands this is critical. #financialadvice #financialplanning

What are you choosing? Status quo or elevation? Join me at Love, Wealth and Womanhood in Atlanta on April 21st or online on May 4 & 5th and let's upgrade this life together. Learn more with the link in bio - https://lnkd.in/ejef5mfa

Being a good human being is what matters.

"When you become frustrated with older people because of what they cannot do, think of how frustrated they must feel because they can no longer do it." It's easy to feel a surge of frustration when an older loved one struggles with tasks that once seemed simple for them. Watching them grapple with technology, forgetful moments, or physical limitations can test our patience. However, in these moments, it's essential to remember that our frustration is but a shadow of what they must be experiencing internally. In the grand tapestry of life, the roles we play often shift. Today, we may be the ones offering support; tomorrow, we might find ourselves in need of it. By approaching our older loved ones with empathy, we honor their journey and enrich our own, creating a legacy of compassion that transcends generations. At Legacy Senior Living communities, we are "Creating a Legacy of compassion".

With the summer holidays starting for many children across the country today, trips abroad will be on the agenda for many co-parents. Read our blog below for an overview of the important legal considerations when taking your child abroad without the other parent. #summerholidays #familylaw #coparenting #planahead

"Escape your hometown before it's too late" While this sentiment isn't entirely wrong, it completely ignores the fact that being able to leave your hometown is often associated with privilege. Many people are deeply rooted in their communities due to various circumstances. Seeing posts like this shared so often on my newsfeed has prompted me to address the privilege and the sense of desperation, humility, or perceived superiority often associated with the ability to leave one's hometown. This is where those of us who have the opportunity to leave, such as through programs like Fulbright, have a unique duty to bring back our experiences and knowledge to share with our communities. Being one of my biggest inspirations, Dolly Parton's story is a perfect example of this. After seeing the world, she chose to return home and use her experiences to uplift her community. Similarly, for those folks who can't just get up and leave, there's still the opportunity to grow and learn and make a difference. By investing in local initiatives, engaging with diverse perspectives, and embracing a spirit of openness, we can all play a part in making a difference, regardless of our physical location. So, whether through travel or local engagement, let's all work to broaden our perspectives and uplift our communities, one step at a time. Because much like Dolly, I prefer the Appalachian hollers and mountains of East Tennessee. ⛰️ #FulbrightScholarship #LocalImpact #GlobalPerspective #DollyParton

My thoughts on the charts. We have been told by leaders from public and private arenas for decades now that pull yourself up by the bootstraps. Actions have consequences. And so forth. The capitalism and individualism experiment of the American society is finally showing its limits. We are finally starting to see cracks in one demographics of the USA. The best response to this chart is survival of the fittest. Let the chips fall where they may. We should let people fail and get back up and fail again and so forth. The challenge with that thought process is that some people fail and never get back up. As a human being we are the only creatures who need a support system from birth to death. The self-made is a myth. People in positions of power are really not interested in solving the problem. As long as me and mine are taken care of who cares about everyone else. Let's exploit these folks politically for the benefit of the few. Until we as a society acknowledge and allocate resources and come with an action plan the problem is likely to get worse as described by Mr. Galloway. Time will tell.

I don’t agree with the shooter’s actions. I don’t agree with our culture of violence and fascism and extractionism. Yes, I think a lot of people in positions of power and influence have helped normalize and accelerate these conditions by neglecting the people who depend on them for things like jobs, fair wages, governance. I wish his Republican family still had their son. I wish that man could’ve had affordable and accessible therapy. But wishing isn’t how things get done. And neither is giving away unconditional support to politicians without conditions attached. We spend too much on our police and military. We should be shutting down every Cop City being built across the country and redirecting all involved funding to housing and human services instead. We should be ending the genocide in Gaza, not sending more and more money to commit crimes. We always talk about “we should help Americans first” when it comes to sending aid to the other countries and people we’ve harmed around the world. But rarely do we demand an immediate cessation of that harm to begin with. Those in power choose political violence every day. Every time a mother is evicted and loses custody of her children, that is the people in power choosing violence. Every time a police officer kills an unarmed Black person, that is the people in power choosing violence. Every time a deaf person has to apply to twice as many jobs for every opportunity, that’s the people in power choosing violence. Violence is all around us and we are all byproducts of the world that produced and influenced us. God forbid we hold up a mirror with one hand and a middle finger with the other and tell this planet the truth about itself.

Family stories can help create family cohesion and a meaningful legacy beyond wealth. Learn more about the important role life stories and family histories can play in family meetings and beyond. https://from.ubs/6048Y2EVi