I just got back from the Journey to Joy retreat in Puerto Rico facilitated by my lovely client, Transformational Coach Cynthia Santiago Borbon and my heart is truly BURSTING WITH JOY. This was my first in-person retreat (not on Zoom) so I want to share my thoughts as I hope it will be beneficial to anyone also seeking to ignite more joy into their life. I'll start off by saying that this was by far one of the BEST trips I have ever been on in my entire life, which says a lot

Meet my amazing client! Tamanique Byrd, LICSW is a down to earth therapist, and Founder of Planting The Seed Inc. In addition to providing culturally competent therapy for couples and individuals, Tamanique is on a mission to support others in supporting others by providing clinical supervision and licensure services. Her aim is to help other clinicians also do this important work on healing the world one therapy session at a time. Check out this interview and get a sneak pea

Meet my amazing client! Shalonda Edwards MSW, LICSW is the Founding Clinician of Restorative Health & Wellness. An avid yoga practitioner who has recognized the importance of the practice in helping to reduce her stress and help learn new skills to process stressors and challenges she seeks to introduce clients to various supports they may find useful in reducing symptoms or increasing their ability to cope. Check out this interview and get a sneak peak into her entrepreneuri

The practice of expressing gratitude is one that I tap into often, and that in many ways has brightened my life. It's easy to pray when we are in need or facing difficult times, but it's also really powerful to stop on a random Tuesday (or in this case Thursday), and give thanks simply because. There are many things I am grateful for but today these are the ones that feel the loudest: my incredible family, their love, and laughter my partner, his support, and his ability to b

You have already decided you want a custom painting, now what? Here are some things to consider when commissioning an artist for a custom work of art: 1. How big do you want the painting to be? If you have a very specific spot for the art that requires a custom size, make sure to double check your measurements and provide these dimensions to the artist. Keep in mind that custom sizes will likely require custom framing, whereas a standard size will make it easy for you to find

If you want to give someone a really special gift but don't know what to get, why not a custom painting? It is personal. A custom painting can be really meaningful for the person giving and for the person receiving. You have the choice of selecting imagery that really communicates something special; an inside-joke, or a fond memory. It is unique. With a custom painting you get exactly what you want. You don't have to settle for whatever you find. You would be supporting the a