Big Sister Chats

The lessons I've learned over the last 40 years of my life and how I'm choosing to celebrate this milestone birthday.

Well, this week marks my 40th birthday. It's weird to say, yet it seems mundane at the same time. Maybe it's because once January hits in any year, I start talking and thinking like I'm already the age I will turn in April. 40 is a milestone year, so I feel like...

Apr 20, 2022

Big Sister Chat

We have been busy looking for cows for my toddler and chasing my dreams to see the oldest Magnolia tree in Arkansas covered with flower blooms. These two activities have been our constant to avoid the crazy of Covid and monitor our mental health while making new memories.

Chasing Cows, Finding Blooms

This post about Chasing Cows and Finding Blooms is my personal reflection of the COVID-19 in my community and processing the thoughts ruminating in my head. While it's not my normal content, it takes me back to the roots of why I started this blog for healing and...

Jun 11, 2020

Big Sister Chat Encouragement

An open letter to the Class of 2018. Graduation is upon you...but you have the rest of your life ahead of you. Let me share a few "big sister" moments and thoughts with you. #graduationthoughts #lettertograduate #encourgementforgraduation

An Open Letter to Graduates

Something about the graduation season makes me a little nostalgic. So, I thought I'd write An Open Letter to Graduates in big sister chat mode! I think I reflect on who I was at 18 or 22. And with a Little Man of my own, I can't even begin to think about...

May 13, 2020

Big Sister Chat Bridges Encouragement Solutions

Mentoring while an investment in another is a big way to invest in yourself. These 5 reasons why Mentoring is Investing in Yourself are good reminders of why its important to invest in the next generation. Whether work, personal life, church, or volunteering, mentoring is a healthy way to improve yourself, your mind, your demeanor, and emotions.

Mentor and Invest yourself in meaningful work

Mentoring. Its a topic that brings lots of different emotions and opinions. Lucky for me, I'm going to share mine here today and let you decide, on your own, where you stand. But, everyone needs a champion. Every idea needs a champion. Every new business needs a...

May 22, 2019

Big Sister Chat Solutions

7 Safeguards for Social Media Managers

Managing social media accounts for brands is a big task. Not only do you have to stay "in voice" and pay attention to brand language and colors all the time, but you have to make sure you are posting to the right account at the right time. Today I have Seven (7)...

Jan 23, 2019

Big Sister Chat Cancer

OVERCOMER | Eileen Jennings

You guys, this gal falls high on my "boss babe" list. She is a girl banker and has climbed the ladder to a regional role and is killing it. She is recognized all over by peers and her industry. Her team respects her and her bosses see what she is bringing to their...

Nov 1, 2018

Big Sister Chat Cancer

OVERCOMER SERIES | April Wingfield | cheerleader, dreamer, wife, mom, connector, podcaster, incredible friend - read and learn her story about people pleasing and how she is overcoming the way she is wired.

OVERCOMER | April Wingfield

April... where do I even start with this intro? I met April at Early Registration before I started my freshman year of college. Through mutual friends and mutual groups, we ended up living next door to each other our Sophmore year and stayed together. I always call...

Oct 29, 2018

Big Sister Chat Cancer Encouragement

OVERCOMER SERIES | Emily Haworth | artist, business owner, mother, wife, community maker - read Emiily's story about moving to a new city and learning to make friends even when its so hard to juggle all the things.

OVERCOMER | Emily Haworth

Emily was a couple years behind me at Ouachita. I met her because she was good friends with a girl who grew up with us back home. But, our friendship grew even strong in the years that followed. Her dad moved to Arkadelphia and became pastor at Second Baptist...

Oct 27, 2018