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Building Resilience to Combat Bullying: My Journey and Tips
Have you ever been bullied? Or been a bully?
Bullying – a word that can send shivers down the spine of anyone who's experienced it. Or who has seen the devastation bullying can cause.
I know this feeling all too well. Years ago, I shared…
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How Winning a National Speakers Strength Award Inspires Strength in Others
When I came home from school on my first day of kindergarten, my mom quizzed me about my teacher's name. I excitedly repsonded, "Mrs. Muscles!".
Her name was actually Mrs. Armstrong, but that memory always makes me smile even through pain…