Ladies (and Gents) Who ________: What’s Your Legacy?

Legacy. What comes to mind when you read or hear that word? Inheritance? Money? Houses? Cars? Education fund? Meaningful contribution? Children? ___________? According to Merriam-Webster (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legacy), the legal definition of legacy is “a gift of property by will; specifically : a gift of personal property by will.” When I read this definition, the first thing […]

Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path

Have you ever chased something? Maybe a love interest or a job. Perhaps it was a certain article of clothing or the next “in” thing in technology. If we are all honest, we’ve all chased something. We chase. We pursue. We strive. We struggle. We doubt. We falter. We succeed (sometimes). We fail (sometimes). We […]

14 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Love

What is love? How do you love? Who do you love? Why do we love? Here are 14 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Love…and Life. 1. Love…gives us purpose. “When one has once fully entered the realm of love, the world-no matter how imperfect-becomes rich and beautiful-it consists solely of opportunities for love.”-Soren Aabye […]

Have You Ever Had a BAD Idea? I Did And This Is What Happened…

There are good ideas and then there are bad ideas. Have you ever had a bad idea? I most certainly did. Back in 2013, I had a really BAD idea and this is what happened…   It began with a simple idea: “What would be a fun project to work on with the people I […]

Quick Guide: 2017 Kick Starter

2017 is here and with that, here are THREE I’s to help you kick off your year! Looking for a Little Something, Something To Look Forward to Each Month? Twelve months of inspiration, encouragement, playbigplaynow challenges, and fill-in-the-_________ goodness, this calendar will help you soar to new heights in 2017! It’s Raw. Organic. 100% Junk […]

16 Lessons from 2016 + FREE GIFT!

As 2016 comes to a wrap, here are 16 things I am taking away from 2016… 1. Daily Success Comes from Daily Surrender. Heavenly Father, On this day, May I/we speak with your wisdom; Listen with your compassion; See with your grace; Give with your generosity; Touch with your gentleness; Make the best decisions that […]

Everyone Needs a Black Mama…and Here’s Why!

I have the privilege of meeting spectacular people all the time. When I met this lady, we immediately connected at the soul level. It was like we’ve known each other forever. I call her my “Black Mama.” Don’t get me wrong, I love and adore my Mama Lim and Mother-in-Love Andi but there is just […]

Beauty & Blessings: This Week in Wonder & Awe(some)

Hey there Beautiful Soul, Wherever this love letter finds you today, may you always know that someone is thinking about you (in a non-creepy way that is) and sending you love today and always. Love, Joann & Baby Lesiuczok xo What Would YOU Do If You Had To Choose? *Special thanks to my super amazing […]