Ultimate Power

Good Morning Rockstars, Happy Tuesday and Happy Valentine’s Day to each and everyone of you. Whether you choose to celebrate it or not, may today serve as a reminder of the richness, the power, and the beauty of LOVE. May today remind us not of what differentiates us but rather what connects us all: the […]

The Awkward Years

My awkward years began at the age of 13 and lasted till I was about 16. During those three years, I felt unsure, kind of fuzzy in terms of where and how I fit in, and the bigger question, “who the heck am I?” It was also a time of physical awkwardness as I got […]

Learning from an 8 Year-Old…

“Take a chance on me”  -Jasmine & Stokes  A couple of years ago, Drew and I watched a compelling Canadian documentary (featured at the Hot Docs festival) called “Listen to This.” The documentary followed the lives of several inner city kids enrolled in an after school music program “Evolving Through the Arts” (http://www.egbofoundation.org/). We were […]

This is NOT ok.

Ladies & Gents, This is NOT ok. And by THIS, I am referring to bullying. Bullying of any sorts is NOT ok. Putting others down through words and/or actions in attempts to gain power and have control is NOT ok. For some of you out there, you may think that bullying is just child’s play. […]

You are not a number but YOU COUNT.

If there is something that I hope to imprint on the hearts and minds of those I meet, it is this: YOU MATTER. For some odd reason, “our society,” which is made up of talented, intelligent, extraordinary individuals have chosen to fall victim to the following beliefs: 1. You are a number and as such, […]

Monday's Musical Interlude: Pave The Way

Happy Monday Everyone! Today’s musical interlude is courtesy of the uber-talented, soul singer Chris Assaad. Give the song a listen and know that YOU (yes, YOU) have the superhero power of amazingness to transform the ordinary into extraordinary and the ability to….Pave The Way. Here’s to the incredibleness to come! J.L. Pave The Way By: […]

A Summer Cool Down

It’s hot outside so this should cool you down. Thanks to my genius friend Matt Tod who shared this quote, which I among many happen to agree with. You decide for yourself. ‎”Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.” ~ […]

I can…I am…I will…

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything,  I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. -Helen Keller Today is a day like no other…if you let it. You and I have the capacity […]