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Bucket List, Personal Stories

Why Paris Will Always Have My Heart

Some cities you visit. Some cities stay with you. For Lisa Hannam, Paris is more than a destination. It is a collection of memories, milestones, love, independence, and the person she became along the way. In this deeply personal...
September 10th, 2026
Healing

How I Healed Past Childhood Traumas as a Reiki Master

Sharing your story allows you to reclaim your narrative, find empowerment in your journey, and potentially help others who may be going through similar struggles. It's a crucial act of self-compassion that can set the stage for healing and...
May 8th, 2025
Personal Stories

Why Giving Up Is Not An Option

When we experience pain and trauma in our lives, we often feel like giving up. But more often than not, we open ourselves up to the possibility of triumph. Here’s how a single mom of three proved that no matter what life throws at...
April 21st, 2024
Healing, Personal Stories

My Battle With Depression and Breast Cancer

When your life suddenly takes a turn for the worse—and you are faced with a deadly diagnosis—what choice do you have other than to embrace your inner strength and move forward? Long-time fitness instructor, loving wife, and courageous...
August 30th, 2020
Personal Stories, Wellness

Why The Body Doesn’t Lie

When a heart-health scare rocked her world, the creator of RedLily® found herself wondering about all aspects of her life. But, one thing she knew for sure was that her priorities had to be re-evaluated, pronto! This personal reflection...
February 28th, 2020
Personal Stories, Work + Relationships

How I Finally Found True Love

Women go through many ups and downs in a lifetime. But no matter what happens, we can never fully prepare for unexpected matters of the heart (like falling in love with someone you can't have). Finding your true love and then experiencing...
February 14th, 2020
Healing, Work + Relationships

Are You Stuck in “Self-Love” Mode?

We often hear about how self-love is the most important thing when we are single or decide to leave a toxic relationship, but what if self-love is actually detrimental to finding someone new? Along with powerful affirmations that every...
December 18th, 2019