One of the best things I’ve discovered from running Not Your Average Gal is that we are far more alike than different. Since being somewhat socially isolated for nearly a year can often lead us to believe we’re doing things alone or differently, I wanted to ask people to share what their daily schedules look […]
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A Battle Cry: 2020 Hasn’t Crushed Us.
Don’t get me wrong, 2020 has pummeled us. 2020 has held my head under water, yanked it back out by my hair and allowed me just enough air to catch my breath, right before shoving me back under again. But, I won’t let it take me down. I’m a formidable contender, you know? Whatever fight […]
Decency Won. Disinformation Persists.
We just reached 242,000 deaths from COVID-19 tonight and it feels personal. It is personal. I easily could have been in that number. My husband, especially, could have been in that number. As the majority of Americans are breathing a sigh of relief that an administration that catastrophically failed to protect 200,000+ of our citizens […]
You Did Good, Kid. Thanks for Doing the Uncomfortable Work.
After nearly every election I put together a quick social media post thanking those among us who worked tirelessly in different aspects of campaigns. If I’m being honest, it’s usually the same people time and time again. But, not this year. I wanted to take a quick moment to say I realize how profoundly different […]
Not Your Average Gal: Falicia from FortyFive12Studios
Not Your Average Gals are kickass, blazing-their-own-path, independent-minded, free-thinking, kind-hearted and all around wonderful humans beings. We learn a lot about ourselves from the people we choose to look to for inspiration or friendship. I’m excited to introduce you to some of them. World, meet Falicia Ann O’Mard. Falicia and I lived on the same dorm […]
The Ripple Effect of Taking a Stand
But…what about your business?What about your clients?What if people unfollow you?What if you get a nasty email?What about alienating your loved ones?What about screaming into an echo chamber?What about Aunt Wilma who posts the most BIZARRE conspiracy theories? The “What abouts” are real, guys. These are all thoughts I’ve had; all thoughts expressed in my […]