There are so many inspiring quotes from Eleonor Roosevelt that it is hard to limit the list to only the ones below: “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” “A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” “The purposeContinue reading “Empowering Journeys: Anna Eleonor Roosevelt”
Category Archives: Empowering Journeys
Siri Lindley’s Journey of Doing The Impossible
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is very excited to highlight a story that is well known to so many – as any world champion’s story would be – while reflecting so well the essence of growth as a journey which more often than not starts with a first step ofContinue reading “Siri Lindley’s Journey of Doing The Impossible”
Baby Be Brave -An Adoption Story
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is very honored to share Michelle McManus ‘story. Michelle is the Founder of Baby Be Brave, which is a platform for bringing awareness about adoption and supporting other adoptees. She is working hard to make Baby Be Brave a non profit organization. Michelle was born inContinue reading “Baby Be Brave -An Adoption Story”
Finding Purpose In Trauma: Candle In A Dark Room
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month in the U.S. The statistics below, shared by Candle In A Dark Room are daunting: Human trafficking is a $150 billion a year industry, of which $99 billion is specifically from commercial sex slavery There are over 40 million victims globally and 1 in 7 victims are childrenContinue reading “Finding Purpose In Trauma: Candle In A Dark Room”
A Story Of Finding Purpose In Work At Each Step Of The Way
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is very honored to share Paul’s story of finding renewed purpose in his work, while getting ready to embark on a new chapter in life: retirement. Paul Faeth is an executive in the environmental world, who recently got certified as an executive coach. As partContinue reading “A Story Of Finding Purpose In Work At Each Step Of The Way”
Mariam Paré’s Story – Each Brushstroke Has Purpose
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is very honored to share the amazing story of artist Mariam Paré. Mariam Fatima Paré was born in Kenitra, Morocco. Her father, a Marine Sargent was stationed in Morocco after the Vietnam War to work at the American Embassy and her mother was from nearContinue reading “Mariam Paré’s Story – Each Brushstroke Has Purpose”
Vertical Mindset: Elevate Yourself With Your Experiences
Growth Is A Journey is honored to share Sarah Foley’s incredible story of healing and empowering others via her Vertical Blonde mission as a writer, speaker, lifestyle coach and disability icon coach. Over 8 years ago, during a vacation in Southern Utah with her boyfriend and some friends, Sarah felt at the top of theContinue reading “Vertical Mindset: Elevate Yourself With Your Experiences”
Women’s Bean Project: Transforming Lives Through Employment
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is honored to share the story of Women’s Bean Project and its amazing founder, Josepha “Jossy” Eyre whose generous spirit and legacy will continue to touch lives and be an inspiration to many. Women’s Bean Project is a social enterprise that employs chronically unemployed andContinue reading “Women’s Bean Project: Transforming Lives Through Employment”
Cameron’s Coffee And Chocolates – Where Meaning and Purpose Are Found
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is honored to share the story of Cameron’s Coffee And Chocolates in Fairfax, Virginia (US). Cameron’s Coffee And Chocolates offers a variety of products from warm cookies, chocolate-covered toffee and dark chocolate salted caramels to flavorful jams, quiche, and sandwiches. Its offerings also include custom orders and cateringContinue reading “Cameron’s Coffee And Chocolates – Where Meaning and Purpose Are Found”
A Story of Kindness: Chelsea’s Charity – Art Is A Start
As part of the Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is delighted to share the story -if you have not heard about it yet – of a wonderful 10-year-old who is making the world a better place with her love for art, and a heart to give and help children via homemade art kits. HowContinue reading “A Story of Kindness: Chelsea’s Charity – Art Is A Start”
A Story Of Excellence: Empowering Students In Their Journeys To Learn
Growth Is A Journey is honored to share Emilia’s story of service and excellence. Emilia is an English teacher at an elementary and secondary school in a small rural community in Romania. Over the last years, Emilia has engaged in multiple initiatives with other schools in Europe. In many of those programs, Emilia’s school was theContinue reading “A Story Of Excellence: Empowering Students In Their Journeys To Learn”
Ramona’s Life Story: Never Lose Hope, Always Give Back
As part of its Empowerment initiative, Growth Is A Journey is very honored to share Ramona’s story of persevering in life, while on a mission to give back to the less privileged. Ramona’s profound belief is that irrespective of circumstances, the best way to recharge oneself is by helping others. GIAJ: We will learn aContinue reading “Ramona’s Life Story: Never Lose Hope, Always Give Back”