Inspiring Teachers: How Lori Sase Bechok Uplifts & Empowers Thousands of Students
I call her “Sasita.” Some call her “Sase”, some call her “Sas” and some call her “Lori.” Whatever name she goes by, this wonderful woman is known to th... Read More
A New Mama Finds Perspective: 5 Lessons My 8-Month Old Son Has Taught Me
On July 14, 2015, at 12:34 am, I gave birth to a baby boy named Brayden. When I type those words, it’s still so hard to believe! It’s so real, but it’s so surreal on many levels. My ... Read More
“Walking with Brandon” – South African Gymnast Brandon Beack Fights to Overcome Paralysis One Step at a Time
Brandon Beack, a teenager from Cape Town, South Africa, was well on his way to achieving his dream of competing in gymnastics at the Olympics. He was talented, dedicated and ready to take on the world... Read More
Allie Gleason, a Teen with Asperger’s Syndrome, Explains Why Playing Sports is Great for Kids with Autism
When I got up on the block for my first “real” race as part of my high school swim team, I was so nervous. In fact, stepping off the block crossed my mind more than once. Just before taking my mar... Read More
Valerie Jensen Opens Movie Theater that Employs & Empowers People with Disabilities
Did you know that about 80% of people with disabilities are unemployed? Though this statistic is quite disappointing to hear, there is someone amazing out there that’s changing this statistic a... Read More
4 Ways My Big Brother Sean Inspires Me
My big brother Sean is a heck of a guy. From the time I was little, I remember watching everything he did. Whether he was on the baseball field, interacting with his friends or talking to my parents, ... Read More
“No Arms, No Legs, No Worries” – Nick Vujicic Lives an Inspiring “Life without Limbs”
What would you do if you had no arms and no legs? How would you function? How would you get through the day? How would you resist asking “why did this happen to me?” It would be extremely ... Read More
The Most Uplifting Kind of Potluck I Have Ever Been to: the “Conscious Potluck”
Featured image courtesy of Centeroftheheart.com Have you ever been to a “Conscious Potluck?” If you haven’t, it’s kind of amazing. And delicious. And inspirational. I’d like to take a few mo... Read More