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Mother, Daughter, Aging, Dating & Love

by drlsummerour | Sep 28, 2021 | Engagement, Family, Relationships

Living with a parent as we all get older is quite the experience. Everyone doesn’t have the option. And let’s be honest, some wouldn’t choose it as an option if the opportunity presented itself. For me, it’s a blessing and an adventure. And now...

My Insights on Relationships from Will: Red Table Talk with Jada

by drlsummerour | Jul 11, 2020 | Coaching, Empowerment, Engagement, Family, Relationships

I heard comedians’ jokes about Will and Jada’s situation. Then, yesterday, as I sat in silence, ordering dinner with my bo, I caught a clip of their conversation on a feed and decided to listen. When I got home, another clip on my laptop, and I decided to watch...

The Blessings and Lessons of Being Quarantined

by drlsummerour | May 12, 2020 | Coaching, Empowerment, Engagement, Family, Mind, Body, Spirit Connection

Is it a challenge? Sometimes! Whether government-sanctioned or self-imposed, the realities that surface from being quarantined with family have been revealing. If introspection and self-awareness were part of Covid19’s pandemic plan for some of us, then kudos to...

The Unifying Power of Music

by drlsummerour | Mar 25, 2020 | Empowerment, Engagement, Mind, Body, Spirit Connection

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is credited with saying, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Dick Clarke referred to music as the “Soundtrack to our lives.” I do believe that music can bridge gaps where words often fall short. Although the...

Work/Life Balance: Flowing in My Life’s Stream

by drlsummerour | May 5, 2019 | Empowerment, Engagement, Mind, Body, Spirit Connection, Travel, Working Women

Recently, I saw a post where someone said that work/life balance was bull$5iT, and as you can imagine, the chat discussion ensued. “Why are you so negative?” “Oh, I believe this 100%.” “Well, you can’t tell someone else what is for...

Next Level Engagement

by drlsummerour | Apr 15, 2019 | Engagement, Leadership, Team Building, Working Women

How managers can help teams and individuals enhance engagement and improve corporate culture Recently, I spoke with a longtime employee of a large healthcare organization after she attended what was promoted as an employee engagement event. The event was spread out...