Happy Easter, SHE-friends! This past week’s events, all leading up to a quick and busy weekend really had me thinking a lot about family, friends, neighbors, work family and acquaintances. As I was speaking to several of my new India […]
Darlene Ellison
Walk the Talk…Even When No One is Watching
A few weeks ago, I was enjoying a glass of wine with two of my new WIB (women in business) friends. They asked how the blog was going and I mentioned to them that all was great, but I wasn’t […]
What are you selling…or is it WHO?
In my decades as a professional woman I have done quite a bit of relationship building (what some might call “networking”). And that is across a multitude of a variety of professional hats worn. I have also “sold” a great […]
Coming Home…Because That’s Where It All Is!
“Hi, Mom. I’m coming home next weekend.” Ahhh. Music to a Mom’s ears. The notion of them “coming home” naturally brings a smile to my face. To my kids, “coming home” means feeling the comforts of sleeping in your childhood […]
Live an Extraordinary Life…What Does That REALLY Mean?
India Hicks has a mantra, “Live an extraordinary life.” I’m wearing my gold Indi “Extraordinary” token as I write this and it got me to thinking – what does being extraordinary really mean as the SHE-version of humankind? Does being […]
Letting Go When They Leave the Nest…Seriously, LET GO!
I jotted this blog idea down several weeks ago when I helped our son move to his new city after graduating early from college. So, why didn’t I sit down then and write this? Because I was afraid. Afraid that […]
Life Begins at… (you fill in the blank!)
Have you ever had to start over? Begin again? Of course you have! We all have. Some of us have been confronted with being laid off or a divorce or a tragedy or a diagnosis or just turning 50 and […]
Here’s My “Skinny” on New Year’s Resolutions
“Happy New Year! So what’s your resolution?” Ugh. Isn’t just about everyone trying to lose weight? Well, I’m here to tell you that will NOT be my New Year’s resolution this year. Please don’t get me wrong…I could stand […]
The Evolution of ME… well, so far!
As you read this post, ask yourself, “Am I the same ‘me’ that I was 20 years ago? 10 years ago? Even 5 years ago?” I know all of my 40+ friends just chuckled and said, “maybe minus a few […]
“Real Women, Real Stories, Real Inspiration” by Womanars.com
Womanars Founder, Tilde Guajardo asks Darlene a variety of compelling questions about her professional and personal journey and lessons in The Power of Women.