by belindaleesmith | Sep 25, 2016 | women
I’ve been accused of being a natural ‘teacher.’ Even my brother, a hugely successful college professor, said to me the other day, “Sis, I’m sorry. I think you have the teaching gift.” All I know is I get more passionate about my peeps’ accomplishments than I do...
by belindaleesmith | Sep 21, 2016 | women
I was just reviewing my social media from this morning. Here are a few of my friends’ posts: -This morning’s 7 mile run in the sun, followed by _____’s special request for chocolate milk. -Sunday morning run in moody Paris. I’m moving. That’s...
by belindaleesmith | Sep 15, 2016 | personal, women
I was at an event recently where I ran into an old friend. It was so nice to see him, and as we were catching up, he asked, “So, are you married yet?” That’s a question I’m used to. I think it’s just part of societal small talk. So, as I took a breath to answer, my...
by belindaleesmith | Sep 11, 2016 | personal, women
I remember reading once about how to recognize defining moments. We can find them because we refer to them in ‘befores’ and afters.’ …before I moved to Nashville. …after I got my first publishing deal. …before I bought my first house. …after my puppy ate my...
by belindaleesmith | Sep 4, 2016 | personal, women
I was recently telling a great guy friend a story about a man walking up to me in the grocery just to tell me he thought I was ugly. My friend couldn’t believe it. Were you following him? No. Could he have thought you were someone else? No. Was he actually flirting...
by belindaleesmith | Apr 18, 2016 | business, women
I had an interesting conversation with a server in Georgia last week. She was telling me about how she was hoping to get into a certain line of work, and while she had completed the training, she still needed some money for fees and such. Now, listen. I can tell when...
