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Dream Crystals: Spark Creativity and Healing
Thomas Edison carried quartz crystals with him at all times and called the stones his dream crystals. He believed they inspired his ideas and inventions. Literary legends George Sand and William Butler Yeats also relied on crystals to help spark their considerable creativity. Data has also been gathered to show the effectiveness of quartz in […]
Take Responsibility for Our Environmental Impact
“The human race is challenged more than ever before to demonstrate our mastery, not over nature but of ourselves.” — Rachel Carson Contribution: Carson’s work influenced the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 and made ecology compelling and accessible. Impact: This reflects Carson’s call for humanity to take responsibility for environmental impacts, particularly pesticide overuse. […]
Your Journey to Personal Success
What does success look like for you? This is an important questions to ask ourselves throughout the different seasons of our lives. Different stages of our life will align with different choices and our ability to adapt to change or the unexpected is an ability to help us better succeed. Our authors are a great […]
Compassionate Crafts
Some of my friends love to knit and crochet. Everyone I know has already had a colorful throw given to them, so what to do with all the products of all that handiwork? Look no further! The Red Scarf Project (fc2success.org/how-you-can-help/red-scarf-project/) is looking for knitters to donate homemade red scarves for foster children in school. […]
Gifted and Talented: Success Accessories for Work
It is no accident that kings, queens, and emperors wore crowns. The ancients expected their leaders to be wise, and a bejeweled crown bestowed the brilliance and power of the gems to the crowned person. While you may not want to wear a tiara to the office or a crown to the grocery store, you […]
Tips to Get the Most Personal Benefit from Affirmations
Affirmations can be the foundation to personal growth. Here are some awesome tips to take full advantage of the power of affirmations: This post is an excerpt from Badass Gratitude by Becca Anderson, which can be found at Amazon.
Author News
Confessions of a Serial Memoirist
Nita Sweeney, author of Depressions Hates a Moving Target and Make Every Move a Meditation, shares her thoughts on being an author of memoirs and what it means to share aspects of your life. A memoir is a story worth telling that is based on someone’s experience. “I’m going to write my memoirs when I’m […]
Using Improv to Navigate Grief
Sherry Richert Belul, author of The Love List of a Lifetime, shares her conversation with Dayna Gowan on improv can be used to navigate the feelings that come with grief. That start to our conversation led us magically into a shared insight that we could use some of the improv tools to help navigate grief. […]
Is Your Relationship Good for Your Nervous System? Featuring Dr. John Duffy
Dr. John Duffy, author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, shares some insight on how to know if your relationship is a good fit for you and how to understand what your nervous system is telling you. Rather than focusing only on chemistry, compatibility, or shared interests, Dr. Duffy encourages people […]
Why You Never Change (Even When You Want To) with Nina Amir
Check out this episode of The IgnitedNeurons Podcast featuring Nina Amir, author of Change the World One Book at a Time. This episode tackles the reason why you are not changing, the state of staying stuck, and why this could be a bad thing. Find Nina Amir’s Change the World One Book at a Time […]
Go Be Creative with Heather Eck, Holly Homer & Brenda Knight
Let’s all tap into our creative energy with Debra Eckerling, author of 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting, and her guest speakers Heather Eck, Holly Homer, & our very own Brenda Knight! In this latest episode of Goal Chat, which you can find on Youtube and Debra’s website. Heather, Holly, and Brenda talked about their […]
The Love They Leave Behind: Healing After Pet Loss Through Celebration and Connection w/ Sherry Richert Belul
Sherry Richert Belul, author of The Love List of a Lifetime and Say It Now, is featured on the Open to Hope podcast sharing her insight on pet loss and navigating grief. What happens to the love that is left behind in grief? Sherry shares how she has learned to take the sadness from loss […]
Author Interviews
Movement, Meditation, Writing, and Dogs: How Mental Health Author Nita Sweeney Helps People Stay on the Planet.
Wellness author Nita Sweeney joined us to answer some key questions on mental health, exercise and dogs! Her story of battling a major depressive episode through running is a tale which has inspired many. Read on to discover more about the best selling writer of five beloved titles. Your award-winning running and mental health memoir […]
What We Can and Must Learn From Farmworkers: Climate Change
In the wake of her debut release, Our Five Seasons, author, PhD student, and justice advocate Alina Leticia Zárate joined us to answer some critical questions. Read on to learn about the climate and agricultural work that affects us all. The title of your new book is striking. Can you describe what has replaced the […]
Claim Your Power with Author Dr. Michelle Chappel
Dr. Michelle Chappel, author of the newly released The Power of Authenticity, offers valuable insight into discovering our hidden superpowers and living a truly authentic life. Reaching #1 on Amazon for Consciousness and Thought Philosophy in May 2026, the book has resonated with readers seeking to discover their purpose and thrive in today’s uncertain world. […]
Healing from the Root with Author Rachael Wolff
Rachael Wolff, author of Letters From a Better Me and Tending Your Inner Garden, shares insight on why it is so important to listen to our inner voice and to be aligned with our intuition. As an author and speaker, Rachael helps others by being a guiding light through the highs and lows of transformation. […]
Learn How to Adopt a Self-kindness Mindset from Therapist Author Risa Williams
Risa Williams is a motivational speaker, author, and therapist sharing her expertise in time management and productivity. Author of several books including her latest book Get Stuff Done Without the Stress. You can also learn from Risa on her The Motivation Mindset Podcast! We live in a massively stressful time- do you see that getting […]
Jenny Block on Manifesting Badassery in All You Do!
There’s something instantly magnetic about Jenny —whether it’s her words, her energy, or the way she shows up fully and confidently as herself. With her book Badass Manifesting and her vibrant outlook on life, she’s inspiring people to think bigger, live bolder, and embrace joy in the everyday. Rooted in confidence, authenticity, and a touch […]