by Amber Klassen My husband’s heart is quiet, Not one to share all the mess— The parts of life that rumble loud, Or days that feel like tests. But still he softly tells me, “Your words help others see— That hope is found in broken things, And strength in you and me.” A Tuesday meant…

#HalfwayThere #HalfwayToAnywhereYouPutYourMindTo About six years ago, I asked my husband a question that still echoes in my heart: “What am I even doing with this blog?” His response? “You’re writing about facing adversity to inspire others.” That has stuck with me. The beginning of 2025 has been full of huge accomplishments (yay!)—and, if I’m honest,…

“Pretty is as pretty does”, is an expression my Granny Corz always used! It emphasizes that true beauty lies in one’s actions and character, not just outward appearance; it highlights the importance of kindness, compassion, and good deeds! Today, I feel compelled to spread the message to be kind, do what you want to be…

Evan Fuchs, RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert), absolutely brought the energy in his incredible class! Keith and I quickly realized—we’re already strong negotiators! What stood out most? That good people skills are at the core of negotiating.🏡🏠 We learned the four key steps to becoming an expert negotiator (not just an amateur): Prepare. Exchange Information.…

What if we approached every day like we were seeing the world for the first time? What if that ordinary drive to work was actually a scenic route through a story we’re still writing? Too often, we rush. We miss the golden light peeking through the trees ☀️, the way the morning air smells like…

Spending time in San Francisco at the iconic Phoenix Hotel with my bestie Alysun has already been such a vibe—but today? Today was indescribable. After arriving with just four hours of sleep on day one, we powered through and explored all the local gems nearby. But today—we made it to Big Sur. And WOW… it…

I have always been someone who feels things deeply. I pick up on the energy in a room, sense when someone is uncomfortable, and instinctively try to make people feel at ease. I used to see my sensitivity as a weakness, something that made me too much—too emotional, too reactive, too aware of things others…

Fresh out of high school, I jumped headfirst into entrepreneurship, attending cosmetology school and immediately opening my own salon in our hometown. We had our firstborn son, Keith in October of our Sr. year and month out of high school, I married my high school sweetheart, John. While he spent five years in management and…

Life has a way of testing us. One moment, you’re riding high, feeling unstoppable, and the next, someone or something comes along trying to dim your light. Maybe it’s a negative comment, a setback, or just the weight of other people’s opinions. But here’s the truth—your happiness is yours. It doesn’t belong to anyone else,…

I’m chasing big dreams, I’m stacking my wins, Juggling the chaos while soaking it in. Running full speed, yet learning to pause, Living with purpose, devoted to cause. The clock keeps on ticking, the list never ends, Still, laughter and love are my dearest of friends. I hustle, I grind, I reach for the sky,…