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Of Underdogs and Matriarchs

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Underdogs can be heroines, too. Who is an underdog whom you would like to champion? What is she capable of?
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Guest Blog: Jennifer Pate: Making Money as Mom

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This Mother’s month, while we’re honoring our matriarchs, it’s important to examine all that mothers do. Here, a Fortytude exemplar shows us how it’s possible to create and maintain a successful, fulfilling career, too.
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The Definition of Matriarchy

Rwanda, by Sarah Brokaw

Who are the matriarchs in your life? The women who’ve paved the way for others, so they can experience the freedom of self-empowerment?
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Guest Blog: Dr. Allyson Tevrizian: Mother’s Day Health: Allergies—Nature’s Ultimate Imbalance

Sue Sweeney

So much of being a mother is ensuring the health of our children and it’s often not easy. Pediatric allergies have been alarmingly on the rise, and here, an allergist and immunologist shines light on a confusing issue.
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Mother’s Month: Celebrating Matriarchs and Those Who’ve Paved the Way

Ruth Nadel

This May, let’s appreciate our matriarchs—especially the women who’ve forged paths for all mothers, everywhere.
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Why Reunions Work

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Reunions shouldn’t have to make you feel like a loser. Instead they can be fun opportunities to not only reconnect with friends—and your old self, but they can help remind you of all you have accomplished.
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Guest Blog: Sue Smalley, Ph.D.: Idleness as a Sign of Success

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What does it mean to be successful? So often in our materially-oriented society, success is marked tangibly, by a fancy car, a mansion or even by that next promotion. Here, a UCLA professor shares how success could actually mean none of those things—something quieter, and more profound.
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Adventure is Worth It

Larry McCombs

So often we deny ourselves a life fully lived because we’re afraid to take risks. Here, a wise woman (and Fortytude exemplar) shows us all why adventure is always within reach.
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What Happens When There is No Finish Line?

Kevan Davis

We all know that with so much in life, the richness of our experience comes from the journey and not the destination. But what does this mean when you’re extremely goal oriented?
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Guest Blog: Laurel Fleischmann: Choosing Faith

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It’s Passover and not everyone celebrating was born into the Jewish faith. Here, one Fortytude exemplar explains what it’s like to hear your calling and then follow it—even if it means adopting a new life path.
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