Kids and Business: 4 Cool Summer Ideas

The summer is here again, finally. While it means you can spend some time with your family, your children may be home for up to three months. The question on every parent's mind is: how will I keep them busy? A great idea would be to encourage them to engage in business. Introducing them to ...

Exercise Tips For Busy Moms

The summer months are notorious for their craziness, especially for busy moms. It might be challenging to get to the gym when day trips, vacations, kid sports, and pleasant weather all compete for your time. Humans are creatures of habit, so skipping workouts can quickly lead to a downward spiral. You may have never had ...

The Four-Letter Word Women Must Embrace to Have It All

Originally published in HUFFPOST   Having it all. It seems to be on the minds and lips of everyone these days, especially women. Is it possible for women to be, do and have it all? This debate will likely never end. At least not in my lifetime. Interestingly enough, the concept of “Be, Do, Have” was a topic of ...

From Wife To Widow: How Life Changed For Vanessa Bryant

Football, Basketball, Baseball Widow — a wife whose husband spends the majority of his free time totally absorbed in football, basketball, or baseball during the sport’s season. I’ve heard this term often used over the years; however, I never thought it would take on a whole different meaning for me one day. My husband died suddenly Super Bowl Sunday, 2002, and I ...

Your Money Mindset: Yes, It Matters!

[video width="848" height="480" mp4="http://www.jacquelinedujour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Money-Mindset-Snippet.mp4"] WHAT'S YOUR MONEY MINDSET?   I am reminded that some things are worth repeating and resharing, as I viewed this snippet of a talk from approx. 3 years ago. Limited thinking will limit the amazing possibilities for your life. Period. An “I’m broke” and “I can’t afford it” money mindset will keep you stuck and stagnant. Addicted ...

Self-Care 101: Give Yourself Permission To Live

    Shouting it from the rafters: Self-care is not selfish! When I worked for someone else, time off required someone else's Permission. When I found my Purpose, became my own boss, time off now requires Planning and Profitability. All things now under my control and I LOVE it! By taking the time to discover the Possibilities for me in this ...