Being an Artist… and Not Starving
Today is a celebration. Episode 30 (!) of the podcast was released with the amazing, Jeff Goins, author of Real Artists Don’t Starve. I LOVE JEFF. (In a mentor, fan-girl sort of way, of course). Jeff inspired me early in my writing with The Writer’s Manifesto–which was a short eBook that basically said to quit writing […]
Marathon Training & The Giveaway: Week 5
Week 5 of official marathon training is complete. The Giveaway is also well under way – thank you to all who have participated! The Overall Life and Training Update I have run 43 miles in the last 8 days–which may not seem like a lot to some, but it is a LOT to many, and a […]
Meredith, a Marathon and a Race Chair: Week 4.5 of 17
Week 4 of official marathon training is in the books, and some of Week 5… And I have tired legos. But first, I know that you are ALL wondering how our lizard is doing. I’ll be honest, this pet was not on my list of favorites when we got him. He’s a bearded dragon, and you […]
Career, Escape and Substance Abuse: Chicken or Egg?
I am a sober person and also a recovering attorney. I struggled for many years with drinking and a lot of it was compounded in law school, and on as I continued to practice law. But I drank before law school, too. So which came first? Chicken or the egg? Are lawyer-types naturally prone to […]
The MYTH of Balance: Yes, Myth.
“All I need in my life is BALANCE, right?” Wrong. YOUR BRAVE MIND is back! With TWO back-to-back programs in the month of August. It’s time to debunk the myth of balance. [That’s right: we said MYTH.] In our BRAND NEW 10 DAY online event, join America’s Achievement Expert, Deb Cheslow, and me, Meredith Atwood, as […]
Meredith and a Marathon: Week 3 of 17 Marathon Training
“If you want real freedom in your life, you must make a decision to stop allowing external events to shape your happiness.” – Tony Robbins Week 3 of official marathon training is done. I started to write that don’t feel any more accomplished than I did in Week 1 training. BUT, that’s not true. Often, I […]
Losing Sight of Shore (and a GIVEAWAY!)
Podcast Episode Sponsored by Saris #Ad FTC Disclosure Four women set out to row across the Pacific Ocean, from America to Australia. As they rowed over 8,000 miles during their nine months at sea, they overcame extreme mental and physical challenges to make history. (Um. Let me say that again…. they ROWED from San Francisco… […]
What is YOUR Art?
What is YOUR art? Do you know what it is… but you aren’t doing it? Do you know what your art is, but are afraid to share it? Back in 2011, I took a trip to San Diego where I spent some time with my favorite ladies, including Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Giving by Design […]
Party in the Back! Peachtree Road Race 2017 – The Swim Bike Mom Report
Anyone who lives in Atlanta, Georgia knows that the term “Hotlanta” (while annoying) is also a fairly accurate description of our fair city. And you gotta love heading out for a race and hearing, “This is the hottest day of the year so far!” Aw, come on, Hotlanta. The AJC Peachtree Road Road Race is the world’s […]