Defining moments – Dog Abby
Dog Abby, When I was in high school, I got busted for shoplifting at the Piggly Wiggly. I know it wasn’t a big deal, but I still felt really guilty about it. I promised the manager I would never do…
Tag: overcoming
Ronny Carson
The Tycoon of Comedy I first met Mr. Engelke (or Carson, as he is now known) through Toastmasters International. I ran into him again when we attended the National Speaker’s Association Academy program. Ronny has a 2,000 megawatt smile that…
Dr. Heather Silvio
If there is one thing we can say about the good doctor, it is that she is always busy. I first met Heather when she was in the play Inspecting Carol with my husband. She was looking to rebrand her…
I am not a %
Below is one of my favorite cartoons. Yes, I realize that the artist is trying to make fun of those who believe in bettering themselves. Huh? Rather than demonize those we envy, why not try to become enviable? Honestly, I…
Kevin Huston, EA, USTCP
Kevin is a speaker, but not just the boring, ethics/taxes guy that you would expect at a National Association of Tax Professionals conference (sorry fellow bean counters). Kevin blends humor, magic, and know-how into powerful programs that get results. With…
Lee Kaplanian
In every difficult situation are gifts to uncover.” -Lee Kaplanian It’s not often that you happen upon a person that you immediately know, deep inside, will be a cherished friend forever. This was how I felt more than…