There’s a gentler rhythm to this week. A soft pause the world rarely offers. A warm hush. A deeper breath. A chance to set everything down without apology. Thanksgiving brings a quiet that settles into you, reminding you that life is made of small, tender moments we’re usually too rushed to feel. The glow of a familiar room. The comfort of voices that feel like home. The ease of finally breathing at your own pace. In this softness, things shift. The heart eases. The mind u

There comes a point in your life when waiting for clarity no longer fits who you’re becoming. Instead of hoping the path reveals itself, you take initiative. You dial out toward purpose, toward alignment, toward the future you’ve decided to build. This is where True Ascension takes root: It is the decision to consciously engage with your next level rather than wait for it. When you reach for your destiny by crafting it, something powerful happens. Everything and everyone ar

Today ended as it began. With mentorship. I spent the morning guiding current students in the UNK Gold Torch Society alumni program, listening to their confidence develop and their dreams taking shape. Later, I opened LinkedIn to find a message waiting from my own mentor in the AACSB Dean’s Journey program. It reminded me that mentorship is a constant heartbeat that is steady, grounding, and alive. It pulses through conversations, encouragement, and quiet moments of reflectio

What is perfection? It’s the joy that needs no reason. The light that shines without effort. The smile that reminds us heaven still touches earth. Perfection is God’s fingerprint on every soul. A sacred design formed in love, not logic. It's His reminder that you were created intentionally , exactly as He wanted you to be. No mistakes. No missing pieces. Just divine craftsmanship wrapped in grace. In the pure joy of a baby’s smile, we see a glimpse what God sees in us every d

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, I’m reminded how easy it is to move through the year with good intentions but delayed actions. We mean to schedule that check-up or remind a loved one to do the same. But somehow, life takes over. If that’s you, consider this your reminder: Go Get Checked.   Don’t let the year end without taking that step. This cause is personal for me. My mom passed away from breast cancer, and her faith and strength still inspire me daily.

As autumn settles in, I’m reminded that change is nature’s classroom. The world around us transforms with grace, as trees release what’s no longer needed, making space for renewal. It’s a quiet invitation for us to do the same. This week, I’m traveling to an AACSB Dean’s conference, stepping away from the familiar to learn, listen, and grow. Sometimes the best lessons come when we leave our routines and allow a new environment to shape our thinking. Faith  reminds me to trust

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