She is a Work in Progress
My world is so different today, almost two years into a pandemic. Do you know the first thing I want to share with you is about my weight gain? Why the heck is that? I feel compelled to explain it...
A blog by Lisa Dempsey
Rolling Out Wishes Snakes and Retirement
Rolling Out 2021 The word of the month for January was new. I could have selected the word “change,” but that is a constant and not new. Here is a list of some of the newness in my house. A...
How Online School Is Working For Us
How could I find freedom by homeschooling my son? Exploring new territory is a common theme in my blog. It started with the Live Your Legend seven-day blog challenge in 2016. My life was evolving as I was trying to...
The Burden of Secrecy
I have been away from my blog for too long. It isn’t that I have not had anything to say; rather, it is that I have been trying to protect myself and my family. As a mother of two children...
Finding Your Freedom Outdoors
There is a deep sense of finding your freedom when you are surrounding yourself in nature. The trees, grass, birds, animals, and breeze don’t judge you. Outside we are all equally important, but with unequal strengths. It is a beautiful...
Being Valued And Loving Your Job
What would your life look like if you absolutely loved your job? Do you know what it looks like when someone is passionate about going to work every day? I want to share a story that inspires me every day...
How To Align Your Plan With Your Purpose
Are you dreaming of a different life? Do you feel like you should be doing something “bigger” but grapple with understanding precisely what that looks like? Do you wonder if you are meant for more? Have you struggled to find...
How Do I Deal With The Emotional Pain Of Autism?
I am regarded as a calm, cool, and collected woman ready to take on a challenge at any moment. I’ve built up my resilience over the years and created a thicker than average skin by standing up to physicians, educators,...
The Transformational Power of Forgiving Yourself
Can you imagine leaving your family and everything you’ve known at 16 years old to immigrate to the United States? I had the good fortune to meet a lovely bright young woman through one of my networking events who specializes...
You Don’t Need A Cape To Change The World
Do you ever feel subjugated by the unrealistic images we see portrayed of a strong woman? Today I was searching for images of “brave women” for this post. I was disappointed with what I found. The pictures were of women...
Lisa Dempsey, Author
