A Few Words That Made a Story—and a Connection
Note from Elizabeth When my favorite brother-in-law, Andy LaRowe, told me about his young granddaughter’s accomplishments as an author, I knew …
“Connection is why we’re here…and what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” ~ Dr. Brené Brown
There are four essential connections of the Heartspoken Life, and when our life gets out kilter, we can almost always find that one of them needs some work.
Book Review: Mailman, by Stephen Starring Grant
Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Homeby Stephen Starring GrantPublished 2025 by Simon & Schuster As …
The Curiosity Factor: Unveiling the Power of Curiosity in Relationship Building
by Janice Porter, guest contributor NOTE FROM ELIZABETH: Curiosity may have killed the cat… but in business, it builds powerful connections. And …
Labor Day Gratitude For Those Whose Work Enriches Our Lives
What is Labor Day? “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic …
A Prayer For Our Country On July 4
I share this prayer each year from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. It was written originally by The Rev. George Lyman Locke (1835-1919), Rector of …
Shrimp Etouffée
Serves 3-4 people Adapted by me and my mother-in-law, Ellen Cottrell, from a recipe for “Crayfish Etouffée” submitted by Mrs. Richard D. …
Author AI Workshop June 4, 2025
Book marketing doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. If you’ve felt stuck or stressed trying to promote your message, you’re not alone—and there’s a …
Book Review: Syme’s Letter Writer by Rachel Symes
A must-have treasure for every letter-writing enthusiast Syme’s Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondenceby Rachel SymePublished 2024 by …
Celebrate Earth Day with Nature-Inspired Stationery
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the natural beauty around us and strengthen our Connection with Nature, …