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It's How You See Yourself
The Kirsten Haglund Foundation shared this graphic the other day on their social media. I loved it and wanted to share it here. It's so...
Self-ValYOU
Jun 12, 20201 min read
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#GivingTuesdayNow SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
With today being #GivingTuesdayNow, I am very excited to mark the day with some very special news. Like I told you in my post this past...
Self-ValYOU
May 5, 20202 min read
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Prudential Spirit of Community Weekend
Wow, wow, wow! This weekend has been nothing short of incredible. As you may know, this weekend I was supposed to be in Washington D.C....
Self-ValYOU
May 3, 20202 min read
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Balancing Act - A New IntervYOU
How are you all doing balancing having to #stayhome and that being frustrating, with knowing that it is what we have to do to keep the...
Self-ValYOU
Apr 17, 20202 min read
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Letters And Hope
Over the past few weeks I have gotten some really special letters and things from people about the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. ...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 19, 20203 min read
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Student Standout With Town&Style Magazine
I want to thank Stephanie Wallace and Town&Style Magazine so much for speaking with me about Self-ValYOU and The Prudential Spirit of...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 11, 20201 min read
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New IntervYOU - Me on KSDK-5!
Today was a dream come true. For a very long time I have hoped that I would somehow get the chance to share my story and program on TV so...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 22, 20201 min read
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Prudential Spirit of Community Awards!!!!
This may be one of my proudest moments yet since I started Self-ValYOU! I am very excited to share this and I want to say thank you,...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 7, 20202 min read
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Masterpiece in Progress
Saw this on a commercial the other day and thought it is exactly what I tell myself when I am feeling the struggle between loving where I...
Self-ValYOU
Feb 2, 20201 min read
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Positively Presidential
I’m excited to share that a few weeks ago I received my Gold Level President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2019. I am very proud that...
Self-ValYOU
Jan 31, 20201 min read
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Building A Bridge
I saw a great article the other day about another way you can work to build better self-image. Kati Morton is a YouTuber and a therapist...
Self-ValYOU
Jan 17, 20201 min read
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New Year, New Self-ValYOU
Everyone makes resolutions for the New Year and this year one of my resolutions is to really believe what I always say--that positive...
Self-ValYOU
Dec 31, 20192 min read
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Self-ValYOU Stories!
So yesterday I may have talked to the most creative kids yet since I started my positive self and body image program Self-Val YOU:...
Self-ValYOU
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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10 Steps To Positive Body Image
The National Eating Disorders Association has a lot of really good information on their website about body image, self image, and how...
Self-ValYOU
Dec 4, 20193 min read
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EveryBody Is Different
Today I heard a term that I had not heard before, it is called "size diversity." Basically it means that it's okay that everyone has a...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 27, 20191 min read
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Heart & Sole Superstar 5K
I can’t believe that my second fall season of coaching is just about over, we still have our celebration party to do, but this past...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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My IntervYOU With Tracy Hinson
It's ready! My video of my amazing intervYOU with KSDK-5 meteorologist and reporter Tracy Hinson is up and ready to view on the website!...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 15, 20191 min read
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A Dream IntervYOU Experience
I am so excited to share with you pictures from this past weekend when I got to do my most exciting IntervYOU yet!!! A few weeks ago I...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 12, 20191 min read
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I Can't Believe I Haven't Talked About Lizzo Yet
So I will just say it: I can't believe I haven't talked about Lizzo the singer yet on my blog. About 2 weeks ago I went to see her in...
Self-ValYOU
Oct 23, 20192 min read
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Body Shamer Causes A Storm Of Support For My Hometown Meteorologist!
Every now and then I am totally amazed at what people think they have the right to do. Do you know what you do not have the right to do?...
Self-ValYOU
Oct 17, 20192 min read
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