The Choose Mom Podcast
ICYMI: I was honored that Trish Reyes asked me to join her on The Choose Mom Podcast. She’s talking about important issues, breaking down barriers to make it easier for all of us mamas to…
An Instagram post, my body, and my book launch…
Prepping for launch In preparation for my book’s launch next year, I’m assessing my relationship with social media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the like are important tools for any author wanting to maximize her exposure….
Dance Like No one is Watching, 51 for 51 #38
One trait to know about Greeks is they love a good party with great music. Last Saturday, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral feted my brother- and sister-in-law, Chris and Eleni Yokas, honoring their four decades…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, 51 for 51 #36
In my first post for Mental Health Awareness Month I wrote about Olivia, and what an inspiration she is to me. (Read HERE) I described how I want everyone to feel safe talking about their…
The Body Is Not An Apology 50 for 50 #31
What better day than Thanksgiving for a blog post about body image, acceptance, and radical self-love? Thank you Jessica. This conversation was meaningful to me on several layers, not the least of which is the…
The work continues, part 1a
A week ago, I had the pleasure of attending my fourth one day Big Island Writers' Workshop moderated by Beth Bornstein Dunnington. Per usual, I had no plan to share the work I did that day. Per…