My Mother and Her “Special One” by Charlotte Lewington | Inspiring Story #34

Some people say Charlotte should never have been born, but she had different ideas.

An inspiring story for anyone who has ever asked ‘why was I born?’

Challenging The Idea of a Successful & Happy Life | Inspiring Story #30

Short story about challenging the world’s definition of success and creating your own happy life filled with meaning.

Images Etched In My Mind by Lynda Elliott |Inspiring Story #29

Refugee Stories From Lynda Elliot, Founder of the Refugee Buddy Network If this whole experience has taught me one thing, it is this: The only thing that matters is love. The greatest gift we have as humans is our ability to empathize and connect with others. It is that part of us that knows we […]

Marble Steps by Lynda Elliott | Inspiring Story #28

A moving composition, based on the true experiences of young Syrian refugees. This story is about their stories and Lynda Elliott, a woman whose offer to help turned into a huge network that would touch thousands… You used to have a business.  Well, a family business.  Successful. Yes. The whole family was educated, clever, proud. Life was […]

I Quit Corporate America to Teach English in Thailand by Jocelyn Pollak | Inspiring Story #23

Everyone told Jocelyn she was crazy but moving abroad to teach English in Thailand turned out to be the best decision of her life

Woman of Iron and Lace, Power and Grace | Story of real feminine strength | Inspiring Story #19

Story about Soula … a woman who can carry a gun in one hand, while accepting a delicate rose in the other.

The Tunnel of Life | From Homeless to Living the Dream in Tuscany by Monica Hunold | Inspiring Story #16

Living on the streets of Ecuador, only garbage bags for luggage. Monica shares her inspiring story of how hope coupled with hard-work lead her from homelessness to living her dream in Tuscany

Never Give Up | From Failure to Paris Fashion Week by Diana Soukar | Inspiring Story #13

An inspirational story of a woman who, when everything was against her, decided never to give up on her business dream.

On a Day When The Wind Is Perfect | Sailing the World with Amy Thome | Inspiring Story #10

A story about starting life over.
“I have never felt a peace like I do when I’m in motion, when the wind is lashing my body, when the boat is heeling over on its side…”

They Laughed When I Said “I Want To Work Remotely and Travel The World” | Inspiring Story #2

I sat down at the black marble-top table, my face blushing hot red as Narelle and Megan choked back their laughter…Narelle and Megan were two human resource consultants who regularly ran workshops for corporate companies and government departments.  Narelle would often call me in to assist with preparing workshop content and course materials.  It was Monday […]