Part of the dedication to my first book reads: For Grace and Callie, who drive me crazy and keep me sane, all at the same time. My sassy, ten-year-old-today, daughters think that is pretty funny! Soon after Grace and Callie were born, our priest visited and referred to them as our “precious burdens.” Both Clay…
Tonight I will receive the Heart Hero Award from the American Heart Association. I’m deeply honored and very humbled. I didn’t set out to do anything award-worthy – I simply needed to give back for the chance I’d been given. I am so grateful for the chance to watch my daughters grow, grow old with…
Yesterday was spent with a TNT film crew feeling like a movie star. Today, I’m in torn jeans, a stained sweat shirt, and spending the day working in the boat yard. I love the perspective of my life! We all put on “work clothes” and play a role – whether it is mom, manager, valuable…
Without a doubt, one of the most exciting things I’ve done in the past ten years was to host the HEART for Women Rally on the grounds of the US Capitol. Pretty darn cool! Yes, I’m grateful for that opportunity with the American Heart Association – but I’m grateful for so much more than the…
So, what do you do? It seems like a pretty easy question, but it often begins an odd interaction. If I say I’m a professional speaker, most of the time people’s brows furrow. It’s a fairly unusual job. If I say I’m an author, most of the time they are disappointed to find I’m not…
Ten years ago I woke up in the ICU after our babies were delivered by C-section and my doctors fixed my heart with bypass surgery, wondering whether we had boys or girls — or one of each. Soon after, my wonderful husband, Clay, came to tell me we had girls. Girls!! I’d really wanted girls!…
My heart attack happened so suddenly, if I hadn’t been in the hospital on bed rest – help wouldn’t have reached me in time. Not only was I in a hospital, but a great hospital with a fantastic staff who sprang into action to save my life. I owe my life to the wonderful people…
Even though the leaves are still falling, it isn’t to early to start thinking about Heart Month! Eliz’s schedule is filling fast – check out if she’ll be in your neck of the woods! Monday, February 7: Green Bay, WI International Association of Administrative Professionals (Open to the public) Eliz will be presenting Women Have…
It was definitely a “Night for Women” in Chilton, Wisconsin on October 12th! Nearly 600 women gathered for an evening of entertainment and education sponsored by Affinity Health. Eliz got the women up dancing and shouting Woo Hoo with “Women Have Balls!” Were you there? Leave a comment below about what you heard and receive…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.