Thoughts & Inspiration From Wendy

We often think that we’re thinking objectively. The reality is that we aren’t. During my quiet time today, I read The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman, recommended by Amber...

I’ve had the privilege of being on the leadership team for EO Raleigh Durham since 2018, and this year, as the Learning Chair, I’ve been given opportunities that truly align...

There are only three options for relationships: One of the key elements for healthy relationship is the ability to listen. To listen to others and for them to listen to...

I am in a growth season of life. Part of growth is the fact that it includes short-term pain and that sucks. However, it’s worth the cost. In this season,...

“The days are long, but the years are short.” I wanted to capture this moment. When I started Carpe Diem, I hated cleaning (actually, I still do), but it gave...

“The only thing more difficult than the emotional toll of the pursuit of excellence, is the emotional toll of not pursuing excellence.” – Andy Bailey The word “delusion” has always...

“Surround yourself with relentless humans. People who plan in decades, but live in moments. Train like savages, but create like artists. Obsess in work, relax in life. People who know...

One of my secret goals this year is to learn how to have healthy fun! Fun is a skillset—it’s something I’ve wanted but struggled to prioritize. As I focused on...

“Why is Plop afraid? Have you ever seen an owl? (She hasn’t seen an owl before.) What is that light on the wall? Why is the window creating the light?...

A few years ago, I lost a very special friend of mine, Sandy. I recently saw some photos show up on my phone that reminded me of a very special...

In my journey to enhance my relational skills and leadership, I recently delved into David Brooks' "How to Know a Person." One passage on power dynamics and hard conversations profoundly...

Today, I'm thrilled to announce that my dream to sponsor a wildflower area in the area is coming to fruition!

One of the secrets in life is that the “good” that comes to us is in direct relationship with how we handle the valleys. The results of today’s choices is...

What if we treated our emotional energy budget like our financial budget?

Some moments in our lives call for a level of courage in the midst of pain that we don’t think we have. In those moments of deep despair where all...

Everyone gets stuck at some point in their life but the important part is to find the best steps to take to get unstuck.

I think our hearts are expressed as our story. Everyone has a story.

I love Truth. My life’s journey has been about understanding truth’s language, its ways, and its culture. I’ve wanted to align my life to it versus asking it to align...

Since 2000, the game Cashflow has changed my life and most recently brought to light the importance of dreaming for me.

challenge you to consider what your pain is. What is your suffering? What could be the gift that is hidden within that you get to share with our world?

I've been processing the deep fear that if I pursue being fully who I am that no one would love me on my journey to Joy.

How do I summarize my goals to fill the “dash” between the day that I was born and the day I die?

“Kindred spirits are not so scare as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” – Anne Shirley (Anne of...

How’s the stone soup tasting in your business? In your family? In your community? What is missing? What is working? What is muddled? And what is the “dream recipe?”

Roy H Williams is one of my favorite heroes in life. He has helped give words to thoughts I was thinking. One of the principles he shared, that I have...

What is the law of momentum? What do I need to know about it? and REALLY why should I even care about it?

Are you a King or King Maker? What can I produce? What are my giftings? What can I do with my personal time? What is my profit for my work?

When we are building business capacity there are two principles that we are wrestling with that impacts our decision making: Profitability and Scalability.

One of my greatest strengths and weaknesses is that I see potential. It has gone better when that entrepreneurial eye has been focused on real estate and myself. I also...

Want to raise self-reliant children? What is your importance on sleep? Do you have a gift of decision-making? Is playing an asset? What can we learn from Dutch parents?