When I was 26 years old, I lost my mother in a car crash. My parents were married for 34 years. My father survived the accident barely. It was a long road for him to heal both mentally and physically. My dad was lucky to find love again. Her name is Jane. For 27 years […]

I am often asked… Who motivates the motivator? Great question. I am not naturally a positive person. But I am a trained optimist. Optimism is a skill. A muscle that needs work to develop. I have to work extra hard to try and keep my mind in the right place. This week I thought I […]

“A great hallmark of mental wellness is the ability to be in the present moment, fully and with no thoughts of being elsewhere.” — Wayne Dyer Here is another in our series of “Bea Attitudes.” Everyone talks about the power and importance of being present. Yet few ever accomplish it fully. Intellectually we understand the […]

“Don't worry, about a thing. 'Cause every little thing, gonna be all right Singin', don't worry, about a thing. 'Cause every little thing, gonna be all right.” — Bob Marley I love the words to this song. “Don’t worry about a thing. 'Cause every little thing, gonna be alright.” What if that was actually true? […]

“You don’t have to own the place to think like an entrepreneur. But you can never own the place until you do.” — Kevin D. Brown Entrepreneurs think differently. They see what others can’t see. They do what others won’t do. Let’s take a look at this week’s Bea Attitude. Bea Entrepreneurial. One of the […]

“Sacrifice is the gateway to victory.”  — Kevin D. Brown This week we are going to take a break from the Aunt Bea Attitudes, to share a few thoughts on the topic of sacrifice. “Will the use of my day, outlive my day?” That’s something my mentor used to say to me. He would push […]

“When you are genuinely being your true self, you need no words of explanation. You just are.” — Laurie E. Smith As we continue to explore the “Bea Attitudes” I want to focus this week on one of Bea’s most magical attributes. Authenticity. Now, if you’re like me, you might cringe a little when you […]

"Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It may get tough, but it's a small price to pay for living a dream." — Peter McWilliams Last week we talked about the “Bea Attitude” of kindness (click here if you missed it). This week I want to talk about another “Bea Attitude.” Be Willing. […]

“Kindness is the most underrated superpower on the planet. And in today’s world, it is a competitive advantage.” — Kevin D. Brown If you know our story, you might remember a certain pancake maker who works at the “happiest place on earth.” Her name is Bea. To us, she is affectionately known as “Aunt Bea.” […]

If what you do pleases them, they'll be back and probably bring somebody else with them. And it snowballs. That's how you build a following. Bring your “A” game every night, and never look at the empty seats. ~ Charlie Daniels Some of the best advice for business and life is summed up in this […]

“Connection is why we're here. We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it, there is suffering.”  - Brené Brown I am a professional speaker. I love my time on stage with amazing clients. There is nothing more gratifying than an audience who loves you […]

“Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.” -James Altucher Some people think that speakers and authors have got it all together. I suppose some speakers and authors think that too. Not this one. In fact, I still have a lot of work to do on the person in […]