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What really is healing?
My pastor asked me recently to speak during a service.
Feb 16 • Leanne Ballard

September 2025

My Unconventional Menopause: A Journey of Survival and Self-Advocacy
After surviving a life-threatening illness, I thought my biggest battle was behind me. But then a "shotgun menopause" blindsided me with its own set of…
Sep 6, 2025 • Leanne Ballard

August 2025

Rethinking the Corporate Dress Code
From blazers and pumps to jeans and kitten-heel sandals, let's redefine what it means to dress for success.
Aug 25, 2025 • Leanne Ballard
Embracing the Back-to-School Chaos
It's not about being perfectly prepared—it's about being mentally ready for the grind and planning for the hugs, deep breaths, and take-out dinners.
Aug 9, 2025

July 2025

I'm 41 and a survivor
Not just surviving every day, but truly living, breathing, and alive. I'll share how you can, too.
Jul 23, 2025 • Leanne Ballard
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