Holidays are tough on many people. What Lifetime and Hallmark movies present to us through the escapism movies (which I enjoy, btw), ain’t everybody’s holiday reality. So, I’m inviting the Firsts Over Forty squad to give yourself permission to show up how you need to this season and every day. Even as we enter a… Read more »
The Blog: Paige’s Ponderings
Reintroducing Paige's Ponderings, my blog where I talk about whatever "pondering" I want to explore in the written and photo essay form. Check out my latest post below and feel free to explore the archives for some past provocative ponderings. Feel free to Tweet your feedback to me @ccsteed. Enjoy yourself!
I’m back with another episode of Firsts Over Forty talking about what black culture is…or what it isn’t. What is Black Culture, really? Inspired by recent episodes of Red Table Talk and Mixed-ish, I offer a perspective on blackness and black culture, having been in the multicultural marketing communications industry for more than 10 years… Read more »
The time is now. The green rush is on and popping. And Illinois is at the forefront of some of the most progressive legislation related to the legalization of cannabis. It is empowering and inspiring a lot of folks to get into the industry. And not just with dispensaries. There are so many different opportunities… Read more »
You may think you know that taking a break is important. Your brain knows it. But how often do you take a break, really? Do you wait until the weekend to sleep late and then run all of your errands, party, and then realize it’s Sunday night already and you need to be ready for… Read more »
In my latest episode of Firsts Over Forty, I share some recent fun firsts, talk about my experience at the highly successful and educational RIDE Conference in Atlanta, and I share a recent transformative experience with my Lyft driver. It was my lesson to learn on an arbitrary trip to the airport, that we must… Read more »
Birthdays, radical self love and being vs. doing, oh my!
Illinois has a lit wine trail. Learn more about what the Land of Lincoln had to offer for wine aficionados.
Hi friends, I’m back with my second episode of #FirstsOverForty. Thanks so much for the support of this endeavor. I’m excited about the feedback and continuing to share the power of words and passing on life lessons to others. I’ve grown and learned in that way and definitely want to continue to be a light… Read more »
Firsts Over Forty podcast about a woman celebrating small, life-changing firsts during the finest decade.
This photo for the #BalanceforBetter campaign, which is working toward pay equity for women in the field of communications, represents a woman who has lived and learned. A woman who values her talents and knows her impact on those around her. A still-evolving woman who reaches back as she climbs to guide the next generation… Read more »