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Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Stephanie Starr: Multiple Sclerosis Warrior, Woman of Faith, Mompreneur

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Today, I had the honor of interviewing one of my dearest friends in the world, Stephanie Starr.
Stephanie is a superstar whose light shines so bright. She has overcome amazing odds and blossomed during a time of struggle.
She is an amazing mother of two beautiful miracle children, a loving and devoted wife to her husband Adam, a successful and tenacious Mompreneur, a devout woman of faith and encourager, and a Multiple Sclerosis warrior and advocate.
We talked about everything under the sun to include her battle with MS, infertility issues, Christian Faith, postpartum depression, and her recent entrepreneurial pursuits in the CBD industry with a local coastal North Carolina-based company, Green Compass Global.
LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST INTERVIEW HERE: https://anchor.fm/jalisonpaulyahoocom/episodes/Stephanie-Starr-MS-Warrior--Woman-of-Faith--Mompreneur-e7tpdh

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Take the Farm Road this Fall

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I grew up in rural Eastern North Carolina— grandchild of country folk— driving along farm roads was a way of life. The first nine years of my life were spent in a tick bite-sized farming community where my brother, our friends, and I roamed dirt aisles along tobacco fields— and lurked along the woods' edge… Continue reading Take the Farm Road this Fall

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

I want to visit your SCHOOL!!!

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Are you an #educator or #parent of a #child in preschool or elementary school? If so, I would LOVE to visit your school 🏫. My award-winning, children's travel and adventure picture-book 📚, Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck, is filled with wonderful learning tools to help expand children’s knowledge of the world around them! “Words cannot… Continue reading I want to visit your SCHOOL!!!

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Small Business Spotlight with Goldy

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Fayetteville, NC- This morning I was honored to be highlighted by the Women’s Business Center @CEED Small Business Spotlight on WFNC 640AM News Talk Radio in Fayetteville, NC. http://www.wfnc640am.com/ It was my debut radio interview and I think it went pretty great! Fayetteville's favorite news talk radio host, Goldy, made me feel very at home… Continue reading Small Business Spotlight with Goldy

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

A Day at Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Taproom, Farmers Market

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This past Sunday, I was invited by Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau along with other local, and North Carolina based bloggers, to spend the day at Dirtbag Ales Brewery and Taproom to check out all of the establishments new improvements to their wildly successful business. 
To say I was impressed is putting it lightly.
This veteran owned and operated business is top-notch— and so much more than just a brewery. 
It is a community.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Networking is CRUCIAL

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Networking is crucial in developing a successful business. Whether you own a marketing firm, restaurant, boutique, bookstore, IT business— you must embrace networking as a main vein to grow your business.
Social Media is a fabulous way to connect and network with individuals worldwide or simply in your very own community: i.e. to simply introduce yourself to the world, find new customers and/or partners, advertise new services or sales, develop peer groups... what have you.
Doors 🚪 open through online exposure.
BUT, you cannot rely 100% on social media and online interactions to develop yourself as a professional entrepreneur.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Celebrity for a Day: My Debut WRAL News Interview

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So, I did a thing today. I lived out my childhood dream of being a television celebrity. It was three whole minutes of wonderful stardom. WRAL FOX50 allowed me the opportunity to be interviewed on its morning program! A big thanks to WRAL Producer Jamie Thomas for being so kind, and allowing me to be… Continue reading Celebrity for a Day: My Debut WRAL News Interview

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

The Last Week of Summer

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I am experiencing highs and lows. I would be lying if I said I was not eager to regain my daily freedom and that I do not enjoy structure and routine the school year brings to our home. Early bedtimes, early rising, and knowing my child is in good hands and learning all the things to prepare him for life.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Fayetteville Woodpeckers MILB ⚾️ Fayetteville, NC

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Segra Stadium, Fayetteville, North Carolina: My husband is a HUGE baseball enthusiast. He takes baseball very serious. He is THAT fan who is zoned in on the action intensely shouting and cheering for his team— sometimes a bit too loud and too enthusiastic for my liking. I'll lend that to his Philadelphia rearing as he… Continue reading Fayetteville Woodpeckers MILB ⚾️ Fayetteville, NC

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Cape Fear River Trail: Part of the East Coast Greenway

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While North Carolina is enjoying a dip in sultry July temps, head out to the beautiful Cape Fear River Trail in Fayetteville, NC (conveniently located near I-95) to take in some fresh air and natural scenery.