From mistakes and missteps to their focus and determination, CO-XST shares the stories of entrepreneurs and how their success has come as a result of solving problems and making the world a better place. These inspirational stories of the grit and grind to be the best to those simply using their experiences to motivate small change in their corner of the world, CO-XST honors the adventurous entrepreneurial spirit in hope it inspires others.
NOT actually - but you’d think it was.
Anyone else have these narcissistic-type individuals GRAVITATE towards you? Because same.
I don’t know HOW or WHY, but they come in flocks. Is it me? Do I have a sign on my head that reads “Searching for Narcissist to enter my life immediately”
Breast cancer taught me that I wasn’t powerless and there were ways I could empower myself to make a difference in my own healing experience.
When I was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer at age 36, I was the CEO of a three-million dollar company, a part-time river guide, an active volunteer in my community, and I was single and living alone. That last piece became the sticking point for me.
I share my story because I know I can’t keep God’s goodness to myself.
Fearing something that is inside your own body was a surreal experience.
The love and support I received from those around me during my cancer journey was amazing. They helped me feel strong and beautiful. They reminded me that I was strong, I was beautiful and gave me hope that I could beat this disease! I wanted to pay it all forward.
I now have a beautiful life with a cancer-free hubby. Today, I am all about giving back.
IF WE can do it, YOU can do it! Let’s make cancer a thing of the past! Let’s overcome this monster, and turn the hate for it, into action, and the action into love. We can overcome!
I went through these 28 days of radiation as well as going into the hospital twice for three days each with a big lead shield placed between me and the world, all the while trying to put on a brave front for family, friends, an especially my daughter. It was only the two of us against the world and this cancer!
Linda Ragsdale was on a meditation retreat. It was a time of learning, renewing and finding the treasured space of inner peace.
My heart beats on in hope that maybe this life will give me one more chance at true love as I continue on my path to building my dream life. But there is a fear that lingers…does it only happen once or how many more years will pass me by before our paths cross?
In my darkest hour, I wanted to give up, but my faith & family kept me going. One night I was in so much pain, I could barely think straight. I had to make a decision to succumb to this pain and let cancer win or continue to fight. This became my turning point.
With all the challenges I’d been facing; the sun came up and the message in my heart was, “Put your big girl panties on and let’s get this show on the road.” I felt hope, and life and a future come into focus. I could physically and mentally feel the strength coming back into my body. My 2nd Act began evolving.
When I had my first cup of tea that’s when I knew tea was going to become my life. I became so infused that I reasearched any and everything there is to know about tea.My aim is to give tea to as many people as I possibly can in hopes of providing comfort throughout the world.
I have always loved art, design and was never afraid to DIY anything. I have shingled my own garage roof and layed my own hardwood flooring. There was nothing I thought I could not do.
