Empowered2Thrive

12/13/2025

I Asked AI to Roast Me for My Birthday. Here’s What Happened.😉

At year-end, I always like to do some self-reflecting on how the year went. Since that lines up with my birthday, I try to do something a little more interesting (and hopefully fun). This year, I asked ChatGPT to roast me based on what it’s gathered from our conversations. It was funny, a little too accurate… and it turned into a surprisingly useful year-end reflection exercise.

If you’re curious what an AI roast of you might look like—or just want to laugh at mine—you can read about it here 👇

https://www.empowered2thrive.net/empowered2thrivejournal/i-asked-ai-to-roast-me-for-my-birthday-heres-what-happened

12/08/2025

❤️NEW ARTICLE! Glow-Boosters vs. Glow-Dimmers: How to Tell Who’s Really in Your Corner

Not everyone in your life is a Glow-Booster.
Some people genuinely lift you up, celebrate your wins, and give feedback that helps you grow. Others? They wrap their criticism in “I’m just being honest…” and you may walk away feeling a little smaller every time.
I’m sharing this very personal story about a friendship that made me question my own glow—and what helped me see the difference between people who are truly in my corner and people who try to quietly chip away at my confidence.

If you’ve ever left a “friend” conversation doubting yourself, this one’s for you. 💛



https://www.empowered2thrive.net/empowered2thrivejournal/glow-boosters-vs-glow-dimmers

11/02/2025

🌟 The Glow Quiz™ is Live!

What if the missing link between your goals and your growth isn’t discipline or motivation—but belief?

This quick 3-minute self-assessment helps you discover your Glowprint™—a visual snapshot of where your light is Radiant, Flickering, or Dimmed across three key areas:
🌱 Dream Boldly
💪 Believe in Yourself
🔌 Achieve on Your Terms

This BETA VERSION is part of a project I’m developing on how belief alignment fuels real momentum. Your feedback will help refine the tool—and who knows, it might even spark something bigger. ✨

✨ Take The Glow Quiz™ now:

✨ Feeling a little dim lately? Take The Glow Quiz™ self-assessment and reconnect with your spark. Because when your belief is aligned—you shine from the inside out. 💡

10/13/2025

💫 NEW POST 💫
We talk a lot about communication—but what about connection? My latest Empowered2Thrive piece explores how curiosity opens doors you didn’t even know were there.

✨ Everyone Has a Story: The Power of Curiosity and Connection

👉 Read it now—link in bio.

10/13/2025

💫 NEW POST 💫

We talk a lot about communication—but what about connection?
My latest Empowered2Thrive piece explores how curiosity opens doors you didn’t even know were there.
✨ Everyone Has a Story: The Power of Curiosity and Connection
👉 Read it now—https://www.empowered2thrive.net/empowered2thrivejournal/everyone-has-a-story-the-power-of-curiosity-and-connection

A simple question can open the door to someone’s story. Discover how curiosity builds trust, connection, and understanding in life and leadership.

07/21/2025

Mavrovouni (“Black Mountain”) Beach gets its name from the dark rocky hill above—cool mystery, but the water steals the show. 🌊✨

07/20/2025

☕️ Greek Coffee Showdown: Freddo vs. Frappé 🧊
Let’s settle this once and for all…

If you’ve been to Greece, you know this is more than a coffee order—it’s a lifestyle choice. 😅

I posted the full coffee showdown on my Dreaming of Greece pages—come cast your vote and see which team is winning so far:

👉 TikTok:
👉 Instagram: .of.greece

💙 Follow me there for more Greece travel inspo, island-hopping tips, and dreamy everyday moments from this Big Fat Greek Adventure 🇬🇷

07/17/2025

💙 More Greece, Less Filter
Want to see what a real Greek-American adventure looks like—without the travel brochure polish?
👉 Follow .of.greece on Instagram and TikTok

06/26/2025

🌟After a little break to rest, reflect, and watch paint dry (yes, really), I’m back—recharged and feta-free.

This isn’t a comeback. It’s a realignment.

Your glow doesn’t need a five-step plan. It just needs you.

👉New blog is live. And yes, Greece is next. 🇬🇷🧿

https://www.empowered2thrive.net/empowered2thrivejournal/glow-activated-8m957

03/24/2025

🇬🇷☀️Island hopping, anyone? 🇬🇷☀️

Part 2 of my Dreaming of Greece series is up! If you've ever thought about visiting Greece (or just love travel daydreams), I’m sharing a first-timer-friendly itinerary that includes Athens, Paros, Mykonos, and Santorini—plus where to stay, what to eat, and what I’d do again in a heartbeat.

📍 So, are you ready to plan your own big fat Greek adventure?

www.empowered2thrive.net/blog-2-1/dreaming-of-greece-island-hopping-itinerary-for-first-timers

03/08/2025

🚀 New Post Alert! 🚀

It’s International Women’s Day, and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by honoring the incredible women who lead, lift, and empower others every single day.

In the latest Empowered Mindset Series post—The Power of Women Who Lift Others Up—I’m sharing the invaluable lessons I’ve learned from the powerhouse women who have shaped my journey—leaders, mentors, friends, and of course, my first inspiration, my mom.

💡 From owning your authenticity to leading with purpose, building confidence, and harnessing the power of the collective—these are the women who remind us that leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about impact.

🔹 Who are the women who have inspired you? Drop a comment and share their story—you never know who you might inspire! ✨

Empowered women empower others. In this Empowered Mindset Series edition, we celebrate the women who lead with authenticity, lift others up, and redefine success. From building confidence to leading with purpose, discover the lessons from inspiring mentors, colleagues, and trailblazers. Join the con