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A Very Personal IntervYOU
This past year has been very challenging for my family. I don't talk about it a lot publicly because I have felt like it was my mom's...
Self-ValYOU
Jun 13, 20211 min read
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A Very Virtual 5k (Again)
I wrapped up another season of Girls On The Run last weekend in their remote Strong Girls, Strong St. Louis 5k! In the spring season I...
Self-ValYOU
Jun 6, 20211 min read
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NEW! Positive Pages: Her Body Can
It's finally done! After many technical difficulties I have finally gotten my new Positive Pages book and discussion, "Her Body Can," by...
Self-ValYOU
May 24, 20211 min read
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Remember You Are Listening
I saw this graphic today and thought it was so true: While our negative self-talk can affect other people like that girl in the locker...
Self-ValYOU
May 19, 20211 min read
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Negative Self-Talk = Negative Health
I saw a great article today about the negative health effects that come from negative self-talk. I usually reference the research that...
Self-ValYOU
May 13, 20211 min read
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#valYOUable Inclusive Stage Experience
The past few weeks have been very crazy and busy wrapping up a LOT of things including senior year classes and finals, my college...
Self-ValYOU
May 6, 20211 min read
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Gold Award!
This past week I was very excited to have earned my Gold level National President's Volunteer Service Award, in conjuction with AmeriCorps...
Self-ValYOU
Apr 7, 20211 min read
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New Look!
You may have noticed that we have freshened up around here! A few weeks ago I got some new pictures taken for the website and I love...
Self-ValYOU
Apr 3, 20211 min read
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Thoughts About The Future
Thinking about this a lot while I am finishing up college audition season! There are so many no’s along with all the yeses and you have...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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Coming Soon!
Coming soon is the next book I have picked for Positive Pages, "Her Body Can" by Katie Crenshaw and Ady Meschke! I think this may be my...
Self-ValYOU
Mar 3, 20211 min read
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Your Weight May Fluctuate, Your Worth Will Not
If you watched the speech I gave to the The Kirsten Haglund Foundation Freedom Walk closing ceremonies you heard me talk about how...
Self-ValYOU
Jan 15, 20211 min read
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2 New Positive Pages Titles!
I'm so excited to have 2 more Positive Pages books to share with you! One is called "I Love My Nose" by Sherry Selley. And the other is...
Self-ValYOU
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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Kirsten Haglund Foundation Freedom Walk Speech
I was very honored to be a speaker for the Kirsten Haglund Foundation Freedom Walk Virtual Closing Ceremony this weekend. I got in my...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Star Awards
Last night was our final practice and lessons for this season of Girls on the Run St. Louis. As a Coach I got to present the girls with...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 19, 20201 min read
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KHF Virtual Freedom Walk & Guest Speaker
On November 21 at 1 pm, I will be a guest speaker for the virtual closing ceremony of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation Freedom Walk/Run...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 15, 20201 min read
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Girls On The (Virtual) Run
Girls on the Run St. Louis is a big part of what I do for my program, it just looks a little different this fall! I have been a Girl on...
Self-ValYOU
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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Self-ValYOU On The Stage
I want to tell you about something new I’ve been up to the past several weeks! There are so many ways to help and reach all kinds of...
Self-ValYOU
Oct 28, 20203 min read
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Prudential Spirit of Community Medal!
I am very proud to have received my Prudential Spirit of Community Award Medal for the work I do with Self-ValYOU. Even though we were...
Self-ValYOU
Aug 1, 20201 min read
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My First Positive Pages Video!
I'm so excited to share my first Positive Pages video. I am reading and sharing about the book Positive Ninja by Mary Nhin. Each video...
Self-ValYOU
Jun 25, 20201 min read
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Introducing: Positive Pages!
I am so, SO excited to share this news with you about something I have been working on for the past few weeks. This year, our school year...
Self-ValYOU
Jun 17, 20203 min read
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