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The Hummingbird Encounter
My husband and I were enjoying a retreat to one of our favorite weekend get-aways – Estes Park Colorado. We were enjoying our coffee near...
Brenda Ridgley
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Consistency is Key
Friendship is a two-way street. It takes time, effort, and commitment to build and maintain strong friendships. One of the most important...
Brenda Ridgley
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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May Day Brings Sunshine and Friendship Possibilities!
Summer is a great time to get together with friends and have some fun. How many times have you gotten to the end of the summer and...
Brenda Ridgley
May 2, 20232 min read
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Midlife Crisis ~ The Feminine Perspective
Hey, is this "crisis" reserved for men only or can I have permission to use it to explain the way I feel?
Brenda Ridgley
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Have an extra slice of daylight with Daylight Savings☀
Alright, I know... the Monday after we "Spring-Forward" kind of sucks. I don't know if the great debate each year whether to bag it or...
Brenda Ridgley
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Kindness is Contagious
Can you imagine a world where everyone you pass looks you in the eyes and offers a warm friendly greeting? How would that make you feel?...
Brenda Ridgley
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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Betrayed
You shared something personal that may have been a hurt, or a fear, or a regret, and your confidant did not keep the secret. You felt...
Brenda Ridgley
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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Making Friends After 40
For many of us, making friends can be a challenge at any age. But as we get older, the task of making friends can seem even more...
Brenda Ridgley
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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2023 Friendship Resolution
Happy New Year Inner Circle! For years, every January I would lay out extravagant plans to "fix" things that I perceived weren't working...
Brenda Ridgley
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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What's Missing Here?
This week I had the opportunity to kill some time between appointments and I always love doing a little “treasure hunting” at local...
Brenda Ridgley
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Now THIS is Empty Nesting!
Bag the "Empty" and Emerge into your Next Chapter! Why is it that (generally speaking) we think of Empty Nesters as senior citizens or...
Brenda Ridgley
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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The Bullseye of the Friendship Target is YOU!
For my book, Lady and the Tribe, How to Create Empowering Friendship Circles, I researched relationships and with the data created my own...
Brenda Ridgley
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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Hug the MOM of a High School Senior
This time of year brings up “stuff” for me. May 8th is Mother’s Day and I find it a little ironic that April and May can be the most...
Brenda Ridgley
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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Reconnect, Reclaim and Relaunch!
♫♪ Name that Tune ♪♫ ♪♫• Here’s a story ♫•*¨*•.¸ of a gal named Brenda •*¨*•♫♪, who was bringing up two very lovely kids. ♫♪ Both of...
Brenda Ridgley
Apr 25, 20223 min read
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Ladies! Start your Galentine's Day Tradition! 😍
February truly is the month of love and Galentine’s Day on February 13 fits right in. We are quick to shower our partners with cards,...
Brenda Ridgley
Feb 9, 20225 min read
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The Friendship Resolution
Are you fed-up, sick and tired, and otherwise OVER our recent era of social isolation? Do you feel detached from real relationships with...
Brenda Ridgley
Jan 4, 20225 min read
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The Trust Factor
“What is the most pointless advice that women are given?” This is a question I was asked in an interview at a stop on a Book Blog Tour...
Brenda Ridgley
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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Adios Comfort Zone!
Creating meaningful relationships and building a Tribe first requires that you put more focus on YOU the leader of your Tribe! Today I...
Brenda Ridgley
Nov 5, 20214 min read
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YOU Need a Girls Weekend!
Have you or a girlfriend ever said, “We should totally plan a girl’s trip to ________!” Have you done it yet? What is stopping you? ...
Brenda Ridgley
Oct 19, 20214 min read
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Hey Soul Sister!
We all have important friendships that we don’t have access to on a regular basis. These women would most likely be members of our Tribe...
Brenda Ridgley
Sep 16, 20214 min read
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The Whole YOU Journey: A Glimpse into Our Retreat Experience
Imagine waking up to the breathtaking Colorado Rockies, sunlight streaming through your window. You step outside onto the deck right off...


What if This Time Next Year, Everything Felt Different?
What would your life look like if you felt fully supported, confident in yourself and your relationships, knew where you fit in and who...


A Holiday Surprise: The Power of Empathy
Dianne loved the holidays. Every year, she’d throw a spectacular Christmas party, a tradition she cherished. Her home, adorned with...
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