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How one of our graduates is turning her Pain into Purpose
By the time I was 30 I had survived abuse, exploitation, cancer, and divorce. After experiencing all that trauma and loss, I pursued every type of recovery group available to me. These programs helped me to heal and learn tools for communicating my needs moving...
Want To Contribute to The Anti-Sex Trafficking Movement? Here Are Careers You Can Consider
In 2020, there were 579 human trafficking cases in US federal courts. Among these were a total of 1,007 active criminal defendants, with 104 of those charged with attempting to or purchasing commercial sex. This only proves that sex trafficking is an issue that...
Stop Following Your Feelings
In our current cultural moment, we’re often told to connect with our feelings, that understanding them will guide us to what is right. “Follow your heart”. “Listen to your body.” “Let your feelings be your guide.” You might find yourself thinking things like: -...
Meet the Qualified Founders!
Did you always know what you wanted to be when you grew up? Were you a leader as a child? How do you explain your unwavering faith? I had the opportunity to speak to the two women behind the amazing non-profit, Qualified, and these were only a few of the questions I...
5 Steps to Overcoming a Toxic Relationship
When you hear the phrase “toxic relationship”, what does it make you think? In our world today I think most of us fall into two general categories: Those of us who will bail, unsubscribe, unfollow, cancel at the first sign of anything uncomfortable or that we disagree...
Work Relationships: Why and How to Create Supportive and Empowering Relationships
What is considered to be a “good relationship”? I am sure a lot of us can think of various characteristics to describe what a good relationship is. According to Mind Tools, the top qualities or things to look for in a good relationship are as follows: Trust Respect...
Fantayjah Busts the Five Myths of Sex Trafficking
The sex trafficking of minors can be one of the most triggering and sensitive subjects for, well, almost everyone. Because for most people, it’s unfathomable that children could be put in such situations, and sometimes it’s easier to turn the other...
Find Your Tribe
There are moments in life when deep truths come with startling clarity. I remember the first time I realized that I needed a “tribe”, a group of friends who would be there for me through the proverbial thick and thin, a support system where we shared some fundamental...
Well, if You Have to Be Unemployed, Now’s the Time! Or, How to Make the Best of Your Job Search
Bad News and Good News: The Bad: You need a job and, typically, finding one isn’t easy, fun, or exciting. The Good: This is absolutely the best market in which to find a job! We are in what’s called a ‘Candidate’s Market,’ meaning that candidates have a bit more of...
J.K. Rowling, the ‘rags to riches’ story we didn’t know we needed
Photography Debra Hurford Brown © J.K. Rowling 2018 Who doesn’t love a good “rags to riches” story? I know I do! There’s something pure and entertaining when you hear about someone who is now thriving, but you didn’t realize came from a humble beginning. It...
5 Ways to Thrive in Community Engagement
Are you interested in getting involved with a cause you care deeply for, but you’re not sure where to start? Or do you wonder if you have enough resources to make an impact? I have some good news! If you can set aside a little bit of time, you have all you need to...
Fueling the Side Hustle
Fueling the Side Hustle: Nutritional Boost for the Brain and Bod.Hey, entrepreneurial and fabulous females! Let me guess. You’re busy. You’re juggling about 14 different projects right now and they all require attention, energy and focus. Your time is on a budget,...
The Subtle Art of Doing the Work
Making friends as an adult is cool. It’s different than meeting in childhood, because as adults, we’ve been through what seems like entire lifetimes by the time we hit “adulthood”. You meet someone through work, kids, church, etc., and you have no idea what these...
Tips to Create a Personal Brand for Professional Success
When most of us hear the word “brand,” we think of Coca-Cola or Nike – big companies with advertising budgets selling a product or service. But it’s not just businesses that have brands they need to develop and maintain. The reality is each of us has a “brand” - that...
Your Ego is Not Your Amigo; It’s Time to Thrive
“Do the thing, and you will have the power” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. Let’s talk about this simple, beautiful, little quote. At first glance we may think, “The THING? What thing?” But, once you re-read the words a few times, and the “power” part settles in, deep down,...
The Wellness Wheel: 8 Elements that Influence Your Wellbeing
One of the first things we might do before going on a long road trip is to take our car to the shop for a checkup, because the last thing we want is to spend a lot of time waiting for roadside assistance from blown out tires, engine failure, or an accident...
What Is Human Trafficking Identification?
By June of 2018, the National Human Trafficking Hotline had received over 14,000 calls, with over 5,000 cases of human trafficking reported in the United States. As AWARENESS of human trafficking grows, it is critically important to know how to identify a potential...
The Qualified Academy Class of 2019
The Qualified Academy Class of 2019 is ready to embark on a new beginning. On February 23, the Two Wings’ community gathered for a celebration at Bel Air Church on Mulholland Drive, honoring the recent graduates of the Qualified Academy. Our guest speaker, Amanda Jane...
Heart, Soul, Style: Meet Fashion’s Freedom Fighters
SOMETIMES… …we feel so small in the world, and don’t see how we, as individuals, have the power to make a change. But, the beautiful thing about our tightly connected global society is how much power we actually have. Our small acts can affect people immediately --...
Human Trafficking: It Still Exists. How Can We Help?
EVERY… …so often, we feel called to raise awareness around topics that tug on our hearts and require our attention. In honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we are taking a moment to spotlight a super sad reality that occurs…everywhere. First, we would like to...
Introducing Sonya Lan & Her New Book
It’s Women’s History Month, and here at Two Wings we’re highlighting a survivor who is using her inspiring story to give back to the community. Sonya Lan is the definition of strength, wisdom, and hope. Sonya is a life & business coach helping women discover their...