Recent Posts by Jacqueline Dujour

Seeking Validation? Looking Within Is a Great Place to Start.

Confidence in one's self doesn't come easy for many people. However, in order to continue to grow and shine in this world, we must all be certain that we are presenting our very best selves. That generally begins with believing in who we are, knowing what we want, and developing a plan to achieve it. ...

Untapped and Underrepresented: Why There Should Be More 50+ Females In The Influencer Marketing Community

... "What's an influencer? Get a real job!" ... "That will never work!" ... "No one will pay you for blogging!" ... '"You are too old to start over!" ... "Dreams don't come true for people like us!"   Are you 50 years old or over, had a dream of doing more than working a 9-5 job until time to retire? ...

From Wife To Widow: How Life Changed For Vanessa Bryant

Football, Basketball, Baseball Widow — a wife whose husband spends the majority of his free time totally absorbed in football, basketball, or baseball during the sport’s season. I’ve heard this term often used over the years; however, I never thought it would take on a whole different meaning for me one day. My husband died suddenly Super Bowl Sunday, 2002, and I ...

They’re Back! 5 Tips For Parents of College Students Returning Home For The Holidays

The first-year college student you dropped off on campus in August or September, is likely to be different from the one who will be coming home for the winter holidays: Looking for some words of wisdom? How about starting here: Communicate before they get home. Do not assume that they are coming home without plans. While many ...

OK Boomer: Go Forth and Be Fabulous

Psst! Whatever happened to "sticks & stones"? Being confident in your own skin? I know I taught it to my kids, so how hypocritical of me if I don't practice what I preached? In case you've missed it, there's been a conversation that's gone viral and apparently, there is a millenials vs. boomers dynamic in the air. It's ...

Your Money Mindset: Yes, It Matters!

[video width="848" height="480" mp4="http://www.jacquelinedujour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Money-Mindset-Snippet.mp4"] WHAT'S YOUR MONEY MINDSET?   I am reminded that some things are worth repeating and resharing, as I viewed this snippet of a talk from approx. 3 years ago. Limited thinking will limit the amazing possibilities for your life. Period. An “I’m broke” and “I can’t afford it” money mindset will keep you stuck and stagnant. Addicted ...