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Dec 12, 20183 min read
The Color of Life – Meet Cara 14 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet Cara: (In her own words) “I was twelve years old when it hit me for the first time: there was nothing more powerful than words....


Dec 5, 20184 min read
Om is where your heart is… Meet Alessandra 13 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet Alessandra: (In her own words) ©Amy Boyle Photography 2018 People tell me at work that when they see me they remember to pause and...


Nov 14, 20183 min read
A Life Filled With Travel : Meet Annita 10 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet Annita: in her own words ©Amy Boyle Photography 2018 “Becoming a world traveler wasn’t on my radar as a young girl. I wanted to be a...


Nov 7, 20182 min read
The girl that lived: Meet Liz – 9 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet Liz: (in her own words) “I could tell you the horrible details of how I was diagnosed with a stage 4 cancer, the 200...


Oct 31, 20183 min read
“Remember to breathe. It is after all, the secret of life.” Meet Toni – Week 8 of 52 Phenomena
The above quote: : ““Remember to breathe. It is after all, the secret of life.” This is from ― Gregory Maguire, A Lion Among Men Meet...


Oct 24, 20183 min read
“Put one foot in front of the other and keep moving.” – Meet Martina: 7 of 52 Phen
Meet Martina: a 20-something, first-generation college graduate born, raised and recently returned to the Windy City. In her own words…...


Oct 10, 20183 min read
Strength in numbers, reaching one mother at a time: Meet Marcia – 5 of 52 Phenomenal Women
Meet Marcia: (in her own words) I found Pilates twelve years ago after a large weight loss and a stress fracture from running, and knew...


Oct 3, 20182 min read
One mile at a time; this dedicated walker is one to remember: Meet Dani – 4 of 52 Phenomenal W
Meet Dani: We met years ago through our local parish. Both of us were volunteering and supporting our church/community at large. I’ve...


Sep 19, 20182 min read
When more is more; how saying “YES” makes your life richer: Meet Meaghan – 2 of 52
©Amy Boyle Photography 2018 Meet Meaghan: One year, for my birthday, I experimented with saying “yes” to everything. It started as one of...


Jun 25, 20183 min read
Outdoor family travel Episode #4 – Traveling light.
Why leave home if you’re just taking your entire house/condo/apartment with you? ©Jeff Boyle What did your packing list look like the...


Jan 8, 20181 min read
O Christmas tree… Thank you!
I don’t know about you, but as much as I get excited for all that the New Year will provide, saying goodbye to my favorite holiday season...


Jan 4, 20181 min read
Travel tips to take into 2018
Originally posted on: Travel Bags with Annita Thrilled to be included with many fellow #omaginsiders sharing our travel tips for 2018!...


Dec 29, 20171 min read
I’m a lucky lady… #DOcelebrate
PANDORA – This photographer used to bring her son on shoots — now, he’s her favorite collaborator #ad A definite highlight of 2017 was...


Oct 16, 20172 min read
What’s your magic?
You were born to stand out. I recently returned from a Women on Fire retreat in Miami Beach, Florida. The theme was Time to make your...


Sep 19, 20172 min read
How to prepare for your senior portraits
This entry is from my fantastic intern, Emily. I love how well she expresses her wishes for her senior portraits. See the end results...


Jun 3, 20171 min read
Live On the Air – Well, I was on May 25th!
Today is an exciting day, as I get to interview three of my fellow O Magazine insiders. For starters, we will be inspired by...


Aug 22, 20132 min read
Looking back on a Rocky Mountain Vacation
I’m sitting on the front porch of our Rocky Mountain cabin. Storms are in the distance as a light rain continues to fall. We’ve been in...


Jul 15, 20131 min read
The joys of a good laugh
Sometimes we let life get too serious and the details of adulthood can weigh us down. My advice is get out with your kids or go borrow...
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