Inspiring Stories

The Kardashian clan is no stranger to poor decision-making, but when push comes to shove, they know how to put their foot down.  That’s precisely what the eldest Kardashian sister, Kourtney, had to do when she realized that her partner of ten years, and the father to her three children, Scott Disick, wasn’t going to

Even the best among us can falter.  Idris Elba has firmly established his status as a leading sex symbol of our times, someone who radiates class and sophistication at every turn. He’s the absolute picture of finesse and elegance — someone you wouldn’t expect to lose their composure in the most threatening of circumstances. He

Embarking upon any type of journey of self-improvement, whether it be mental or physical, can often be a very solo journey. However, one couple, with the same motivating vision of walking down the aisle in good health, overhauled their diets and achieved their shared goal. Mary Jane O’Toole and her now-husband Alex embarked upon transformation

It’s high time we as a society reckon with our horrifying treatment of Jessica Simpson.  The #FreeBritney movement has led to a profound reflection on the public’s part on how we dehumanized, exploited, and pulverized certain female celebrities over the years. We mined their trauma and distress for entertainment and humor, tapped into age-old stereotypes

Slow and steady tends to win the race, especially when the race is a marathon. In life we tend to want “quick fixes” to our problems, but those easy fixes are often unsustainable solutions. However, we can find out over time, that if we do not institute positive patterns of behavior in the place of

Despite looking rusty and rickety, carnival rides are usually safe — but apparently not always. One malfunctioning ride drove its riders to tears, but thankfully, a group of festival-goers teamed up to stop the ride and save the day. Shaking out of control It was a sight that made someone taking a video of the incident

Rihanna might be one of the most beloved, celebrated personalities in the world, but there’s an undeniable sense of mystique surrounding her personal life.  It’s likely because the 33-year-old musician and entrepreneur goes above and beyond to keep her domestic affairs under wraps. She’s a master at methodically curating her image to only advance initiatives

Was being part of One Direction as phenomenal and glorious as it seemed? Even the most skeptical of audiences can confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt that the group is one of the most influential musical acts of all time. Not only did they singlehandedly revive the boyband model that had gone stagnant since

A loving son took his mom, whose health was steadily declining with Alzheimer’s and who lived in a care facility, on a trip to Nepal. What happened there wowed doctors and allowed this mother to thoroughly enjoy her final years. Sad decline for a loving mother For 44-year-old Sean O’Sallaigh, growing up in Dublin was

Shame if you do, shame if you don’t. That’s a lesson LeBron James learned the hard way following a momentous occasion involving his young son Bronny.  The demanding, judgmental nature of social media has become so intimidating over the last couple of years that public figures can’t make a single move without explaining their decision-making.

A journey travelled is a journey worth sharing, but a journey that revitalizes your life for the better is one that the whole world often wants to know. In the face of clear success, we often gloss over the failures, but the failures are a necessary rite of passage to overcome on your way to

With a baby on the way and miles from home or hospital, one remarkable mom took matters into her own hands. Labor day When 35-year-old opera singer Emily Geller Hardman was attending a wedding in Lancaster Pennsylvania with husband Travis Hardman, she was packing more than just a dress. Emily was 37 weeks pregnant with

Let’s face it, in order to get to know a guy, you need to ask him personal questions.  Not only is the simple act of asking questions a fun way to have a good conversation with someone new in your life, it’s also a way of figuring out if you enjoy talking to each other.

In order to build and maintain strong relationships, whether in your personal or professional life, it’s crucial to practice open and honest communication but the reality is that for many of us it’s much easier said than done. Learning to communicate effectively offers opportunities for cultivating self-awareness, building trust and it can be used as

Hollywood is an island, and everyone is related to each other in some way or the other.  A case in point: Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds. They’re considered to be two of the most endearing, charming cinematic personalities of our times. Yet, many still don’t know that they’d been married to each other for three

We often hear that words have power, but so do names. When people forget our names, mispronounce them, or give us nicknames we don’t like– it can have a devastating effect on our self worth. This is what one New Zealand mother refused to let happen to her young daughter. Pronunciation Pitfall Paris Tautu spoke

Joshua Jackson famously spoke about the struggles of modern dating back in 2016 when he stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show and admitted that becoming single after a 10-year relationship was anything but easy. Jackson and longtime partner Diane Kruger had parted ways in July 2016 and, as he pointed out, “Things have changed a

Years of bullying about her looks led Louisa Manning to an eating disorder. But eight years later, she finally got her revenge on one of the worst bullies and earned a long-overdue apology. They called her ‘manbeast’ For three long and painful years, cruel students at Louisa Manning’s school called her a “manbeast.” They bullied

One father’s heroics brought his little girl home safe and served as a crucial reminder for all parents. For kids, parks are a safe place where friendships are made and games are played. That was the scene at the Regional Park in front of Freddie Cantrell’s home where his two daughters — 3-year old Aubrey

What is it about professional wrestling that propels its most prominent players towards movie stardom? It may seem fairly unexceptional at the moment, but it wasn’t too long ago that a jump from a rough-and-tumble fighting gig to a feted career in Hollywood made you a laughing stock in both arenas. Some notable examples of