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How Does a Business Connect with Humans?

by Julie Kelley | January 6, 2023 | Soulful Communications | 0 Comments

Humans is my new favorite word! You can really feel for another human. Rather than a person or a co-worker or an audience, a human being is truly who you should strive to connect with. My first consulting job was a master's degree level training in businesses caring...

Why Say “No” When You Can Say “Yes”

by Julie Kelley | December 23, 2022 | Soulful Parenting | 2 Comments

Harry Styles Has Nothing on My Kid When I try to take a picture of my son, you’d think he was Harry Styles and I was the paparazzi. He’ll put his hand up and say, “No pictures!” Or, like he did at Thanksgiving (EXHIBIT A below - see empty chair!), he'll duck just as...

The Mind Games of Grief (part 3 of a continuing series)

by Julie Kelley | July 19, 2022 | The Soul of Us | 2 Comments

My Dad with my Mom, his sisters, a brother-in-law and his nephew My Dad and my son My Dad, me and my sisters-in-law Time is a Mind Game The mind games of grief are complicated and winding. It's still four weeks out from the anniversary of my Dad's death, but the...

The Age of Readers … (and I’m not talking about books!)

by Julie Kelley | July 12, 2022 | Aging Soulfully | 4 Comments

The ‘Age of Readers’ is a big club worldwide – 2 Billion and counting! Thank God for good friends who make this ‘coming of age’ easier.

My Soulful Connection to WBZ News Anchor Liz Walker

by Julie Kelley | March 30, 2022 | The Soul of Us | 0 Comments

Bob Lobel, Liz Walker and Jack Williams on the WBZ anchor desk. (Courtesy WBZ via The Boston Globe) Liz Walker Plants a Seed It's been a long time since I've thought about my soulful connection to Liz Walker. I'm not one of those...

(UPDATE: Podcast) Don’t Stop Listening as Parents Grow Older

by Julie Kelley | November 11, 2021 | Soulful Surroundings | 1 Comment

Slow down and really listen to your aging parents. A trip in to NYC reminded me why this is a gift to your parents and you!

When Is It Okay to Let Your Past Back In?

by Julie Kelley | November 4, 2021 | Soulful Surroundings | 2 Comments

Most people say, leave your past behind. Two times, in two weeks, the universe has given me the gifts that come with letting the past back in.

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte As Good As Starbucks

by Julie Kelley | November 1, 2021 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Being intentional with my spending is one of the ways that I feel more soulful. This recipe is a perfect way to have my pumpkin spice without breaking the bank.

Episode 1- Your Soulful Spaces (VIDEO)

by Julie Kelley | October 23, 2021 | The Soul of Us | 2 Comments

NEW SATURDAY MORNING SHOW launched as part of the Truly Jude brand. Truly Jude is all about finding YOUR SOULFUL SPACES through your own intuition and the connection to Faith.

Don’t Wait for Anyone Else to Dance

by Julie Kelley | October 21, 2021 | My Soulful Self | 0 Comments

I used to wait to dance or worry about how I looked doing it. With age comes wisdom! Two important lessons that I learned may help you stop wasting time in the dance of life.

A Love Letter to My Neighborhood (Flowers)

by Julie Kelley | June 23, 2021 | Soulful Surroundings | 0 Comments

I grew up in the perfect small town in Vermont! Since I moved back, I’ve realized that this is a town with an artist’s heart. You see it everywhere you look!

Atlanta Airport Scavenger Hunt For Kids (VIDEO included)

by Julie Kelley | March 9, 2023 | Soulful Parenting | 0 Comments

A four hour layover at Atlanta Airport - with kids - no thank you! But, sometimes, we just don't control everything. I had just gotten off the plane and I immediately Googled, "What to do with kids in Atlanta Airport?" Not much popped up, so my son and I set out to...

Don’t Wait for Anyone Else to Fill Your ‘Love Language’ Cup

by Julie Kelley | February 14, 2023 | The Soul of Us | 4 Comments

I've been married to someone for almost 25 years and our love languages don't match. I grew up with a Dad who used words of affirmation every time I walked into a room. Marrying someone whose natural love language is acts of service complicates things ~ especially in...

Hey Stella, I Got My Groove Back Too! Here’s How.

by Julie Kelley | January 26, 2023 | The Soul of Us | 0 Comments

I made it to the top - because of my son! Nope, I'm not talking about the things other people say that we should want - top of the career ladder, top social sphere, top room mom. All good things, but that's not the stuff that I really care about. I'm starting to...

Even If Your Child Doesn’t Ask This Question on MLK Day, Answer It Anyway

by Julie Kelley | January 16, 2023 | Soulful Parenting | 0 Comments

My 7-year-old son loves school, so his question on the way home from Walmart this weekend didn't surprise me. From the backseat came the question that I hope every parent answers - even if they are not asked. "Why do we have school off on Monday?". I dove right in as...