Conversations

Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.

To Let Go Or Hang On

Ami Loper-Chispa Magazine

It was a dream come true: “the Hubs” and I arrived for a visit to Ireland. I was thrilled to stroll along the River Liffey, to see emerald green hills dotted with white, puffy sheep, and to behold the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. What was decidedly less thrilling was our inability that first day to…

Suicide in Young Women: A Disturbing Trend

suicide-young-women-Chispa Magazine

If you are in your forties, fifties, or older, you probably remember your early twenties as a time filled with friends, university, and lots of new experiences. It was a simpler time before the pressures of a career, kids, and bills made life stressful. That is not the case for many young people today, young…

Untethering From Your Mobile: Escaping Work to Live Life

Untethering From Your Mobile-Chispa Magazine

Whether you’re an entry-level employee trying to climb the ladder as fast as possible or a manager catering to a slew of employees, the workforce is under increasing pressure to be continually available. The office may not collapse without you, there are other ramifications of taking time for yourself to consider. If you don’t answer…

What To Do When You’re Feeling Down

Feeling Down_Chispa Magazine

Not feeling like yourself is very unsettling. Embrace the fact that everyone has down days and moments where they don’t feel like themselves. You’re no different than anyone else. The good news is that it won’t last forever because feelings and emotions come and go. The most important step you can take is to have…

Five Actions to Take Following an Auto Accident

Car Accident-Chispa Magazine

Many people will have never experienced an auto accident, so will not know what to do when one occurs. To ensure you do not make a wrong move if you are unfortunately involved in a collision, we are looking at the five actions you must take following an auto accident. You Must Telephone the Police…

Ways To Offset Your Debt

Escaping The Bondage Of Debt You’re going to have situations where you’re confronted with a choice: tread water and “grind” your way to the place you want to be, or take out a loan. The truth is, you should do the grind. But not everybody does. And, sometimes, you’ll be in a situation where you’ll…

How to Embrace Your Strength to Live With More Meaning

lee rhodes-Chispa Magazine

Cancer alone is frightening enough. Add being a young parent of three children with her whole life ahead, and the stakes are raised that much higher. That was my reality when I was diagnosed with lung cancer at age 32. Throughout my treatment, friends and loved ones showed their support, but it was one tiny,…