The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • Don’t Be Disappointed in 2019

    I used to have friends that could not tolerate the subtle flake of disappointment. They fell apart if their favorite dish wasn’t up to par, which was the reason why we rarely ventured to new restaurants together. I didn’t get it. What’s the big deal if we’re subtly uncomfortable? Why does it matter if I…

  • So You Don’t Want to Relive 2018?

    Here you are. You’re where you were last year. Doing the same thing. Hanging with the same guys. Jangling those dreams on a floss string of hope. But you know whose not? This girl I met through my Facebook writing group page. She reached out to me last year and she’s actually doing it. She’s…

  • Happy Holidays!

    This time of year, you’re probably being slammed by advertisers vying for your wallet using psychology to bait you. They’ll tell you that what you have is not enough-that this wrinkle cream or that sparkling top will make you younger, and prettier. Underneath it all, they are feeding into your fear of being unworthy and…

  • Meaningful Holiday Gifts (a few free ones too!)

    I compiled a few thoughtful gifts that hopefully will last longer than New Year’s. It’s for the person in your life who is on a path of wellness and/or someone searching for their calling. For your friend who is into wellness… Maybe she’s struggled with chronic illness, autoimmune disease or just wants to live a…

  • Failing Beautifully

    Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and even with the last few years being the most challenging in my life, my cup runneth over. Last year, I told someone that I wanted 2018 to be my year of failure. I’m not a masochist, but failure leads to evolving and I know I’m on a path towards self-growth. He…

  • No Matter What…Grace

    Even though you’re worn down, and can’t get your kid to sleep or listen. Even though you lost your job, and everyone’s depending on your paycheck. Even though you think you’re too old to make a difference, or messed up BIG, or your decision ended up hurting someone to the point that their life has…

  • The Question to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Job

    When I first entered the workforce years ago, I had a consistent and pretty successful strategy for picking jobs. I dug into the meager findings and applied to positions with descriptions that fit my qualifications. Sounds pretty normal right? What I learned after a few decades of job hopping was that I was good at…