The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

  • What Are You Letting In?

    I have a bag, okay a few bags, near the front door. In it, I throw unwanted things. Broken toys, clothes that make me look frumpy, toddler PJ’s that no longer fit. I visit the donation center biweekly. It feels good to get rid of stuff and to think that maybe someone will be able…

  • On Writing, Self-Publishing and Surviving Parenthood: An Interview with New Hawaii Author Karen Gibson

    We all struggle through difficult things as parents. And it only gets harder. While most of us suffer quietly, hiding behind smiling faces and picture perfect posts, one woman worked through her personal struggles and documented her process in a new self-published book Mama’s Gotta Let Go. It’s been amazing and inspiring to see her use her experience to…

  • 3 Ways You Haven’t Tried to Find Your Purpose

    What are you supposed to do with the rest of your life? When quizzes haven’t work, these untraditional ways might.

  • The little monkey on my back…

    What only close friends know of me is that I’ve got a little monkey on my shoulder with me at all times. It might have always been there, but as I got older that monkey got huge. The weight of him prevented me from living my life. But he’s still sitting on my shoulders telling…

  • This is how you crush your 2020 goals (with free stuff)

    Get a free 2020 weekly planner to help you attain your goals.

  • A Christmas Gift to Inspire You This Holiday

    Ninjas are stealth, efficient and smart. These are qualities that’ll help you combat creative blocks, fears and other difficulties when you’re working to make your 2020 dreams come true. As a reminder, I’ve created a list of tasks you can do to become a creative ninja. You can use it to help inspire you during…

  • Coping With Holiday Slump

    It’s always this time of the year when I feel it. Holiday slump. Buyer’s remorse. Too much holiday food and alcohol. And the impending New Year. I begin reflecting back and think of all the money I didn’t make. All the people I didn’t help. And all the meaningful conversations I didn’t have. It’s a…