Give it to yourself.
Published: Tue, 10/10/17
“I’m taking a month off,” Megan told me. She’s a busy woman with a husband, kids, pets, and a small, but very successful business. Most days, Megan…
Alexandra Franzen
New book! It's here!!! (So nervous. So excited.)
Published: Thu, 10/05/17
Hello friends! I have a big announcement today.I am so nervous. And so e cited. So... nerv-cited. Because my new book—YOU'RE GOING TO SURVIVE—is ready…
All the awkward firsts…
Published: Tue, 10/03/17
My first website. My very first website was a free WordPress template. I installed it myself. Then I stayed up all night—and I mean literally all…
Hearts can change.
Published: Thu, 09/21/17
My mom got married and had my brother at a very young age. After that marriage ended, she was absolutely certain that she would never have another…
This is what happened...
Published: Tue, 09/19/17
Yesterday, I taught a class about storytelling. Specifically, how to tell a story that inspires people to take action. In the class, I shared my…
You might be the only one.
Published: Sat, 09/16/17
It was the final si ty seconds of class. After nearly an hour of high-intensity cycling, it was time to slow down and cool off. I pulled a towel…
If you could really use a "pep talk" right now...
Published: Thu, 09/07/17
If you're struggling right now... if you're feeling scared... if you're facing a challenge of any variety, of any size... I am sending strength to…
Public speaking tips for introverts. (Like me.)
Published: Tue, 09/05/17
Hello. My name is Ale, and I am very, very introverted. My idea of a perfect night is... sipping an Old Fashioned, listening to this jazztronica…
When your brain is so crammed, so stressed…
Published: Fri, 09/01/17
A few weeks ago, my mom and dad flew into town. I love my parents with every cell and fiber of my heart—and I never get to see them enough. I’d been…
25 places that would love to publish your work. (Yes, really!)
Published: Sat, 08/26/17
I still remember the very first time I saw my name "in print." It was over 10 years ago. It was an article for my university's magazine, which came…