Jane didn’t just see a bakery; she envisioned uplifting an entire community. Explore the essential leadership qualities needed to inspire others. Learn from Jane’s journey how vision, grit, and compassion can transform a community. Disclaimer: While this is a true story based on my experiences growing up in another country, any names, characters, businesses, places,... Continue Reading →
Recovering After a Crisis: A Roadmap to Resilience and Renewal
Explore effective strategies for recovering after a crisis. Learn how to build resilience, develop an action plan for recovery, and find emotional renewal through community support.Recovering after a crisis. Image created by the author.When a crisis strikes, it can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. The chaos and uncertainty can be... Continue Reading →
A Healer’s Hope: How One Apprentice Stood Against the Plague and Found New Purpose
When a mysterious illness strikes the village, Lucy must use all her skill to stop the plague. But who is the stranger whose past holds the cure — if only she can unlock his secrets.Image created by the author using Ideogram 1.0Mary dusted flour from her hands as the morning sun streamed through the windows of the apothecary. Another... Continue Reading →
Snowed In: A Welsh Village Bands Together
“A right proper blizzard!”Image created by the author using DALL-E 3I awoke to Mam calling from downstairs. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I groggily made my way to the window.“Blimey!” I exclaimed at the swirling whiteness outside.Mam chuckled.“Care to share what’s got you so roused, boy-o?”Pushing open the sash, the icy wind nipped my cheeks.“It’s... Continue Reading →
How Emily’s Natural Leadership Skills Uplift Her Community Coffee Shop
Witnessing exceptional leadership in action on a busy Friday afternoonImage created by the author using Ideogram 1.0It was a brisk Friday afternoon when I found myself seated at my usual corner table in my neighbourhood coffee shop, Beans & Brews.From my cosy spot, I had a panoramic view of the bustling café.About 5 pairs of customers... Continue Reading →
A Simple Life in the Welsh Valleys: Coming of Age in the 1950s
A memoir of community, faith and family in rural WalesImage created by the author using DALL-E 3The rooster’s crow woke me as the sun’s first rays of light slipped through the window.I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and slipped out of bed, shivering as my bare feet touched the cold wooden floorboards.In the kitchen, Mam was... Continue Reading →