My Dear Empress Community, There is something unmistakably special about September. The light softens, the air begins to change, and nature slowly trades with us the vibrant colors of summer for the deeper, richer shades of the fall. It is a time of gathering...gathering the harvests that we have grown, celebrating how far we have come, and preparing for everything still waiting just beyond the horizon. As the fields turn gold, and the days grow mild, Autumn arrives, both

by Josette Gastonguay, founder of FYIE Let's be honest, confidence isn't something most of us wake up with every morning. Some days it arrives before we do. Other days it feels like it's hiding somewhere beneath a pile of laundry, a long to-do list, or the weight of life's responsibilities. But every once in a while, something unexpected happens. You catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. Your shoulders straighten. You smile without realizing it. Suddenly that meeting fee

by Josette Gastonguay There comes a time in most all our lives when we finally accept the lessons of our youth. We learn through failing...

by Josette Gastonguay We’ve all heard the saying “the grass is greener where you water it” and it’s favorite alter-ego “the grass is...

“ Never give a human the job of making you happy. Some days, they might call in sick. Other days, they might quit.” ~ Vessel Are you a...