Happy Wednesday, Family. Often, we move through life, PREPARING for the next move of God – because, let’s be honest, we don’t want to ever miss Him. The tragedy is that in preparing, we can miss the NOW moments. Let me encourage you to focus on aligning with God’s plan, as it will always resultContinue reading “Stay Ready!”
Author Archives: Valerie Burrell, Coach & Counselor
The Pain of Being a Bridge
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being the one who connects. You are the bridge. You know this about yourself the way you know your own face — not always clearly, but undeniably. You are the one who translates. Between your family and the world they don’t understand. Between the personContinue reading “The Pain of Being a Bridge”
Rejected But Not Broken
How to Rise After Rejection and Reclaim Your PowerBy Empower Me Coaching & Counseling Rejection stings. There is no way around that truth. Whether it came from a job you poured yourself into, a relationship you believed in with your whole heart, a friendship that quietly dissolved, or a dream you dared to chase —Continue reading “Rejected But Not Broken”
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The Re-Introduction
Greetings All; I’d like to RE-Introduce myself. I am Dr. Valerie A. Burrell. This may seem comical or amusing to some, but I have been challenged with embracing a phase of transition in my life that has been uncomfortable. Have you ever had people in your life that you thought were really “YOUR PEOPLE,” andContinue reading “The Re-Introduction”
Seated in Your Rightful Place
Because of the grace on your life, you will often be seated in uncomfortable places. I want to encourage you to SIT ANYWAY! It may be uncomfortable, but it’s where you belong!
Why Have You Become Complacent?
How Do You Deal With an Ex
Happy New Year
Greetings, everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope that you’re positioning yourself for GREATER in this new year. I want to encourage you to prepare for the new. Many of us will have to change our MINDSET. If our minds are not disciplined to follow through – we only let ourselves down. Let 2026 beContinue reading “Happy New Year”
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