Stepping Through Fear

Stepping Through Fear

I often reference Strangers To Friends as, STF. Then one day I started thinking of what else “STF” could stand for. That’s when it hit me: STEP THROUGH FEAR. Why? Because… to experience anything in life, from introducing yourself to the...
It’s A Big Small Carlyn World… In Bali, Indonesia

It’s A Big Small Carlyn World… In Bali, Indonesia

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve called my Mom, “holy moly, you’re never going to believe this strangers to friends story!”. But, she’s never really surprised. This is the story of my life. BUT, this story in particular,...
Carlyn’s 2015 Boston Marathon Speech: A Journey with MS & Running

Carlyn’s 2015 Boston Marathon Speech: A Journey with MS & Running

A month ago I ran the 119th Boston Marathon with Marathon Strides Against MS Boston Marathon Team. Not only was I honored to make my dream come true along side 53 team members who raised money for the same cause, but I was asked to be the only team member to speak at...
The Space In-Between: The Silver Lining of a Toothless Smile

The Space In-Between: The Silver Lining of a Toothless Smile

There are countless ways, every day, we have an opportunity to do something we feel called to do, having no clue of how far that act will carry on into the life of someone else. This story begins with the blog I wrote in May 2014, “Top 5 Lessons Learned from...