Stories of personal inspiration, courage, insight, understanding, and hope for tomorrow from WakeUpWomen.com. Stories by Rita Davenport, Sharon Lechter, Karen Mayfield, Teresa Velardi, Christine Gregory Campos, Nancy Matthews, Susan Wiener, Trish Carr, Candi Parker, Judee Light, Anna Banguilan, Barbara Gruber, Elizabeth Locey, Jan Kinder, Janice Karm, Joanne Massey-Dean, Lisa Dorazio, Marcella Scherer, Marla Friedman, Martha Sanchez, Pat Douglas, Patricia Giankas, Paul Gruber, Robin Wong, Sharise Deimeke, Sue Townsend, Sunshine Lindsay, and Gayle D'Haeseleer. Everything begins with a conversation. From the conversations that we have with ourselves, general conversations in the form of idle chitchat with others, conversations that console another person's spirit in times of loss, conversations meant to inspire, or conversation that begins a dialogue for great change, as humans, we are conditioned for conversation. Conversation empowers us to grow and evolve into the truest expression of who we are meant to be. It leads us to fulfill our highest potential and to share what we know in helping others to do the same. Be inspired by the stories and invaluable wisdom of women and men from around the globe in this dynamic compilation. You will experience, for yourself, emotionally compelling and sometimes laugh-out-loud recollections of events that have encouraged, informed, and instructed the writer to move past their blocks into the realm of possibility. Share each unique journey as these authors reveal the insights that led them to find meaning, purpose, growth and balance in their personal and professional lives.