by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption
I always find it interesting to ask acquaintances, even strangers, what they think of adoption today. I generally have to specify I mean the adoption of children as you would be surprised at how many go straight to pets. I typically get a blank stare followed...
by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 6, 2021 | Books
Imagine completing your dream of growing your family through in vitro fertilization and still having some frozen embryos left over at your fertility clinic. What should you do? Or maybe you have genetic or infertility issues that won’t allow you to conceive, but...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 6, 2021 | Adoption, Media
Along with many others, I was saddened to hear of Larry King’s passing on Saturday, January 23, 2021. I will always remember the day I got the call to be a guest on his show. He was such a legend, and I was so honored to be asked to come into his studio on...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 9, 2021 | Motivational speaker, my life
Recently, I came across this image on Reddit, about how to hack your brain’s “happiness chemicals.” It’s such great advice for these trying times! I love this, and it made me realize that I am at my happiest when I do at least one thing in each...
by Mardie Caldwell | Dec 19, 2020 | my life
Each year, a different part of the Christmas story stands out to me. A part in the very beginning tugs on my heart this year, and reminds me of the legacy you’re already preparing for your adopted child. When I decided to pursue adoption, I remember...
by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 14, 2020 | Adoption
Each November, National Adoption Awareness month is celebrated nationwide. This month, I encourage you to take some time to recognize the importance and value of adoption. Some experts estimate that 100 million Americans have either been touched by adoption. Adoption...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 3, 2020 | Adoption, my life
Through my infertility and adoption journey, I learned that the ultimate gift of love comes not from the receiver but the giver… “What exactly do you mean?” My friend interrupted me as she was sipping her mocha at the neighborhood sidewalk...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 5, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneur
Marketing isn’t generally a word that gets most owners of small businesses excited. Even though it may not be your favorite thing to do, it is a necessary part of your business. Getting referrals for new business and having your customers come back for your...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 8, 2020 | Adoption
As an adopted person, you may wonder about your birth family. You know your adoptive family loves you, but perhaps you feel there is a part of you missing. Most people who are adopted want to meet their birth parents, but sometimes this is threatening to adoptive...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 11, 2020 | Business, Entrepreneur
The economic uncertainties that the pandemic has caused should be motivation enough to consider how you can maintain and continue to grow your business. It’s definitely not “business as usual” any longer. For the last four months, our routines...
