We are all asked on a daily basis the same question: "How are you?" My response is always the same: "Living the Dream!" This response evokes a wide range of reactions from people. Some laugh, some look confused, and some say something similar like "yeah, me too." Why do I always respond the same way? It is simple. I have been an ER nurse for almost 15 years. I have seen a variety of crazy things in my career as a nurse. Years ago while going through some personal issues

Hello; My name is Brian Munday. In the business world, we are bombarded with mantras, sayings, and motivational quotes. The main reason for this is that it makes us think. These mantras mean different things to different people. Let me share one of my favorites with you: “Find Three hobbies: One to make you Money. One to keep you in Shape. One to keep you Creative.” This is what I will use to tell you about myself. My hobbies, blend into each other. For the ho

I’m Lauren. Fort Worth, Texas native. Former competitive figure skater. Environmental philosopher. Travel enthusiast. Runner. Step-mom. I like being outdoors. I prefer experiences over material things and I like quality over quantity. A good portion of my life has been defined by academics. I went to college at 16 and eventually began the lengthy process of a PhD after receiving my Master’s Degree from the University of North Texas, all the while attending school part-time an

When posed with the question of "Who am I?" Many things come to mind. I could make a laundry list of all the titles I hold or have held in my life. The truth is, when everything boils down I am a person who believes in the good and betterment of people. Bold statement? Yes. True statement? I believe so. My career has always been focused in some sort of service. After college it has been mostly in emergent health care and critical care settings as a nurse. In these fields the

Hello 2019! I’m looking forward to another amazing year in this journey we call life. Creating experiences and relationships that generate happiness and fulfillment continues to be high on my priority list. I truly believe life is what YOU make it and have tried to impress this on my two teenage children as they face challenges in their young lives. If it’s not working or you are not happy, then change it! I’m always looking for opportunities in my travels to experience an

When faced with the question 'What does ASW do?' I often find myself stumbling over my words as the explanation, I feel, is either dull and verbose, or unimpressively succinct. Truth be told, the statement is simple - ASW is a catalyst for change. Our 'Why' is Progress Demands Change and we believe intensely that our ways must change. It serves as the driving force behind our approach to every challenge. The way we operate, the way we live, the way we take c