Our Grit and Grace Life Videos

American folk artist Grandma Moses shared nuggets of wisdom along with her cheerful paintings. Among her memorable musings is a quote that Grit and Grace Life‘s president and co-founder Darlene loves: “Life is what we make of it, always has been, always will be.” In this video, Darlene shares why that quotes resonates with her, but also why it’s true for everyone.

Inspiring women (and inspirational women!) is what Grit and Grace Life is all about! We believe that every woman has life experiences, lessons she’s learned or stories to tell that will encourage the women around us and guide them in their own journeys. Darlene and Julie talk more on that in this episode, and how you can use your own life story to positively impact someone else.

In the summer of 2020, we heard the frustration and anger from the Black community, who have long been overlooked in terms of racial equality and compassion. Many of us have not walked in their shoes, and therefore can only ask questions and truly listen to understand their plight. In this episode, licensed psychotherapist Dr. Zoe Shaw sits down with Darlene and Julie to discuss how we can better listen to and serve our Black neighbors and friends, and do our part to enact positive change.

We’re faced with decisions everyday. Some are small, while others can drastically change our lives: “Should I move for this job opportunity?” “Should I end this relationship?” There’s usually no clear-cut answer, and we might find ourselves wasting time as we procrastinate or weigh out the pros and cons. In this episode, Darlene and Julie outline five questions to ask yourself to help you quickly narrow down your priorities and take action.