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Category: Inspiration

Rest Stops Along the Way

Posted onJune 24, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

No journey is without difficulty. “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” There are two recurring themes that I have learned from my journey trying to transition from attorney to published author. First, there will be more failures than successes. However, Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Dream Chasing, Inspiration

Hope – Rebirth of Dream Chasing

Posted onJune 11, 2014April 30, 2019AuthorRonda Lee1 Comment

A few weeks ago, I wrote Like a Pigeon Stuck in an Air Shaft. In that post, I mentioned feeling like the pigeon stuck in my apartment building’s internal shaft – going a few feet in the air only to come crashing back to the ground. Instead of ending Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Inspiration, New York City

Five Life Lessons Learned

Posted onMay 18, 2014August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I have seen a lot these decades on earth. I witnessed the fall of the Iron Curtain,  an apartheid free South Africa, an African-American U.S. president, a recession unlike any other, and the return of 1980s fashion. I have lived in Chicago, Los Angeles, New Read More …

CategoriesCareers, Education, Inspiration

Like a Pigeon Stuck in an Air Shaft – When Dream Chasing Stalls

Posted onApril 24, 2014August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Early Saturday morning, before sunrise, I woke up and went to the bathroom. I did not bother turning on the light. All of a sudden, I hear the fluttering of wings and noise from the window air shaft. It was a mix of the sound Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Inspiration

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Powered for Endurance Part 3 featuring Mekka Don

Posted onMarch 3, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

The last article in the Powered for Endurance series is published with Mr. Refined magazine. Part 3 features the journey of Mekka Don from attorney to rapper-entrepreneur. Mekka’s creativity, commitment to his craft, and respect for the growth process encourages me in my dream chasing. Read More …

CategoriesCareers, Culture, Dream Chasing, Inspiration, Music

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Powered for Endurance Part 2 featuring Marchello Lee

Posted onFebruary 24, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Part 2 of my endurance series for Mr. Refined Magazine is published. It features an interview with actor, Marchello Lee, from the recently released film Dreams.   Marchello’s journey shows that dreaming is only the first step. Patience and endurance are essential to make dreams Read More …

CategoriesArts, Careers, Culture, Dream Chasing, Inspiration

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Powered for Endurance Part 1

Posted onFebruary 12, 2014August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Following up on my Endurance – The Game Changer post, I am doing a three part series titled “Powered for Endurance” as a guest writer for Mr.Refined Magazine. Part 1 – Powered for Endurance was published today. Part 2 features my interview with actor Marchello Read More …

CategoriesCareers, College, Education, Inspiration

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A Healthy Love Affair with Food: Daphne Cheng

Posted onFebruary 9, 2014February 28, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

I recall my sophomore year in high school. My gym and health teacher was an Iron Man participant that resembled the character of Sue Sylvester from Glee. One week, the boys were segregated from the girls and we discussed “girl” issues like eating disorders (anorexia Read More …

CategoriesFood, Health, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Women, Women

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Endurance – The Game Changer

Posted onFebruary 2, 2014August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I do not blog or tweet on a daily basis. I know it goes against social media strategy, but my hope for Ronda-isms is organic growth of readers. I want people to have an affinity for Ronda-isms because it is authentic and honest to a Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Inspiration

Sometimes the Dream Isn’t About You

Posted onJanuary 19, 2014August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Sometimes you have a dream/vision that transcends you and your own hopes of grandeur.  Joseph had a dream, so did Martin Luther King Jr. Your dream may help you, but the real beneficiaries are others that need a word in season to encourage them to Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Inspiration, Politics, Race

Stay Encouraged

Posted onJanuary 8, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

This time last year, I was not that excited. Instead of being hopeful for what the New Year would bring, I was too focused on what did not happen the previous year and how much more I had to do. Learn from my past mistake. Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Inspiration, Lifestyle

3WCircle Speaking Engagement

Posted onDecember 9, 2013August 29, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I was the speaker, but I walked away inspired by the stories and encouragement from other women. There was an interest in my notes. Below is my speaker notes/transcript. Thank you Caroline and Melissa for founding 3WCircle. Daphne @SuiteThreeOhSix is a food goddess! I never Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Women

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