Music, Memories, and Mental Health

 April 02, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
15 years ago, I lost my brother to suicide. He was only 24. I think about him every day and still miss him terribly. My dedication to removing the stigma from mental illness comes from knowing that Danny chose suicide to end his suffering. I wish he’d...
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Should you take business to the greens?

 March 26, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Spring is coming; you can smell it in the air. And after a hard Ottawa winter, I feel like we’re all aching to get outside and lift our faces up from our screens to the sun. Which brings me to a surprisingly controversial topic, actually… leaving the...
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Is it a holiday if you're worrying about paying for it?

 March 06, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Can you REALLY call it a holiday if you’re worrying about how to pay for it? I’m writing this ahead of time so when you read it, I’ll actually be on a beach with my family getting some much-needed vitamin D and making memories. Everyone needs time to...
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Make space for inspiration and impact

 March 06, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I’m ready to get away. My husband, youngest son and I are heading south to the sun for March Break. Oh, I LOVE living in our multi-season hemisphere. But this winter’s frigid cold has settled itself deep into my bones. We seem to get snow storm after...
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Do you have enough?

 February 07, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I’m re-booting the concept of ‘having enough’ today, for a few reasons… …It’s January, and you’re probably thinking about finding ‘enough’ to pay off the holidays AND make contributions that will benefit your 2018 tax situation. …I’ve been reading some...
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Big Financial Detours: when you need a new map

 February 06, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When I ask them about it, my clients and prospective clients offer lots of different ideas around why and how they would enjoy being ‘wealthy’. Of course, ‘wealthy’ means different things to different people, but I do see a common thread around security...
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Resolve to get active – in growing your wealth!

 January 17, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
It seems like everybody I know has started wearing a fitness watch. These things make it super easy to watch your activity level, remind yourself to stretch and count your steps. I can see the advantage of setting regular reminders that prompt you to...
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HNY. So Now What?!

 January 02, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Happy New Year and an open-arm welcome to 2019!! I know. It feels premature to launch into full-on 2019 content. Many of you are still enjoying family time, holiday light shows and leftovers. Good for you! Take the time you need to relax, reset, and get...
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What's The Perfect Gift, Really?

 December 26, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
The paper, ribbons and boxes are tidied away (mostly), and you may still be finding Christmas dishes around the house. What does a typical Boxing Day hold for you? Scouring the stores or napping by a fire? Today I’ll be celebrating Christmas, Round Two...
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Giving in Gratitude This Year

 December 12, 2018 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Every year since 2011, Carole and I have hosted an appreciation event to thank our clients, friends, and business associates for their support throughout the year. Our Holiday Inspired Open House features fine food and beverages, live music, and a photographer...
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