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A place where I openly share my personal experiences and thoughts to connect, motivate, inspire and journey through life with you. 

7 Signs You Need to Do a Friendship Audit

It was an honor to be one of the experts interviewed and quoted in this timely article written by journalist Alesandra Dubin Published: Oct 21, 2024 for Woman’s Day

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10 Ways to Respond to Someone’s Bad News

Shari, along with several other experts, was interviewed by Angela Haupt for TIME. Check out this fabulous article that offers valuable insights for navigating sensitive conversations!

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The Art Of Friendship: How to Start Conversations That Attract Friends

Shari was interviewed by Mia Brabham, reporter for Shonda Rhime’s digital platform, Shondaland. Read this timely and fabulously written piece here! Great advice from a number of experts as we re-connect with others after the last 2 years of social distancing!

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3 Simple Ways To Establish A Friendship With Anyone You Meet

Check out Shari’s article written for Modern Professional — originally published on June 25, 2022.

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The Art of Friendship: How to Bond With a Stranger

Shari was interviewed by Mia Brabham, reporter for Shonda Rhime’s digital platform, Shondaland. Read this timely and fabulously written piece here! Great advice from a number of experts as we re-connect with others after the last 2 years of social distancing!

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Why It’s OK to End Toxic Friendships

Written by Shari Leid for Mommybites – originally published on December 28, 2021. As a parent of a young child, you teach countless skills daily. But chances are that you aren’t spending enough time teaching your child how to set boundaries, especially when it comes to ending toxic relationships with friends. If this sounds like […]

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5 Ways to Leave a Friend Group Without Major Drama

The last 2 years have carried a lot of shifts — which has often meant a shift in relationships, including friendships. Ending a friendship can be as difficult as ending a romantic relationship. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Stephanie Sengwe for PureWow. Check out our conversation at https://www.purewow.com/wellness/how-to-leave-a-friend-group

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3 Tips And Inspiration To Write Your First Or Your Next Book

Meet the women of the book, Friendship book series. This week (December 28th , 2021 2PM PST/ 5PM EST) I spoke with Martha Brockenbrough (The 50/50 Friendship Flow – Chapter 5- Live Your Values). Martha Brockenbrough is the award-winning author of more than 20 books for young readers, and two books for adults. She founded […]

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