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I'm sorry! Those two words can make or break even the most solid relationships. We've all done things that we are sorry for, but how we express our feelings about our own behavior says a lot. In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, co-hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss recent media events involving the apologies, or rather non-apologies, of public figures. They explore what apologies are, why and when you should apologize, or the reasons not to apologize if you do not truly feel sorrowful.

Robert Gordon, TED Talk, The Power of an Apology

PCD Counseling article, The 9 Rules of a True Apologies

Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., The Three Parts of a Meaningful, Heartfelt Apology

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In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie discuss a variety of benefits and challenges associated with home ownership as Greer embarks on the homebuying journey with Whitnie's assistance. Part of a recurring series, the sisters share insights into the decision-making and purchase process, as well as the heartache of having to prioritize key features based on budget and market conditions in the hot California real estate market. 

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As we approach Valentine's Day (or Galentine's or Palentine's) or if you prefer, simply the day to love yourself, it's important to remember that love is the answer to much of what ails us. But how do we ensure the love in our lives is good for us?

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss some of the challenges inherent in relationships, romantic and platonic, including letting go and moving on once relationships have run their course. But how do you do that, especially if ending the relationship wasn't your idea? And even if it was, where do your start and how do you begin to put the pieces back together? 

Letting go and moving on is not about forgetting, but forgiving--yourself and whoever caused you pain. Holding on to anger, bitterness or other negative emotions is harmful to your mind, body, spirit and future relationships. So do yourself a favor, get clarity on what you want in your relationships, focus on that and let the past be the past. Just remember to always cherish the lessons you've learned.

In this second of two parts of Growing Pains: The Next Chapter, Greer and Whitnie discuss some of the options, opportunities and considerations for you as you make your transition to empty nester or other life milestones. 

Do you want to travel? Take up a new hobby? Start a business? Or write the next great novel? Whatever you desire, the world is at your feet. Set aside the time to dream, set your new vision and then take action to make this chapter your best chapter yet.

While you don't want to paper over any feelings you may have with your children being out of the house, it's a time for reflection and the chance for you to explore all those things you've put on hold as you nurtured your family and prepared them for their next phase. Just because your nest is empty doesn't mean your future has to be empty too. Now's the time to fill it to the brim.

If you find yourself struggling with the transition, please don't hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional.

If there is anyway we can be of service as you pursue your dreams related to life, career, business or relationship, we are here to help. Please reach out through the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops Facebook Page, the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops website or send an email to [email protected].

After a two week hiatus, tending to the needs of a busy working mom, Greer is back in her host seat for this week's episode, Growing Pains: The Empty Nest. Despite the differences in how they arrived at this stage, both Whitnie and Greer have or are undergoing the transition to having an empty nest and learning about what that means as a part of parenthood. They discuss some of the strategies and tools they used to successfully embrace the inevitable. Join them in this first of two parts. 

If there is anyway we can be of service as you pursue work your way through transitions related to life, career, business or relationship, we are here to help. Please reach out through the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops Facebook Page, the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops website or send an email to [email protected].

Whitnie spends another Greer-less episode sharing some of her life lessons. In this episode, she tackles the topic of comfort zones and why they are not your friend. Nothing is growing in there and if the life you are living is not the life you want, what you want is outside the box you've placed yourself in. Get a vision, set a plan, take some action and just keep stepping till you get where you want to be.

As an in-demand coach, speaker, and mentor, Whitnie shares her wisdom from her own life experiences with grace, humility, and humor to drive change in today's business world. Using proven strategies, she takes you through the journey of developing your best characteristics and motivates you to step into being your better self, leading by example and pulling those around you up the ladder, too.

Whitnie is a six-time bestselling author, hosts several podcasts and is a frequent podcast guest. Her book The SIMPLE Leader(TM) is a compilation of her leadership column written for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s award winning Docket Magazine and the inspiration for her signature program The SIMPLE Leadership Method(TM).

To learn more about how you can work with Whitnie, please send an email to [email protected].

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie who is one sister short of a full LemonDrops, explores the meaning of new year, new you and shares tools and strategies of how you can make the changes you seek to make whether you set resolutions or not.

Whitnie reminds you that there is nothing wrong with you and no new you is necessary. Instead, seek how you can shed the layers of conditioning  and poor habits that have papered over the true you. You'll also learn how to change your habits through a three-step plan and by rewriting your story.

As an in-demand coach, speaker, and mentor, Whitnie shares her wisdom from her own life experiences with grace, humility, and humor to drive change in today's business world. Using proven strategies, she takes you through the journey of developing your best characteristics and motivates you to step into being your better self, leading by example and pulling those around you up the ladder, too.

Whitnie is a six-time bestselling author, hosts several podcasts and is a frequent podcast guest. Her book The SIMPLE Leader(TM) is a compilation of her leadership column written for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s award winning Docket Magazine and the inspiration for her signature program The SIMPLE Leadership Method(TM).

To learn more about how you can work with Whitnie, please send an email to [email protected].

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, hosts Greer and Whitnie, welcome guest Shawnte Kinney, who shares her story of pain and growth after learning her husband wanted out of their marriage without warning. Or was it?

 About Shawnte Kinney

Don't Be Bitter is the first book by Shawnte sharing her journey to the other side of healing after her husband asked for a divorce.  Shawnte depicts how God fed her daily from heaven along with the consistent actions she took to achieve her goal of purging the bitterness and pain from her heart.

To learn more about or to contact Shawnte visit her website at www.shawntekinney.com or her Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/inthelookingglass. Get your copy of Don't Be Bitter at https://amzn.to/3otAbsi.

Whew!! Hey LemonDroppers, we survived 2020 and are now in 2020Won!! That means we all won and it feels good to still be here. 

In this first episode of the new year and second season of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, the LemonDrops Sisters, Greer and Whitnie, discuss whether resolutions are the way to go and how to set goals or intentions (or even resolutions) that will get you the results you seek.

Greer shares of goals of finding love, a hypeman and a personal assistant to help her manage her life and business as she focuses on leveling up. And yes, the new love and hypeman can be the same dude. He does however, need to be free to share the #GreerOnTheGo experiences.

Whitnie shares her continuing goals of living the laptop lifestyle and working whenever, wherever and however she chooses. So far so good!!

What are some of the goals you are bringing with you into or reaching for in the new year? We'd love to hear from you!!

If there is anyway we can be of service as you pursue your dreams related to life, career, business or relationship, we are here to help. Please reach out through the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops Facebook Page, the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops website or send an email to [email protected]. 

2020 has been a year for the ages. Whether you thought the year was the worst ever, the best ever or somewhere in between, it will not be forgotten anytime soon. 

In this bonus year in review episode, The LemonDrops Sisters, Greer and Whitnie, review some of the highs and lows while reminding you that however you see what happens in life, there is always a silver lining and an opportunity to learn, grow and give.