Connie Milligan, LCSW

If there is anything I’ve expressed that speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me at my email, connie [at] conniemilligan [dot] com

The Impact Of Local Women In Leadership

The Impact Of Local Women In Leadership

Women in leadership can make big impact, what that means locally was exciting to learn. In honor of International Woman’s Day, I will highlight the exciting change a few of our local leaders are creating. My friend Dr, Kinga Mnich, who started Ziva Voices* with the goal of amplifying woman’s stories worldwide, hosted a forum […]

The Importance Of Recognition

The Importance Of Recognition

Recognition is important, despite any cynicism you may have about awards. Yes, there can be politics, an unhealthy focus on winning, and others can be left out. Yet, it still serves an important function. Lee received the Life Time Achievement Award from the Lexington Music Awards this year. It’s the fourth year he’s been honored […]

Passion – Bringing Your Imagination Into Reality

Passion – Bringing Your Imagination Into Reality event music

When you follow your passion, you’re taking what is internally important to you and making it real. It is a rite of passage you take if you want to bring what you love into the world. It’s a heartfelt journey that takes work. I watched this as Lee hosted a concert to take a CD […]

Perseverance Takes Patience – Know When It’s Worth The Wait

Perseverance Takes Patience – Know When It’s Worth The Wait

PERSERVERENCE is often required to bring things to fruition, meaning it takes patience, hard work and waiting. We’re not good at this – being used to instant gratification. We want things quickly and become impatient with the process.  But I’m seeing how necessary perseverance is if you want something important. My friend, Dr. Kinga Mnich, […]

Is It Time For A Cathartic Awakening?

Is It Time For A Cathartic Awakening?

On Lee’s birthday, he had a cathartic awakening. He realized he needs to take himself and his talent seriously and do a course correction. I’ve had it happen several times too, and it has always produced profound change. This type of awakening is the cathartic jolt that makes you wake up and get moving, often […]

Staying Present – While Worrying About The Future

Staying Present – While Worrying About The Future

If you are trying to stay present, while worrying about the future, you have probably noticed that it’s not possible. You cannot be in two places at once! I’m addressing this pattern with several people and decided to write about it. This time of year, many of us are planning things to come – going […]

Finding Inspiration.. The Spark Of Change

Finding Inspiration.. The Spark Of Change

Inspiration swirls around you, even if you aren’t looking for it, or needing it, especially when you’re open to change. I was in NYC for a music conference with Lee Carroll and Alioune Guisse, where inspiration flowed from a firehose, so much so, you couldn’t take it all in. But if you were open and […]

Clarify Your Choices In The New Year – Using The Laws of Manifestation

Clarify Your Choices In The New Year – Using The Laws of Manifestation

Everything comes down to your choices; clarify what is important to you before you launch your New Year’s plans. The first three laws of manifestation help us do this. With unlimited options, getting clear on the choices that represent what is best for you becomes important. If you are like me with many demands on […]