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What happens when we stop striving for self-worth and start speaking from it?
At a recent women’s wellness event, I shared a message that hit home—not just for the audience, but for me. It felt like both a whisper...
Tressa Lacy
Apr 11 min read
A Celebration of Zonta
It’s nights like the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s anniversary celebration that remind me of the power of building a better world...
Tressa Lacy
Mar 92 min read
Budgeting Part 6- The Master Budget
Over the past six months, we've explored the essentials of budgeting: categorizing expenses, creating separate budgets, setting up...
Tressa Lacy
Jan 311 min read
Stronger than we think: Strength Beyond the Wall
There’s nothing quite like seeing someone you care about find their passion, something that truly lights them up. Watching my son take up...
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Sep 28, 20241 min read
Lessons in Courage and Leadership
Each week for the Intermediate Accounting III course I teach, I invite a speaker. This month, we heard from Seema Grover and Adrian...
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Sep 28, 20241 min read
Budgeting Part 5 - Tackle Infrequent Expenses
This month, I've given several presentations on cash flows and was struck by how much this topic ties into my next budgeting tip:...
Tressa Lacy
Sep 28, 20241 min read
Speaking from the heart: The power of human connection
I’ve never thought much about what it’s like for the person on the stage. But now that I’m the one speaking at events, it’s often on my...
Tressa Lacy
Aug 29, 20241 min read
teaching & Mental Health
In my role as an accounting professor, I see firsthand the struggles students face. Teachers are on the front lines when it comes to...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read
Budgeting Part 4 -Master Variable Expenses
April is financial literacy month, a pivotal month for financial reflection and empowerment. What a great time to recap the steps we've...
Tressa Lacy
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Humbling InsightsEmbracing Hope on the 'Magnify' Podcast
Recently, I had an opportunity to contribute to Deseret Book’s “Magnify the Good” podcast. When a friend invited me to share my thoughts,...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
Budgeting Part 3- Separate Bank Accounts for each Expense Type
Have you ever had an experience where you look at your bank account balance and feel like you're doing okay, only to realize later that...
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Jul 31, 20241 min read
Ignoring Problems vs. Facing the Wasp
The other day, I found myself in my office surrounded by six attentive students seeking guidance on complex accounting concepts like...
Tressa Lacy
Jun 29, 20241 min read
embracing the Unexpected
I had a profound experience that made me reflect deeply on my journey from lumberjack girl to educator. For Spring Quarter, I’ve been...
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Jun 29, 20242 min read
Budgeting Part 2- Craft Budgets by Expense Type
While I realize the topic of budgeting can feel overwhelming, as we take small steps together, it will become less daunting. Imagine only...
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Jun 29, 20242 min read
Budgeting Part 1 – Separate and Conquer
Are you ready for a financial revolution? If you've set a budgeting goal, here's a crucial step to help you achieve it. This isn't your...
Tressa Lacy
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Achieving Goals in The New Year through Vision Boards and The Power of Collective Support
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at an event where we delved into the resources that drive positive change and help us achieve our...
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Jan 31, 20242 min read
Unseen Ripples: The Impact of Small Acts of Kindness
Several years ago, I embarked on the adventure of founding Undaunted Women, a nonprofit grounded in the simple yet powerful belief that...
Tressa Lacy
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Let's Talk About AI
Years ago, I heard about a woman who received one of the first microwave ovens. It was a massive contraption that occupied half of her...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read
In the Heart of the Forest: A reflection on child labor
I toil in the forest’s heart, where towering trees whisper secrets to the heavens. A child amidst giants. My hands—meant for games and...
Tressa Lacy
Nov 8, 20231 min read
The Power of Hope
Hope, in all its simplicity, is a force that has changed my life in ways I never imagined. Recently, a friend shared an experiment by a...
Tressa Lacy
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Journey to Eyes Open
I began this journey when my blindfolds fell. It felt as if my world was falling apart. Then I was reminded that “to see demands responsibility,” so I began Speaking, Mentoring, and Teaching. As I spoke, I wrote, which became my memoir about my life as a child lumberjack.
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