Let’s start with love. Love is this month’s theme in the Let’s Spend the Year Together calendar. It was also the theme in January 2024 because it felt like the right way to begin a year. It still feels right now. Placing it here, near year’s end, is a reminder that it is never too late to begin with love, wherever we are. Start with self-love. Do you practice it regularly? Are you kind, gentle and honest with yourself? Self-love shows up as compassion, forgiveness, authentici

I’ve been having some wonderful conversations lately, and one in particular has stayed with me. A friend and I were exchanging voice...

This week on ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter podcast, I spoke with Rashida Godwin, a historian, entrepreneur and storyteller dedicated to...

Today, I want to explore what it means to revisit ideas that  had to wait for their right time.   I often tell the story of how my...

Welcome to a new episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, the podcast where we explore extraordinary stories through a lens of...

I have a friend with a brilliant business idea. The challenge hasn’t been the idea, it’s in the execution. She relies on others to help...

Welcome to a new episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter, the podcast where we explore extraordinary stories through a lens of...

Welcome to a new episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter , the podcast where we explore extraordinary stories through a lens of...

I  had a conversation recently with a friend who was about to start a new project. She was excited, but also hesitant and nervous. My...

Welcome to a new episode of  ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter  – the podcast where we explore extraordinary stories through a lens of...

In this uplifting and heartfelt podcast episode, I welcome Janice Mullings-George, mother, wife and passionate advocate for holistic...

In this week’s heartfelt episode, I sat down with Kuni Frith, an adventurous, spiritually grounded woman whose life and work are deeply...

Welcome to the very first edition of  ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter  podcast newsletter! Each week, you’ll get a quick and easy way to...

I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship lately and not just in passing. It’s been sitting with me, asking for attention. I even wrote a...

Summer is in full swing. The days are long, the sea is warm, and here in Bermuda, the humidity wraps around everything like a thick...

As summer approaches, many of us are beginning to plan breaks from work, carve out moments of rest or simply find space to breathe. It’s...

What I Didn’t Expect (but deeply appreciate) On May 25, I’ll turn 61. And while I don’t usually make a big deal of birthdays, this one...

We’re celebrating one full year of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter podcast , a year of stories, a year of listening, and a year of...

When the new year began, many of us set intentions for how we want to grow and evolve. But more and more, I see people shifting away from...

As I reflect on 2024, I’m reminded of the saying: people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. My heart is full of...

I recently had the incredible privilege of spending time in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa—a journey made possible by the heartfelt...

I recently spent a few hours with two friends, gathered around a table filled with snacks, wine, and a colorful assortment of stickers,...

I’m excited to share some reflections from my recent trip to Cleveland, Ohio, the birthplace of Appreciative Inquiry, where I attended...

Welcome to a special edition of Shutter Speed Newsletter. Last year, I took a bold step and created a calendar to share my photography...

At ABWilson Consulting, we’ve had an exciting week filled with creativity and growth ! My team (Dara and me) has been actively engaging...

Positivity can work wonders for both our physical and emotional well-being. When we focus on the good things in life, it helps reduce...

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are feeling the weight of loneliness and isolation, whether it’s personally or through someone we...

The first Monday in September is Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the hard work and contributions of workers. In Bermuda, Labor...

The weekend of August 17th and 18th was one Bermuda won't soon forget. Hurricane Ernesto made its presence known, battering our island...

Mark and I have explored a tiny portion of the Loire Valley. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, we were heading to France to look for...

I'm thrilled to announce that one of my photographs is on display in France! My agent and curator, Lisa Howie of Black Pony Gallery,...

Happy July!   I recently visited a friend's house and spotted the Let’s Spend The Year Together  calendar   proudly displayed in her...

Recently, while in London, my friend Ngadi and I took a train to Gillingham. As we settled into our seats at a table for four, we were...

As we welcome June, I've been reflecting on the theme of solitude, which is this month's focus in my Let’s Spend the Year Together...

Thank you to each of you who read and give feedback on my recent 60! newsletter. Your support and engagement are important to me, and I...

The next 3C Gathering is this Thursday, May 2 - tomorrow

My 60th birthday is on May 25. I have been reflecting on the passage of time and the fabulous journey that has led me to where I am...

March 30, 2024 I'm thrilled by the positive reception to the first episode of my podcast, ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter. It fills my...

Ah, springtime—when nature bursts into life, and new beginnings are all around us. And what better way to embrace the spirit of renewal...

February 26, 2024 The Let’s Spend the Year Together 2024 calendar March blog, Strength is now live. You can find it here. I'm excited to...

February 13, 2024 Happy Valentine’s Day. This month is brimming with exciting news, not to mention an extra day to squeeze in the good...

Turn the page of your calendar. Let’s enjoy February together.

Hello, wonderful person! Can you believe we're on the brink of February? This month's calendar theme is all about Being in Appreciation....

January 21, 2024 Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year? Not in my newsletter! So, with all the warmth of a hug, I’m sending you...

Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year? Not in my newsletter! So, with all the warmth of a hug, I’m sending you belated, yet...

Wishing you love, health and happiness!

If this is your first email from me, welcome to Shutter Speed Newsletter. You will receive updates on the Let’s Spend the Year Together...

Thank you to each of you who bought a Let’s Spend the Year Together 2024 calendar. When I started on this journey, I didn’t know what to...

This Tuesday will be my fourth and final calendar signing at Brown & Co. Stop by, I’d love to see you.

October 10, 2022 Since my last newsletter I’ve spent time in London and just completed my first week in Bangkok. Despite their...