Maria Walley

Maria Walley is a brand consultant and a prolific writer, who currently lives in an artsy old river town called Cincinnati. Previously the relationships editor at Verily Magazine, Maria spent her twenties working in ad agencies, marketing departments, and tech startups. A feminist at heart, she now finds herself living with three men: her husband and two baby boys.

If you're thinking 'I lost the weight. Now what?' read what this author has to say about finding true joy after hitting your goal weight.

Where I Found Happiness After Hitting My Goal Weight

Article / Health & Wellness

Read how this woman is helping opioid-addicted babies.

Meet the Woman Who Holds Opioid-Addicted Babies

Article / Volunteer

Read these 3 'aha' parenting lessons this author has learned.

3 ‘Aha’ Moments from Parenthood

Article / Relationships

Find out what could be the best things to give up for Lent based on your MBTI personality type.

What to Give Up for Lent, Based on Your MBTI

Article / Belief

Read about these Fat Tuesday traditions from around the world.

5 Fat Tuesday Traditions That Aren’t from NOLA

Article / Community

Read these 5 ways for how to survive an awkward conversation. Pictured: an empty restaurant booth.

5 Ways to Turn Around an Awkward Conversation

Article / Relationships

3 things you'd really do if you want to know how to be a minimalist beyond the trend.

3 Signs of an Authentic Minimalist Lifestyle

Article / Health & Wellness

These 5 questions can help guide you when choosing a hobby.

5 Questions to Help You Pick the Perfect Hobby

Article / Health & Wellness

Celebrate these 5 saints' feast days with these saint-inspired cocktails.

5 Saint-Inspired Cocktails to Celebrate Their Feast Days

Article / Community

Read how these benefits of silence can lead to true happiness.

Why Silence is Paramount for Health (& Happiness)

Article / Health & Wellness

Do you know which Catholic saints match your Myers-Briggs type? Find out by reading this article.

Discover a Patron Saint for Every Myers-Briggs Type

Article / Community

Here are 4 benefits of intermittent fasting that go beyond bodily health.

4 Ways Fasting Benefits Your Spiritual Health

Article / Belief

8 Saints You’ll Want Interceding for Your Love Life

8 Saints You’ll Want Interceding for Your Love Life

Article / Relationships

Read these 5 situations when self-care is not selfish.

5 Times Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

Article / Health & Wellness

8 need-to-see stunning examples of catholic architecture in the United States.

8 US Catholic Churches You Have to See to Believe

Article / Community

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Here's how to destress and restore your energy reserves: pick up a 'restorative niche.'

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Read about how a play brought out the true joy of family time on this family's vacations.

How a Play Brought Joy to Our Family Vacations

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These inmates are starting a new life, and this volunteer is helping them externally represent that by removing tattoos.

Jail Tattoo Removal Ministry Gives Inmates a Fresh Start

Read this reflective narrative about a Gang of Youths concert and the joy the band radiates.

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Download these 6 shareable notecards to spread joy.

Free Download: 6 Shareable Notecards to Spark Joy

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