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Welcome to Living with Big Dreams

Practical inspiration for chasing big dreams with kindness, resilience, and nourishing food.

Jan 23, 2025 • Marta Lane

Living With Big Dreams: Letting Go, Trusting Timing, and Shipping Anyway

Jan 8 • Marta Lane

Thank You, Dreamers: Finding Gratitude, Rest, and Hope

A thank you. In 2025 I learned that perseverance can be rest, loss can grow kindness, and hope lives quietly in the waiting.

Nov 5, 2025 • Marta Lane

Allyson Reedy on Perseverance, Publishing, and Finding the Right Time for Your Dreams

Author Allyson Reedy shares how she turned rejection into resilience and why perseverance is the secret to publishing her debut novel, Mrs. Wilson’s…

Oct 15, 2025 • Marta Lane

Roasted Squash with Sage and Pimentón | Cozy Fall Recipe

Warm up your fall with roasted butternut squash, sage, and Spanish pimentón—a simple, nourishing recipe that bridges summer brightness and autumn…

Oct 8, 2025 • Marta Lane

Recent posts

Facing Rejection: Surviving Pre-Pitch Jitters

Rejection anxiety is real. Here’s how I learned to calm my body, reframe failure, and keep going when the stakes felt sky-high.

Oct 1, 2025 • Marta Lane

Jennifer Caress on Overcoming Fear, Writing Plays, and Chasing Big Dreams

Playwright Jennifer Caress shares how she faced fear, staged The Pool at Millibo Theater, and why chasing big dreams is worth every hurdle.

Sep 17, 2025 • Marta Lane

Lemon Basil Vodka Gimlet Fizz – A Refreshing Summer Cocktail with Fresh Herbs

Sip summer with this Lemon Basil Vodka Gimlet Fizz—fresh basil, crisp lemon, smooth vodka, and bubbly tonic for a light, refreshing cocktail.

Sep 10, 2025 • Marta Lane

Declare Your Dreams: Jennifer Jabaley on Big Goals, Hard Work, and Living Boldly

Author Jennifer Jabaley shares how bold dreams, grit, and resilience shaped her family’s story—and why chasing big goals makes life richer.

Sep 3, 2025 • Marta Lane

Hadley Leggett on Reinvention, Anxiety, and Publishing Her Debut Novel

Hadley Leggett left medicine and journalism to pursue fiction. She shares lessons on reinvention, resilience, and her journey to publishing her debut…

Aug 20, 2025 • Marta Lane

Low-Carb Lemon Parsley Chicken with Konjac Noodles

Bright lemon, fresh parsley, and garlic elevate grilled chicken with no-carb noodles in this quick, healthy recipe bursting with the flavor of summer…

Aug 13, 2025 • Marta Lane

From Fantasy to Eight Books: How One Woman Found Her Voice

Sara LaFontain never dreamed of being a writer—until one person believed in her. Now she's published 8 books. A story about doubt, courage, and support.

Aug 6, 2025 • Marta Lane

Dairy-Free Tuna Salad with Lemon Bone Broth Dressing

This anti-inflammatory tuna salad is dairy-free, sugar-free, and full of flavor—perfect for summer dinners that nourish without sacrifice.

Jul 16, 2025 • Marta Lane

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