Be careful about giving advice. It can come back to haunt you. My almost 4-year-old burned me pretty badly the other day. The modern world does not do us any favors when it comes to presence and focus. I work very intentionally with my son to help him avoid overwhelm and concentrate on one task at a time. When he starts flipping through another book while I’m reading one to him, I gently take it … [Read more...]
6 Simple Marketing Time-Savers
“How can I get all of this done?!” is one of the most popular brand and marketing laments I hear from small business owners and solopreneurs. We all know that marketing and promoting our business can take a lot of time. Time we just don’t seem to have if we want to also have a life. First and foremost, crafting a strong, clear brand strategy before you start punching through your marketing … [Read more...]
Living Without Regret
When it comes to the end of your life, will you look back with regret or gratitude? Unlike other tasks you may be able to put off, the thing about regret is that you kind of have to plan for this question right now. You know, since you’re currently living your life. Life is not a dress rehearsal, people. My mom, Elizabeth, passed away on January 30, 2016. She was 85 years old. She died … [Read more...]
Two powerful lessons for every new entrepreneur
A wise mentor sits with a serene smile, staring into the bright eyes of the eager protégée. She wraps her arm around the fresh young person and whispers, “Everything is going to be alright. Here’s all you really need to know…” I’m going to bet that was not your experience when embarking on entrepreneurship or self-employment. If you’re like me, it felt more like getting shoved into a deep … [Read more...]
How Starting With No Gets You to Yes
I’ve got a confession to make. The past few months have been full of angst for me over a simple and tired question you’ve most likely faced yourself: What do I want to do when I grow up? Now, I realize this is ridiculous coming from a 40-something wife, mother and business owner who seems to have it all locked down. I mean, seriously, shouldn’t I be all grown up by now? Surely publishing … [Read more...]
