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No matter how tired I am or what else is on my plate, I make the time to maintain a consistent blog schedule. I have seen first-hand the impact that consistency has on my company's bottom line. Read More

When I celebrated my first year in business, a client congratulated me and then said, “The next nine years will be the most difficult.” I thought he was being sarcastic. However, it didn’t take me long to realize that my assumption was wrong. Read More

While others in my industry are writing about ‘10 ways to achieve social media ROI,’ I am writing about lessons learned as a small business owner, life-changing personal events and the importance of core values. Read More

Most business books will tell you that few businesses survive their first year, and even less last in subsequent years. After what I’ve experienced, I can see why. There were times I wondered if I would make it – and times I almost didn’t... Read More

Does it bother you when someone does the bare minimum? Wears only 15 pieces of flair? Read More

It would be challenging to find anyone who has not been impacted by the new normal, regardless of their circumstances. Therein lies the hidden anxiety of COVID-19. The impact can be subtle, but still stressful. We are experiencing change. Change causes stress. Our body reacts. Read More

Most of us have had to shift quickly to the new normal, including working from home! For those of you who have mastered this, kudos to you! For those of you who still struggle to find a balance, this post is for you. Read More

There’s been a lot of talk about Yale’s Science of Well-Being course. Fortunately, I’ve completed it and I have the opportunity to share my insights about the program. Is it worth the time? Does it really increase your happiness? Read to find out! Read More

If empty paper aisles, overgrown hair and physical social isolation are our primary concerns, we really do emulate #firstworldproblems. While I’m unsure of what to say that will help you deal with this crisis, I’ve found that sharing my story – my vulnerability and fears – can be helpful to others. Read More

As you live and work through the coronavirus crisis, here are a few work-from-home tips inspired by my own remote work experience. Read More