3 Things I Learned from Driving in Japan
Reflecting in the Aftermath of Nashville's Violent Storm: Making Space for New Wins
It's overwhelming to see the devastation all around us. It won't be easy to start over. As we start over and rebuild together, I know that we will create something even better than what existed before. As we clean up and declutter our streets, I know we will be making room for new wins in our city and our communities.
5 Lessons a Screaming Toddler Taught Me About Establishing Trust Online
People may not be able to see your face when you’re leaving a comment online, but they subconsciously pick up on verbal cues that quickly let them know whether you’re approachable or not. You may not even realize what energy you are projecting through your online communications. That’s ok…. Just take a step back before you post and think about how it might be received by an outsider before you post.
5 Tips To Help You Get Rid of the Trash in Your Heart and Mind
What kind of embarrassing problem are you ignoring in your life? You aren’t "bad" for having trash. You aren't "bad" even if someone else said you are. Your struggle with finances doesn’t have to last forever — you can take control of it. Your lack of boundaries doesn’t have to continue to destroy your peace and allow others to walk all over you.
What if it's actually killing you?
You might not even realize what's killing you right now. The crazy thing is that negative thinking can look “useful”. It can seem helpful. Sometimes your sight can deceive you. You might be believing one thing but the opposite is taking place. Something that may seem beautiful may actually be killing you.
3 Simple Steps to Make Your Logo Look Better
Get a New Perspective from Grosmommy's Amish Quilts
My favorite quilts in Grosmommy's house were not the fancy ones she quilted for the “Englisha people”, though. Those quilts were beautiful, but those quilts were not what kept me warm when Grosmommy told my brothers and I to go take a nap. The quilts I loved the most were the soft worn plain block quilts on Grosmommy’s beds.
19 Ways to Make a Positive Difference with Your Business
Tell another business owner about a new podcast episode or tool that you found to be really helpful. Send out an email blast with an encouragement that’s applicable to your audience. Connect with one person one on one. Don’t do it for a sale. Just make time to connect with someone who you don’t know, with a genuine interest in their life and their goals…
4 Ways to Clarify Your Website Message
Why You Need to Slow Down to Win
It Might Be Time to Let Go of Your Idea
How to Grow Your Business and Make a Difference
Nothing was an overnight success for Urban Southern. Regina and I had quite a few moments of wondering if we could actually make a go of this thing, but we didn’t spend too much time wallowing in those doubts. We just kept working. And that was a crucial key to gaining enough traction to keep moving forward.
Woman, be a little savage.
Don’t Think About Which Foot to Dance On
My heart was beating in my ears and my body felt like a misshaped log. After a few more awkward moves, I decided to try relaxing. I dropped my head forward a little and found myself leaning against my dance partner’s chest. I closed my eyes and stopped thinking about what I was supposed to do and for just a few steps, I found myself moving with the music. It felt like magic.
A French Lesson: "Perfect ruins it."
You are so incredibly loved. Just believe it.
When we got older, the lies were confirmed every time we got hurt some more… When nothing seemed to go right and we couldn’t win no matter how hard we tried. When the media said the only love-able people are the beautiful, interesting, smart ones. When it didn’t feel like we have a place to belong here…
6 Steps to Harness the Power of Micro Influencer Marketing
The cost of displaying ads on billboards and TV hasn’t gotten cheaper, but today, those ads aren’t nearly as effective as having five of your friends post photos with raving captions about your new product on Instagram.
Millennials and Gen Z are at the forefront of this shift in marketing. Don’t get left behind.
