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238. Express Tip #119: The 10-10-10 Rule in Decision Making

238. Express Tip #119: The 10-10-10 Rule in Decision Making

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAnybody in business know how important decision-making is. As a business owner or leader, you make decisions every day – ones that impact your company, your employees, and your customers.  A good decision or a bad decision is better than no...

232. Express Tip #116: Inconsistency Won’t Get You to the Next Level

232. Express Tip #116: Inconsistency Won’t Get You to the Next Level

iEvolve BlogAnnette Walter“Inconsistency won’t get you to the next level.”  This quote was told to me from my tennis coach and it really resonated with me. In business, consistency is one of the biggest indicators of success, but oftentimes inconsistency creeps into...

230. Express Tip #115: Keeping It Simple with Sales

230. Express Tip #115: Keeping It Simple with Sales

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterThe sales process at times can feel overwhelming and I am always looking for ways to simplify it. Well, there is a simple acronym to simplify and that is CLOSE. Think about closing when you are selling.  Clarifying: You are clarifying what...

228. Express Tip #114: Becoming a Winner by Taking the Small Action

228. Express Tip #114: Becoming a Winner by Taking the Small Action

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterThis topic might sound cliché, but it is very important. The difference between winners and losers is that the winners take the small action. To drill down more into how to become a winner, let’s talk about action and momentum.  Action: Both...

226. Express Tip #113: Numbers on a New Level

226. Express Tip #113: Numbers on a New Level

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterHow are you thinking about your numbers? As we are approaching the end of the year, a lot of us can become hyper focused on the numbers. They are key indicator of your business success and they are important.  But – I want you to look at them...

217. Express Tip #112: Trusting Yourself

217. Express Tip #112: Trusting Yourself

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAs a business owner, do you always trust yourself? It’s key to success, but sometimes we have a hard time doing it. This comes up in my coaching sessions a lot because so many people go through a struggle in trusting themselves, especially in...

216. Express Tip #111: Is Your New Hire Ready for a New Hire?

216. Express Tip #111: Is Your New Hire Ready for a New Hire?

iEvolve BlogAnnette Walter2022 has been a year for growth and a lot of new hires in many businesses. With the continued growth, eventually comes the time to ask if your new hire is ready for a new hire.  A lot of you have made a lot of new hires and the honeymoon...

215. Express Tip #110: Dreaming the Impossible

215. Express Tip #110: Dreaming the Impossible

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterYou might want to get out your pen and paper before hitting play on this episode. We are dreaming the impossible today.  I want you to make a list of ten things that would be impossible for you to accomplish. What would these ten things be? ...

214. Express Tip #109: Be Patient in Your Business

214. Express Tip #109: Be Patient in Your Business

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterIt’s probably not new to you that entrepreneurs as a whole can be a bit impatient. There are so many decisions and new ideas you are doing every day – you are always on the move! Which is why every now and then you need a gentle reminder of...

Episode 212. Express Tip #106: Different Stages in Leadership

Episode 212. Express Tip #106: Different Stages in Leadership

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterHave you ever wondered how long it will take you to be the leader and CEO of your company? Are you the one that does everything in your business right now? Or do you have leaders within your team that guide and teach the newest members? Today...

Episode 210. Express Tip #105: Getting Rid of the Bad Eggs

Episode 210. Express Tip #105: Getting Rid of the Bad Eggs

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterThroughout life, we’ve all encountered toxic, difficult people. Whether it’s a pessimistic family member, a friend who does not respect your boundaries, or a manipulative employee, their presence in your life is unavoidable.  Having to deal...

Episode 208: Express Tip #104: The gold paperclip

Episode 208: Express Tip #104: The gold paperclip

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterHow can a gold length of wire bent into flat loops that are used to hold papers together make customers feel so special? Well, here is the reason… When we talk about marketing we immediately think about digital marketing, social media, niche,...

Episode 201. Express Tip #101: Nobody Wins Who Is Afraid of Losing

Episode 201. Express Tip #101: Nobody Wins Who Is Afraid of Losing

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterThe success of your business begins with your mindset. It begins with the belief that your knowledge, talents, and wisdom can be developed through effort, patience, and persistence.  “Nobody wins who is afraid of losing”  This quote really...

Episode 200 Express Tip #100: Our 200th Episode!

Episode 200 Express Tip #100: Our 200th Episode!

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterWelcome to the celebration of the 200th episode of The Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast! If you want, you can listen to it here. First, I want to start by saying how grateful I am for your support and how excited I am to share this special...

Episode 198. Express tip #99: Growing Where You are Already Strong

Episode 198. Express tip #99: Growing Where You are Already Strong

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterHi there, entrepreneurs and business owners! As you know, I love helping you navigate the ins and outs of your entrepreneurial journey and grow and scale your business. I want to see YOU grow and reach your next level so that you can be the...

Episode 194. Express Tip #97: Being Distracted by Opportunity

Episode 194. Express Tip #97: Being Distracted by Opportunity

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterToday we are talking about being distracted by opportunity. With everything happening in our world right now, and the changes the pandemic brought in the last two years it is very easy to lose focus and get distracted by opportunities, and...

Episode 190. Express Tip #95: What Are You Holding on to?

Episode 190. Express Tip #95: What Are You Holding on to?

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterFor an entrepreneur or business owner, every product we make and service we provide is close to our hearts.  Every team member and every client becomes part of our family. We are protective of them.  We want them to be successful and perform...

Episode 186. Express Tip #93: Being resistance to change

Episode 186. Express Tip #93: Being resistance to change

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterIn every aspect of our lives and at any given time we are faced with some kind of change. It is inevitable. Sometimes it’s not easy but resisting change comes down to one thing: fear of the unknown.   Even if we have all the information and...

Episode 184. Express Tip #92: Facts Versus Assumption

Episode 184. Express Tip #92: Facts Versus Assumption

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterToo often we find ourselves immersed in a larger-than-life to-do list. Who said entrepreneurship was easy, right? The decision-making process is an important part of our daily lives, but making big business decisions may cause a lot of stress...

Episode 182. Express Tip #91: Selling and Ownership Transition

Episode 182. Express Tip #91: Selling and Ownership Transition

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterEntrepreneurs and business owners pour long hours, sweat, and tears into their company to see it succeed. It takes a lot of sacrifices and hard work to get a small business off the ground, which may make the decision to sell or transfer...

Episode 176. Express Tip #88 Quick Wins and Yeses!

Episode 176. Express Tip #88 Quick Wins and Yeses!

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAs an entrepreneur and business owner, you had probably felt a little discouraged in your journey at some point. Oftentimes we might find ourselves having more unproductive weeks than we like, or sometimes we feel exhausted or in a rut. Here...

Episode 172. Express Tip #86 Tracking KPIs with your clients

Episode 172. Express Tip #86 Tracking KPIs with your clients

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterToday, I want to give you tips on how to check in with your clients with four KPIs around the client experience. These tips will help you immensely when your business is growing. What doesn’t get tracked, can’t get managed. That’s why key...

Episode 170. Express Tip #85 Looking for the Perfect Hire

Episode 170. Express Tip #85 Looking for the Perfect Hire

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterLooking for the perfect person to hire within your organization? From small businesses to multinational companies, everyone at some point needs to set a hiring process or system when filling a new position. Do you know each step needed to...

Episode 168. Express Tip #84: What Fuels You vs. What Drains You

Episode 168. Express Tip #84: What Fuels You vs. What Drains You

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterBusiness owners may easily fall into a pattern of having days of endless activities that make them lose focus on the essential things. Specifically, the things they are passionate about.  Let’s face it, no one has time to do everything. You...

Episode 166. Express Tip #83: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Episode 166. Express Tip #83: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterThere comes a time at the beginning of each year when we are setting the pace for how we want the rest of the year to go. As the leader of your business, it is important to make sure you're focusing on the right things. Let’s take a moment to...

Episode 164. Express Tip #82 Dream Team + Dream Process = Dream Company

Episode 164. Express Tip #82 Dream Team + Dream Process = Dream Company

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterDo you have a team of talented rockstars and amazing individuals?  Picture yourself back in middle school on the sidelines of kickball. You are required to handpick your team. Would you pick the same people you have on your team now? Would...

Episode 160. Express Tip #80 Set The Process, Build Your Business

Episode 160. Express Tip #80 Set The Process, Build Your Business

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterEvery team member in your business should know the collection of tasks that will accomplish your organization’s goal. The collective processes of each team member will successfully deliver the services or products to your clients. And having...

Episode 156. Express Tip #78 Scaling without friction

Episode 156. Express Tip #78 Scaling without friction

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterWhat comes to your mind when you hear something like “it's time to scale your business”? Oftentimes, business owners like you are nervous to grow and scale because you feel like it's going to come with so much trouble, headache, frustration,...

Episode 154. Express Tip #77 Your breakeven number

Episode 154. Express Tip #77 Your breakeven number

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterYou can’t manage what you don’t measure. Have you checked your business’ breakeven number?  This year is coming to an end and a new year is starting, so now is a really good time to analyze it. Sometimes your expenses, as your business grows,...

Episode 152. Express Tip #76. Revisiting your old habits

Episode 152. Express Tip #76. Revisiting your old habits

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterWe all have certain habits that we want to break, maybe it's Netflix before bed, or scrolling on social media before you even get out of bed in the morning, maybe you’re drinking too much coffee? Eating too much sugar?  It's that time of the...

Episode 150. Express Tip #75. Celebrate Small Wins

Episode 150. Express Tip #75. Celebrate Small Wins

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterEntrepreneurs and business owners are wired to be tenacious, to keep on going, and to chase the next goal and level of growth. And sometimes you forget to stop and celebrate your wins, whether they’re big or small.  So today I want to...

Episode 148. Express Tip #74. The 48 hour rule

Episode 148. Express Tip #74. The 48 hour rule

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterHave you heard about the 48 hour rule?  It’s when you, as the CEO and leader of your business, try to imagine having 48 hours to get your company ready for a year without you. It’s when you pretend you’re going on a year-long trip without...

Episode 144. Express Tip #72 Two tips for time efficiencies

Episode 144. Express Tip #72 Two tips for time efficiencies

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterRecently, together with my rockstar assistant, we went through all of 2022 and we blocked out all my recurring meetings, we categorized and blocked them with specific times in my calendar, even my slower or off days. We did it to make sure...

Episode 140. Express Tip #69: Focus on the good

Episode 140. Express Tip #69: Focus on the good

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterI've gotten a tip from Mel Robbins, who is one of my favorite authors and motivational speakers out there. What does Mel do? She looks for a heart in nature every day, something in the shape of a heart. How amazing is that? So the other day,...

Episode 138. Express Tip #68: Mapping out your dream team

Episode 138. Express Tip #68: Mapping out your dream team

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAre you aware of how powerful visualization is? Unfortunately, many people don’t know how beneficial it can be in their lives and business.  We are all doing plenty of visualizations every day, so why not intentionally do it towards our goals...

Episode 134. Express Tip #67: Four Stages for Setting a Process

Episode 134. Express Tip #67: Four Stages for Setting a Process

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterEvery process in your business matters, and your approach to their continuous improvement is essential to get them as efficient and effective as they can be. It’ll give you the advantage you need in your industry. So how do you do it? These...

Episode 132. Express Tip #66: What have you outgrown?

Episode 132. Express Tip #66: What have you outgrown?

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterI always come to you with patterns and themes that I see amongst all the entrepreneurs I work with in Mastermind groups, Private Coaching Sessions, and those who have participated and graduated from some of our digital programs.  Our most...

Episode 130. Express Tip #65: Common Business Owner Problems

Episode 130. Express Tip #65: Common Business Owner Problems

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterBeing an entrepreneur is a tough job, to say the least. With my experience as a business owner and coach, I’ve gathered these six common issues that I’ve seen my clients go through during their entrepreneurial journey. Take a look to know...

Episode 128. Express Tip #64: Who’s Job am I Doing?

Episode 128. Express Tip #64: Who’s Job am I Doing?

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAre you making the most of your time and talent in your business? Do you want a business where you can have more time to work on what really moves the needle? No more frustration and suffering, please keep reading.  You’re doing a task, you...

Episode 126. Express Tip #63: The Patterns in Entrepreneurship

Episode 126. Express Tip #63: The Patterns in Entrepreneurship

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterDo you feel confident, empowered, and rich in your business? Or do you feel stressed, scared, and limited?  Whenever I’m coaching business owners, there’s always a set of entrepreneur patterns that are similar between all of them,...

Episode 122. Express Tip #61: Conquering the Overwhelm

Episode 122. Express Tip #61: Conquering the Overwhelm

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAre you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel there is so much to be done that you can’t keep up?  If feeling like this is something you deal with often, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Keep reading for an express tip on how to deal with being...

Episode 120. Express Tip #60: The Small Tweaks

Episode 120. Express Tip #60: The Small Tweaks

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterAs an entrepreneur and business owner, you are probably spending a lot of time and energy thinking about the next steps to grow and scale your business. But doing so shouldn't be complicated, take too much time or be overly expensive. ...

Episode 118. Express Tip #59: Addition via Subtraction

Episode 118. Express Tip #59: Addition via Subtraction

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterThere’s a quote that my team’s attorney always says. She is a phenomenal resource in my informal board, and she says this especially when we're going through different growth stages of the business or when the business is scaling: “Addition...

Episode 116. Express Tip #58: The Identity Crisis in Your Business

Episode 116. Express Tip #58: The Identity Crisis in Your Business

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterCan you have an identity crisis in your business?  Sure you can and it’s all surrounded by hiring new members of your team and scaling your business.  When it’s time to hire help, that’s when you delegate tasks to the new person. Sometimes...

Episode 114. Express Tip #57: The Secret to Effective Hiring

Episode 114. Express Tip #57: The Secret to Effective Hiring

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterDo you have a set, consistent hiring process in your business that you follow every single time you need to make a hire?  Are you even ready to hire? Do you know what to do to find the right candidate for your business? How do you know who is...

112. Express Tip #56: Success Loves Speed

112. Express Tip #56: Success Loves Speed

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterWhat comes to your mind if I say: “Success loves speed”? This quote seems to confuse people the moment I say it, maybe they don’t get it at first, or they don’t agree with it but I encourage you to hear me out and let me explain. Here's what...

Episode 108. Express Tip #54: Focusing on Your Inner Compass

Episode 108. Express Tip #54: Focusing on Your Inner Compass

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterWhen you listen to the soft whispers of your soul, that inner desire will show you where you need to go, it’ll guide you to all the answers you’ve been searching for. So how do you focus on your inner compass? This blog is coming to you...

Express Tip #53: The Hiring Process

Express Tip #53: The Hiring Process

iEvolve BlogAnnette WalterToday, let’s talk about hiring, and more specifically your process of hiring. A process that can be extremely exhausting if you don’t have a strategic way to go about it. If you feel like it’s a challenge for you in your business, you’re not...

Episode 104. Express Tip #52: The Feeling of Growth

Episode 104. Express Tip #52: The Feeling of Growth

iEvolve BlogEpisode 104. Express Tip #52: The Feeling of GrowthAnnette WalterIn this community, we always talk about how to grow and scale your business. That’s what we love to do. If you’re not familiar with what we do, we take businesses and companies and we scale...

Episode 102. Express Tip #51: Going Back to Your Basics

Episode 102. Express Tip #51: Going Back to Your Basics

iEvolve BlogEpisode 102. Express Tip #51: Going Back to Your BasicsAnnette WalterThere comes a time in the year (or several times) that you may end up being pulled in multiple directions, your schedule changes, and life changes a little bit as you know it. In these...

Episode 100. Express Tip #50: Our 100th Episode!

Episode 100. Express Tip #50: Our 100th Episode!

Today, this blog is all about the celebration of The Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast getting to its 100th episode! I couldn’t be more excited, and I want to start by thanking you. Thank you for your support, it’s been an amazing ride. This podcast was launched in the...

Episode 98. Express Tip #49: Finding Your New Rhythm

Episode 98. Express Tip #49: Finding Your New Rhythm

Shifting into summer, your entire routine changes, it just simply does. You’re in a dual working household, with children out of school, you’re trying to grow your business, and build your wealth but also tend to your family, all at the same time. You’re feeling like...

Episode 96. Express Tip #48 Saying Yes inside your Yes’s!

Episode 96. Express Tip #48 Saying Yes inside your Yes’s!

Is the client always right? And do they get to do what they want once they hire you?  If you answer Yes to one or both of these questions, this is for you.  Constantly prioritizing the needs of your clients over your needs and letting them go around your boundaries...

Episode 94. Express Tip #47: What’s Important Now

Episode 94. Express Tip #47: What’s Important Now

Coming to you with a short but powerful one. Let’s get right into it, I want you to take this moment to zero in on what is the most important thing for you. Use this blog as the best excuse to take a break, it’ll only take you a few minutes, so hear me out. ...

Express Tip #46: Building The Next Layer Of Your Organization

Express Tip #46: Building The Next Layer Of Your Organization

We’re going into summer! Schedules change and people will either work more or will decide to take a break, a breather. Either way, it’s perfectly fine.  In our previous blog Two Tips To Set You Up For Summer Success, we talked about carving out some time for creative...

Express Tip #45: Setting Your Summer Schedule

Express Tip #45: Setting Your Summer Schedule

When summer comes, changes come. The pace of your business, the pace of everyone’s schedules, the pace of our kids’ sports and school and especially the weather. It’s better to be prepared and enjoy it to the max and squeeze every special moment with family and...

Express Tip #44: Three Reasons Why New Hires Fail

Express Tip #44: Three Reasons Why New Hires Fail

You’re working hard on your business, it’s going great so it’s time to expand and hire a new member, amazing! Do you have everything ready? Or you’ll just wing it. Hiring new members and not maximizing their talents is a waste of time...and money. Today, I’ll give you...

Episode 87. Express Tip #43: Gaining Visibility

Episode 87. Express Tip #43: Gaining Visibility

Social media algorithms can make you throw your hands up after trying to understand every update, every change, to then rethink your strategic approach.  You need to stay on top of what they’re doing, caring the most for your organic reach as the algorithm continues...

Express Tip #42: Four Tips Not Be a Bottleneck in Your Business

Express Tip #42: Four Tips Not Be a Bottleneck in Your Business

When you’re an entrepreneur, it’s easy to find yourself busy with your head deep down in your business and it’s day to day. The day to day can be thick in chaos, mile-long to-do lists and unplanned emergencies so it can be hard sometimes to go up for air and ask for...

Episode 83. Express Tip #41: Confused Buyers Do Not Buy

Episode 83. Express Tip #41: Confused Buyers Do Not Buy

You don’t lose clients because your competition has a better product or service. You lose them due to confusion. That’s why you need to get crystal clear on your pitch, what’s the value you can give them and a killer offer. Confused buyers, do not buy. Consider what...

Episode 81 Express Tip# 40 Build People

Episode 81 Express Tip# 40 Build People

Do you help your team explore their potential and greatness? Or let them know how important they are as members of your team and business?   It’s time to show up and check on your people. As a business leader, when you take the time to recognize and let the people...

Episode 79. Express Tip #39 Destination Disease

Episode 79. Express Tip #39 Destination Disease

Have you ever battled frustration because a certain goal hasn’t manifested the way you expected? Have you ever thought, when I get all or any of my dreams fulfilled, that’s when I’ll be truly joyful and happy? Today I want to address what’s called Destination...

Episode 77. Express Tip #38 Good Thing are Ahead and Waiting For You

Episode 77. Express Tip #38 Good Thing are Ahead and Waiting For You

Let me tell you a story with a powerful message called The Chinese Bamboo Tree. It says that when you plant the seeds for the Chinese Bamboo, you water, nurture and fertilize them for the first year but you won’t see any small sprout or anything above ground. You...

Episode 65. Express Tip #32: Gaining Reassurance in your Business

Episode 65. Express Tip #32: Gaining Reassurance in your Business

Can this winter last all year long? - said no one ever. That’s nuts AND scary, right? But you know what’s scarier? When a little seasonal business depression turns into more than a season.  At the moment of posting this blog, we are dead center, midway through Quarter...

SPEED

SPEED

In COVID America 2020, some days fly by in a hot second and others seem as slow as molasses. The months seem to have a similar pace, and it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of what we’ve missed or hung up on our progress. It’s in these times that we come face to face...

From Tired to Focused

From Tired to Focused

There’s a lot of anxiety, fear, doubt, and uncertainty... swirling around out there. Chances are you’re burning the candle at both ends due to the demands of your family, team, and clients. You’re so busy keeping up with what everyone else needs, you don’t even have...

Reverse Engineering Your Goals

Reverse Engineering Your Goals

As we dig into fourth quarter and round out 2020, you’re probably taking a hard look at your goals. You’ve done the hard work to identify what you want, and you’ve stepped into believing that it’s possible. You’ve identified a new level of revenue you would like to...

MamaThis App Interview Gives iEvolve Shoutout

MamaThis App Interview Gives iEvolve Shoutout

iEvolve Client, Sara Stein, Drops MamaThis App  In an interview with Chesapeake Family Life, Sara Stein discusses her new app, MamaThis, and how iEvolve Consulting helped her get her business started! Find out about the app at mamathis.com or download it on the Apple...

The 4 Phases of Growth

The 4 Phases of Growth

Are you starting a lot of new projects? Implementing new products or services? Evolving? If so, you’re somewhere in the 4 Phases of Growth. Knowing the phases is important so we can recognize if we’re getting stuck in a phase for too long and if so, why. I often see...

Let’s Clean This Up!

Let’s Clean This Up!

Kathleen Bands is a third-generation owner of My Cleaning Service Inc., a Baltimore based cleaning company that recently turned 50 years old. Lately, Kathleen has been featured by the Baltimore Business Journal for her family’s unique story and The Daily Record for...

Actualization

Actualization

Actualization is the state of something becoming reality. When something is actualized, we accept it, and once we reach a state of acceptance, we can continue to move forward. Right now, we have an even deeper state of uncertainty than we did back in March. Schools...

Evolving on the Path of Education

Evolving on the Path of Education

**Make sure your SOUND IS ON to hear the full sound bite above from Evelyn Wright**On this week’s podcast, I got to chat with Ev Wright, the Director of Wright Academics, a tutoring and academic coaching company in Towson, MD. Wright Academics services many areas...

Let’s Dress It Up!

Let’s Dress It Up!

**Make sure your SOUND IS ON to hear the full sound bite above from Sophia Maroon**Last week, we were joined by Sophia Maroon, the owner and founder of Dress It Up Dressing, on my new podcast, The Entrepreneur Evolution. In the episode, Sophia shared about her...

Why I Wanted to Start a Podcast

Why I Wanted to Start a Podcast

I love the work I do...it is deep, raw, real and exciting. Supporting business owners’ personal and business growth is truly my passion and why I started iEvolve Consulting in the first place. It is what lights me up day after day! I am a lifelong learner, and...

W.I.N. (What’s Most Important Now)

W.I.N. (What’s Most Important Now)

We’re in an interesting, paradoxical season. On the one hand, kids are done with school, the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and we (theoretically) should be more relaxed. Yet, I am realizing that a good amount of us are feeling the exact opposite (myself...

Pep Talk

Pep Talk

Comparison has accompanied the rise of social media. We see the highlights in other’s lives, and we compare our life to theirs. How could we not? We are inundated with information, pictures, tweets, and more nearly every second of everyday. While this season has shown...

Discouraged in the Details

Discouraged in the Details

Often when we start businesses, we start them with the big picture in mind. Whether our goal is to make money doing something we love, meet a need, or both, business owners decide to launch businesses based on a larger vision. While that vision and belief are what...

Keep Showing Up

Keep Showing Up

There is so much change in the air. I am full of heaviness and exhaustion yet vulnerability and open-mindedness. I’m confused yet empathetic and intentionally listening and learning. But this I know: there is strength in me, and there is strength in you. We have the...

Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations

Take a moment to visualize what you would like to become. Take a second and let that dream take hold in your mind and your heart. Let it reverberate within you and manifest in your thoughts. Then, consider this statement, “You cannot have what you are not willing to...

Failure & Rejection

Failure & Rejection

Some of the best advice I have received over quarantine comes from Cathy Heller. She emphasizes, “Failure is feedback, and rejection is redirection.” During such a turbulent time, it can be tempting to avoid trying new things out of fear of failure and rejection. Many...

The Thoughts in Our Head

The Thoughts in Our Head

On average, we have around 3,000 thoughts per hour. In quarantine, with more time to ourselves, we probably have more. This week, I have been growing deeper in self-awareness diving into my thought life. What am I thinking during times of anxiety, fear, or worry? What...

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.