Out of Alignment

Y’all, I’m out of alignment. Not chiropractically.  Energetically. I can tell because my to-do list has gotten out of control (like two pages, single spaced), I have a constant sense that I’m forgetting something, and I’m withdrawing from activities and people. What got me here?  Why am I so out of whack? When I’m balanced, my achiever and maximizer are what help me drive my business forward.  My achiever is what gives me the energy … Read more

What’s with the Monkey? (or, why I chose to rebrand)

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You may have noticed that I have a new look to my website and social media. My daughter called it a “glow up”. Whatever you call it, the new look and feel were designed to represent my true personality and brand. Why the Change? Since refocusing my business nearly four years ago, I’ve gotten really clear about the value I bring and how I want to offer my services.  I figured it was time to … Read more

How Celebrating Your Wins Leads to MORE Success

What are you celebrating this week? These posts show up in my social media feeds every Friday, and I usually toss out something good that happened – I signed a new client, I scheduled a trip, I finished a big project – and then continue scrolling. Like many entrepreneurs, no sooner do I achieve something I’ve worked a long time for than I check it off the list, wipe the imaginary sweat from my brow, … Read more

8 Duran Duran Songs That Will Inspire Entrepreneurs

Um, peeps? It’s Duran Duran Appreciation Day. Full disclosure, I was a huge Duran Duran fan. In fact, the band’s “Rio” tour was my first ever grown up concert without parents. This was waaaaay before cell phones (or pagers for that matter) so I remember my dad drove my friend and I to the venue, then napped in the truck while we rocked out to Simon, Nick, and the boys. Little did I know at that … Read more