Welcome to my blog!
On my to-do list for two years now, I finally launched a blog and gave myself 6 weeks to do so. Here it is…just in time for my birthday! 34 never felt so good! Mainly because I’ve never been 34...
View ArticleMonday Motivation – Watch this then be awesome!
Happy Monday morning! And it’s the first Monday in May. You only have 4 of these so make them count! Today’s motivation is brief (so much to do this week), but it sure is powerful! Take just a couple...
View ArticleGet Ready! Sewing Summit 2013 – Salt Lake
I am so excited to announce that I will be a guest speaker at this year’s Sewing Summit, a one-of-a-kind mix between a sewing retreat and a social media/blogging conference taking place in Salt Lake...
View ArticlePersonal Branding: A beautiful, glorious mess
“Our personal brands are stitched together by the unique threads of a beautiful, messy, glorious story.” – ME
View ArticleMonday Motivation: Don’t Quit
There comes a time in every project, relationship, business venture or life adventure that the urge to quit gets stronger than the will to push through. Giving up and throwing in the towel (or in some...
View ArticleTeens + Branding 101 = Awesomeness
I was honored to teach a Branding 101 class and social media to both high school and middle school students during the annual University of Colorado at Boulder’s Leeds School of Business, Business...
View ArticleWhere Personal Self & Professional Self Collide
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View Article3 Tips: Personal S.W.O.T. Analysis
If you went to business school or ever took a marketing class, then you know what a S.W.O.T analysis is. Traditionally, it is a structured planning method and strategic process used to evaluate the...
View ArticleFreedom, Independence and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate Independence Day and the sacrifices made for the freedom and democracy our amazing country, it’s only fitting to reflect upon the growing desire for individual...
View ArticleThank God for the Small Gigs
We’ve all heard the “started from the bottom now we’re here” or “before they were famous” stories… the multimillion dollar business owner who was homeless or the Oscar-winning actress who waited tables...
View ArticlePersonal Branding Pinterest Board
All year, I have been collecting the best personal branding resources across the web and have compiled them into one place. My “Brand YOU” Pinterest board includes a variety of tips, tricks and...
View ArticleBe yourself and your competition won’t matter!
Stop comparing yourself! Just stop it! We’ve all done it…seeing how we stack up next to our competition, sizing up someone else’s blog, comparing ourselves to an ex’s new girlfriend (or new wife for...
View ArticleThe Branding Process Starts with Strategy
Without vision, the brand will perish! Whether building a personal brand or branding a small business, it always has to start with vision and therefore strategy. Strategy is the most important element...
View Article5 Productivity Tips from Beyonce
Everyone is gawking over Mrs. Carter’s “superhuman productivity level” while I’m gawking over the strategic marketing (or lack there of) of her surprise album that she suddenly dropped late in the...
View ArticleMerry Christmas & Happy New Year
I don’t really have the words to describe the ups and downs of 2013, but I know that God is good. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Here’s to the amazing things that are yet...
View Article2014 Goals, Intentions & Declaration Toolkit
Happy New Year! I can’t believe another year has passed. 2013 was definitely filled with a lot of ups and downs, but I’m excited about all of the opportunities that 2014 has in store! If you’re like...
View Article3 Ways to Increase Your Speaking Engagements in 2014
This past week, I attended a NSA (National Speakers Association) one-day conference and walked away with a ton of knowledge around turing my keynote speeches into full-blown workshops, providing the...
View ArticleOnline Course: Take Your Blog from Good to Great!
If you currently have a blog, congratulations! It’s a big step to create a public platform to express yourself for the world to see, love and potentially even criticize. Hat’s off to you! Now that you...
View ArticleGuest Blog: The Power of the Selfie
Today, I had the privilege of blogging for The Personal Program, an organization that helps young women reach their potential by building their self-esteem. Michelle Collins, founder, is an...
View ArticleThe Biz on Business Cards (and DIY)
For all posts related to my 30-day countdown to Alt Summit click here. Business cards are the talk of the town at Alt Summit. How creative can you get? Does your card have stopping power? Did you make...
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