Are we fair? November 15, 2021 Do we treat small businesses fairly? Or Do we treat small businesses differently from big businesses? I think we do treat small businesses differently. I think we set our expectations much higher. Maybe even unrealistically high. It got me thinking … Read more
Do you feel like a fraud? November 8, 2021 When I am on a call with potential clients, do you know what I hear over and over again? Some version of impostor syndrome. It can sound like this: I didn’t go to college; I’m not as qualified. I just … Read more
Stop the Guilt! October 18, 2021 I was in a workshop the other day, and we got on the topic of online courses or courses in general. Have you purchased a course before? I have. Many of them. I am actually in the process of creating … Read more
Garlic and Happy Thanksgiving October 11, 2021 In Canada, Thanksgiving is supposed to be a celebration of the harvest. An appreciation for all that that is the growing season produces. I currently live in an area that was once known as apple country. There are apple farms … Read more
Help! I need help! October 4, 2021 I live in an area that was once all agriculture. The houses have been moving in and around since we moved here. One of my first memories was an unseasonably warm fall day. I went outside to study for an … Read more
Sorry September 20, 2021 Sorry – Such a little word. But it can mean a lot. I have heard this word a lot over the last few weeks. We had a death in the family. I have heard “I’m sorry for your loss” many … Read more
Celebration Time! September 6, 2021 As entrepreneurs, we are constantly looking forward. When we accomplish something, we quickly start looking forward again. We don’t stop and celebrate. This is why I build celebration into everything I do. Do not be discouraged by the distance you … Read more
Slow down! August 30, 2021 Life is short, Life goes fast. And what I really want to do in my life is bring something new, something beautiful and something filled with light into the world. I try to think of that every day so that … Read more
You get up at ?! July 26, 2021 In 2019 I was changing the direction of my business. It was a concept that my husband, a visionary, could see, but I couldn’t yet see it. However, I planned on starting a blog. Being the planner that I am, … Read more
Quirky? July 12, 2021 I haven’t always been as comfortable being me. I used to apologize for being organized. I was embarrassed by my calendar and my lists. I remember being ribbed endlessly by the detailed plans I created for my wedding. Today, I … Read more
We are all a little lost July 5, 2021 I get goosebumps when I watch those “America’s Got Talent” viral videos. You know the ones that make you cry. Or at least, they make ME cry. Recently there is one that is going around, and once again, it made … Read more
Reopening and Boundaries June 14, 2021 I sit here writing this blog optimistic that we will start to re-open soon. The plan is in place. The requirements are defined. I can only hope that the government honors their plan. On coffee dates, the conversations seem to … Read more