Humor In The Workplace

Humor In The Workplace

Bringing humor into the workplace can be very effective. And, if not done well, it can backfire. ...more

Business

March 21, 20232 min read

10 Lessons I Learned From Playing the Violin

10 Lessons I Learned From Playing the Violin

I’ll never forget the day in 7th grade when my mom told me that Mr. Hall died from a heart attack (R.I.P. Mr. Hall). I was SO relieved that my lessons were done. I did feel a bit of guilt and shame fo... ...more

Personal

February 20, 20233 min read

Bucket List Item...Check

Bucket List Item...Check

What if we all shared a bit of kindness each day? Opening doors for others, leaving good parking spots for people who need them more, etc.? ...more

Personal

May 08, 20221 min read

5 Ways Owning a Small Business is Like Playing a Slot Machine

5 Ways Owning a Small Business is Like Playing a Slot Machine

I took a trip to Las Vegas recently. When I wasn't spending time with my family, working, or sleeping, you could find me in the casino. I played over 50 different slot machines (99% of those were p... ...more

Business

March 10, 20221 min read

5 Ways To Tackle Social Media When Time Is Limited

5 Ways To Tackle Social Media When Time Is Limited

As a business owner, do you ever feel overwhelmed by wanting to create social media posts or engaging with your followers? The following are 5 ways to tackle social media when time is limited ...more

Business

October 01, 20212 min read

My business and Hallmark movies

My business and Hallmark movies

I work a lot. Days, nights, weekends, and everything in between. And I love it. I'm also a hopeless romantic and a huge fan of Hallmark movies. I like to have them playing in the background when I w... ...more

Business

September 22, 20212 min read

Descending on Purpose

Descending on Purpose

I raised enough money to rappel down a 14-story building yesterday. It was part of a fundraiser called Over The Edge, and it benefited Gilda's Club of Madison. The event was successful as there was ov... ...more

Business

August 15, 20211 min read

Road Trip Recap

Road Trip Recap

I recently returned from a 9 day road trip with my dad. We drove out west to see Yellowstone National Park since neither one of us had ever been there. ...more

Business

July 12, 20211 min read

Dandelion or Blade of Grass

Dandelion or Blade of Grass

Blades of grass are like small businesses. They grow little by little, every day, taking in nourishment from the sunlight and rain. Some blades of grass grow faster than others, much like businesses i... ...more

Business

May 20, 20211 min read

Your Work is Ready to be Shared

Your Work is Ready to be Shared

Do you dismiss the thought of spending money on a system to make your business more efficient or hiring someone to ...more

Business

April 11, 20212 min read

Number 3

Number 3

How many licks to get to the bottom of a Tootsie Roll Pop? Three, apparently. But that's not what this post is about. ...more

Business

March 05, 20210 min read

Dog Years

Dog Years

Have you heard that one year of a dog’s life is equivalent to 7 human years? Not technically true, but the same comparison can be used when owning a small business. ...more

Business

February 24, 20210 min read

The Magical Hat

The Magical Hat

his morning I came across a picture of me with my dad, on our last vacation to Los Angeles. Not only did it spark memories of a great family trip, but it took me back forty years to another time whe... ...more

Business

January 16, 20211 min read

Happy New Day!

Happy New Day!

Yes, it's a new year, a new month, and a glimmer of hope. 2020 was certainly a year to remember. There's a lot of tradition in celebrating the new year, setting resolutions, and wanting a "fresh" st... ...more

Business

December 31, 20200 min read

Number 2

Number 2

There is not a poop joke to follow here, surprisingly, but I got your attention. I was interviewed over a month ago for a podcast. It was the second time I have been interviewed. Number 2 on the book... ...more

Business

September 06, 20201 min read