Many of my clients tell me they do not feel like business owners. They say they have a business and get money from what they do, but don’t call or think of themselves as a “business owner.” I get it—being a business “owner” feels hefty, uncomfortable, with big responsibilities and a long to-do list. With …
“Money money money money, money Some people got to have it, yeah, some people really need it Listen to me y’all, do things, do things, do things, bad things with it Well, you wanna do things, do things, do things, good things with it, yeah, uh” ~ The O’Jays – For The Love of Money …
Safety & Money: The Heart-Centered Leader’s New Dream Read More »
Creating content can be stressful, overwhelming, and tedious. It can feel like the biggest obligation, and when you don’t follow through, don’t do it consistently, or if you let a piece sit for weeks on end, it can feel like you’re failing. Well, at least that’s how it’s felt for me! Where’s The Content? …
Honoring Where You Are Activates Content Creation Read More »
Prior to the pandemic, life was pretty good. I had a good job. I was paid well. I had people around me who loved me. By most standards, I shouldn’t have had any complaints. But internally, something was missing. Day in and day out, I would go through the motions – wake up, get ready …
The Great Resignation: Carving Out Humanity’s Path to Something New Read More »
You’re probably familiar with the saying “don’t kick a person when they’re down,” and yet, as entrepreneurs, business owners, or community leaders, we can get caught up doing it to ourselves — especially when the numbers don’t look good or results don’t go according to plan. Building a business, leading an organization or a movement, …
You Can’t Shame Yourself to More Sales, More Success, and More Cashflow Read More »
Part of my work for myself, my clients, and my community in 2021 (and beyond) consists of finding (or creating) an alternative approach to “grind culture.” Although it has played a role in getting me to where I am today, it is no longer a sustainable or enjoyable way of working, and it is not …
An Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Healing Our Traumatic Response to Perfectionism Read More »
Last night, I came across an article in Harvard Business Review talking about how to lead when you and your team are exhausted. While I believe leadership, business sustainability, strategic planning, how-to’s, and self-care practices are important and helpful, I think we’re still missing the mark on this conversation. As I read the piece, the …
Resilience: How Much More Do You Have in Your Tank? Read More »
It is time for a shift in the conversations we have with ourselves and with those around us. It’s time to have conversations that uplift people, inspire people, appreciate people, and respect people. As someone who belongs to communities that have been both marginalized and looked down upon, I know what it’s like to not …
Are You Having Conversations That Inspire & Uplift Those Around You? Read More »
Have you ever felt like you’ve sacrificed some aspect of yourself or your life that’s important to you for the sake of “more success” or “creating a better life?” It could be your health. It could be your relationship. It could be your peace of mind. Or it could be your overall joy and happiness. …
