We live in a fast-paced world where instant gratification has become something to be expected. And yeah—when I want something, I want it now. I know I’m not alone in feeling like this, but it’s still not something I’m proud of. And things don’t always work out like that anyway. Over the years, I’ve had […]
I Had to Step Up My Game
Like so many women who get divorced, I was ready for a fresh start. Part of this included selling the business my ex-husband and I had together. I was dating Mike at the time and working as a freelance copywriter and ghostwriter, yet I knew that I wanted to be doing something more—I just had […]
Overcoming the Feeling of Overwhelm
When I get overwhelmed… I’ve always been someone who can get overwhelmed easily. It’s why I perform so much better when things are in order. Physical clutter leads to a mind cluttered for me. I like drawers to be organized, rooms to be tidy, bills taken care of and a list every day of what […]
How Blending My Family Made Me Better in Business and Vice Versa
In a few weeks, Mike and I are going to be filmed for a documentary. Recently, we did a preliminary interview during which I suddenly became aware of a clear parallel between raising a blended family and growing a business. You might not think the two are related, but it became very obvious to me […]
The Importance of a Support System for Women
“One of the absolute pleasures in my life has been watching you grow and continue to become more confident and powerful in all that you put your mind to.” This is something my husband repeatedly tells me—on date nights, talks in bed, while sipping wine on in our backyard. The actual words are a little […]
The Importance of Setting Boundaries After Divorce
You’re crossin’ the line buddy! You got divorced because you had “issues.” And here you are divorced and you’re still dealing with issues! There’s only one way to deal with these so-called issues. It’s called boundaries! Creating and having boundaries was about the best thing I ever learned when it came to divorce and having […]