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The Problem Is Not Really The Problem

I often say that underneath every business challenge is a personal growth opportunity in disguise. And in related news: inevitably, the thing you think is the problem? It’s not the problem. It’s typically a symptom of the real problem. Case in point: I ...

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Personal Meltdown (in which I reveal that I, too, struggle with the whole self-employed thing)

There’s a saying that you teach the thing you most need to learn, which is definitely the case for me right now. See, I’m creating content for my upcoming workshop in September called The Small Biz ...

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The Value of A Clear Vision

When I owned my salon, one of the best lessons I ever learned was the value of having a vision and a plan for my business. I did not start out with much of one.  In fact, for the first few ...

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That’s Not What I Meant!

Have you ever said or done something with the best of intentions, and then been completely misunderstood? Not just misunderstood, but the other party may even have assumed you meant to be rude, inconsiderate, or just plain ...

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In The Spotlight: Jodie Masiwchuk and Suburban Sarah

One of the coolest things about what I do is that I get to meet all kinds of great people doing really awesome stuff.  People who have a gift, a talent, or a passion, and are using it to make their own unique difference in the world.  And I decided that I want to introduce ...

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