Hey Reader, Today is actually Thursday. I usually write these newsletters on Friday, but I wanted to get as much done before the ice storm that was set to hit North Carolina this weekend including editing videos, responding to emails, preparing for podcast interviews (that may not happen if I don't have power), shopping for emergency supplies, filling up the car, and checking that I still had those flashlights I bought 5 years ago during the last winter storm. The goal was to be prepared. The...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, We're only three full weeks into the year and I've already learned a very valuable lesson. It's actually a lesson I've heard many times before, but never fully understood until now. Don't cry over spilled milk. Last Wednesday I hosted my second webinar and while I was nervous in the beginning, I felt really good about it. Everything was prepared and I was all setup and ready to go a full 30 minutes before the start of the webinar. Now, when I hosted my first webinar back in...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Last week was a dozy! It already feels like I'm 6 months into this year already. I had so much work to do, so many videos to film, coffee chats to join, and a podcast to record. I also had to put the finishing touches on my presentation for Wednesday's webinar. Speaking of, have you registered for it yet? You've still got some time. Here's the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979064741918 Anyway, I digress. As I'm writing this I'm thinking about what I'm going to do on Thursday...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy New Year Reader! Don't you just love a fresh new year. It's like a blank slate of possibility. You have no idea what the year will bring but you start out with all the best intentions, goals, and dreams. So, what are you going to do with your blank slate? I know a lot of people don't believe in new years resolutions but in the end we all have a little piece of us that hopes this new year will bring good things for ourselves and the folks we know. Well, over the years I've gone back and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If starting a business has been sitting on your heart for a while, this email is your nudge. I am hosting a new webinar called The Best Business Ideas to Launch in 2026 happening Wednesday, January 14th at 12pm (noon) EST. This webinar was built for people who know they want more control over their income and their future. This session focuses on how to identify the right business idea for you. One that aligns with what you enjoy, what you're already good at, and what people are...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Can we all take a collective deep breath? We've made it through. I have to admit there were a few moments over the past year where I wasn't sure of anything. This year sent me through all the ups and downs. In January, I had a terrible fall that really messed up my ankle (which is still tender to this day). In March, I began having stomach issues, which then lead to a life altering diagnosis in May. The Spring and Summer were filled with failures and wins for my business (more...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Holidays Reader, When I was a little girl (before I started high school), my mother and I lived with my grandma. And every year my mom and grandma would throw the biggest Christmas gathering for our family and friends. I looked forward to this party every year. Grandma and mom would cook for what felt like weeks to prepare. They served all the staples, but I always got excited about the desserts. My grandma would make the candy, peanut butter balls, rocky road, peanut brittle, and...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, This week, a situation out of Charlotte made headlines and sent shockwaves through the local business community. A well known brewery found itself at the center of a serious scandal tied directly to its ownership. Within hours, other businesses publicly cut ties, customers walked, and trust evaporated. It was swift. It was decisive. It was correct. This is the part every business owner needs to sit with. When someone associated with your business does real harm, speed matters....
4 months ago • 1 min read