I recently experienced an annual ritual that has been repeated for decades and dreaded by many mothers. I dropped my daughter off at college. After spending her whole life, thus far, in California, she is chasing her dreams at New York University. She took the junior college route first and was able to gain so much confidence in her abilities. Of course, I was and still am … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Setting Goals for a Life You Love
I’ve always been a huge goal setter and overachieving person - priding myself on being able to achieve more than work colleagues and peers. I’d set my goals and then hold myself accountable to a huge workload, thinking that it was the right thing to do to forward my career and then later my business. But over time, I realized while I may have been hitting goals and checking … [Read more...]
Addressing Gendered Ageism At Work: What Women Can Do About It
A loyal employee for close to a decade, an office cubicle lined with accolades including honors from a leading university, a string of pleased clients ,and a true passion for her work. She is a prime candidate. Yet she was overlooked for the promotion. This went to David, her coworker, who, despite carrying out the same tasks as her, received more pay and more praise. How … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Amazing Success with Your Soul as Your Business Partner
Did you realize your business is also a catalyst for your Soul growth? And did you know that your Soul is possibly your best business partner? I didn’t either until years after starting my business. Here are the five keys: Business as a Path of Healing and Awakening CEO / COO Creative Life Force – Creative Process Light or Tight Guidance Delegating to the … [Read more...]
Mompreneur Marketing Tips for Fierce Females Wanting to Grow Their Businesses
If you’re a mompreneur and a fierce female you may want to grow your business this year. To do that, optimizing your marketing for results is crucial. You can’t hope and dream a flourishing business into existence. You must maximize your marketing for increased ROI (return-on-investment)! Understanding how to make the most of your marketing initiatives is critical for … [Read more...]
How to Transition from Freelance Writer to Business Owner
Earning a living as a writer can be extremely tough depending on your business strategy. Although finding jobs can be accomplished through several already-established platforms, there is one deciding factor that must be addressed from the start: Are you a business owner or a freelancer? Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship Regardless if you are a freelancer or a business owner, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Through Listening
Excellent listening skills are not always the first thing we think of when looking at a list of desirable personal traits. Many of us probably believe that we are great listeners already. We assume that we are listening because we give non-verbal cues and smile and nod and say "mhmm" while someone is speaking. However, these gestures are only a tiny part of authentic listening … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from the Former CEO of Pepsico – Indra Nooyi
Indra Nooyi, former CEO and Chairman of Pepsi, is an iconic role model and trailblazer. As the first woman of color and immigrant who rose to become the CEO of a Fortune 50 company, her success is extra-ordinary. I enjoyed every chapter and page in her book, ”My Life in Full, Work, Family and Our Future,” narrated in her distinctive voice. I also attended a virtual fireside … [Read more...]
Start and Scale Your Business in 2022 by Transforming Your Mindset
Does your New Year's resolution include starting or scaling your business in 2022? One of the most important things for you to do is transform your mindset. One of the most important qualities that the successful entrepreneurs have is a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is a belief that basic qualities like aptitudes and intelligence can be … [Read more...]
How to Let Go Of Your Perfectionism
Overcoming your need for perfectionism is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. I can tell you now that I wish I had someone back then to help me get out of my head and concentrate on the more essential tasks. When you spend hours trying to perfect one thing, you stop yourself from getting your work done and achieving your goals. It took me forever to … [Read more...]