Ever wonder what it would be like to get paid for doing something you're passionate about? You know, turn your passion into an actual paycheck? For most people, following your passion seems like an unrealistic fantasy. But not for you, my pretty lady! Let me give a few real-life examples. Jess, a food and travel writer, parlayed her blog into a full-time job creating … [Read more...]
Are You Addicted to the Busy-ness of Your Business?
I’ve been re-reading my favorite Brené Brown books lately: Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, and Rising Strong. Her words always feel so relevant and on point for me as an entrepreneur. In Daring Greatly, she points to Teddy Roosevelt’s speech made April 23, 1910 in Paris: It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or … [Read more...]
Embracing Uncertainty: My Journey as a 20-Year-Old Entrepreneur
Life has a way of surprising us, often leading us down paths we never imagined treading. At 20 years old, I found myself standing at a crossroads, faced with a decision that would shape my future in ways I hadn't anticipated. This is my story – a tale of uncertainty, resilience, and the pursuit of something greater. Not too long ago, I was like any other college student, … [Read more...]
The New Business Model: How Mompreneurs Are Crushing Entrepreneurship
So you're a mom who wants to start her own business? Girl, I have some advice for you. Mompreneurs, aka entrepreneurial mamas, are on the rise and crushing the game. The days of having to choose between a career and family are over. You can have both. But balancing business and babies definitely isn't easy. Between feedings, diaper changes, nap schedules, homework, … [Read more...]
She Means Business: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Harness the Power of Personal Branding
Hello, my fellow entrepreneurs! In this article, we're going to discuss something that is very relevant in today's digital world: Personal Branding. As an entrepreneur, you have a powerful tool at your disposal that can help your business stand out and succeed: your personal brand. Developing and leveraging your personal brand allows you to build credibility and authentically … [Read more...]
5 Psychological Barriers Keeping You from Delegating
Recently, I shared five things entrepreneurs must understand about delegation to be successful, but even after you've accepted how important delegation to your employees and delegation through outsourcing are to build your career or your business, you might not be able to do it. Delegating is hard for many people, but if you don't delegate, you'll suffer from too much stress, … [Read more...]
The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Essential Skills for Women Starting Their Own Business
Regardless of the industry, taking the steps to launch your entrepreneurial journey can be both exciting and challenging. One key factor to success is cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset - a powerful set of attitudes, skills, and behaviors that allow you to approach business ownership with confidence, poise, and adaptability. Developing this mindset is crucial for women … [Read more...]
5 Critical Things Entrepreneurs Must Understand about Delegation to be Successful
If you have dreams of building a wildly successful business that brings in millions of dollars per year, it's unlikely that you'll be able to do it alone. You can only grow so much by yourself, and no, it's not because you're not capable. It's because there simply aren't enough hours in the day. Work-life balance is hard enough (if not impossible) for entrepreneurs to achieve … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Be Distracted by Low Hanging Fruit
What's most important to you as an entrepreneur? Are you trying to make a quick buck or are you trying to build a sustainable income stream? Do you want to have to keep hustling to make your next dollar or do you want to develop organic growth for your business? Most people would pick the latter option for each of the questions above. In simplest terms, most entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
How to End a Business Relationship (So You Can Slim Down Spending!)
If you run a business long enough, you’re definitely going to find yourself in the position of having to cancel a service, subscription, or software. Doing this has the potential to be uncomfortable, especially if you have any sort of history or personal relationship with the service provider. In fact, you may find yourself procrastinating having this conversation, because … [Read more...]