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The Support You’re Looking For, Might Be in Front of You
The Support You're Looking For, Might Be in Front of You “Have you considered the gems hidden within your network?” This was the advice I offered a friend who messaged our group chat in search of a marketing agency. As a prominent brand owner, she was ready to explore...
Why You Should Never Stop Promoting Your Work
Why You Should Never Stop Promoting Your Work I wrote my first book, Everything I Couldn’t Tell My Mother, in 2014 and it continues to be a source of income for me to this very day. This is because I take advantage of every moment I’m given (even some I boldly take)...
I’m Turning a Blind Eye to the Pressures Often Placed on Moms to Bounce Back
I’m Turning a Blind Eye to the Pressures Often Placed on Moms to Bounce Back I came sooo close to taking the easy way out with my weight loss journey, but I had to put myself in check. Quick! For those of you who’ve been following me for a while, you’re probably used...
Here’s How I Navigated Friendships Being a “Solution-Oriented” Friend
Here's How I Navigated Friendships Being a "Solution-Oriented" Friend “Are you looking for advice or a listening ear? I’m here for you, so either option is okay with me.” These were the words I offered a friend during one of our recent conversations. She was at a bit...
How You Tell Your Story Matters Just As Much As Your Story
How You Tell Your Story Matters Just As Much As Your Story Moments like this never get old. A few weeks ago, a client contacted my ghostwriting agency to author her very first keynote speech. Every year, my team and I author several speeches, for occasions from...
Never Be Afraid To Ask The Uncomfortable Question About Money
Never Be Afraid To Ask The Uncomfortable Question About Money Quick Tip: Never be afraid to ask the uncomfortable question; especially when money is involved. A few months ago, I was tapped to speak at an event that I was immediately excited to be a part of. The...
How the “Door to Door Salesman” Strategy Helped Me Land A Client That Said No Six Years Ago
How the "Door to Door Salesman" Strategy Helped Me Land A Client That Said No Six Years Ago I opened my inbox this morning to a confirmation that I’d finally closed a book deal with a client I first met on a prospect call six years ago. Six whole years. That’s 2190...
Bidding Adieu to Forbes.com After Ten Years As a Freelance Reporter
Bidding Adieu to Forbes.com After Ten Years As a Freelance Reporter Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it’s always embraced with openness and courage. It pulls at the seams of who you once believed yourself to be, and asks questions you don’t quite have the...
What My Children Have Taught Me About Body Positivity
What My Children Have Taught Me About Body Positivity After a quick cardio workout, I joined Vincent on the ground for some playtime. Taking me by surprise, he suddenly used both his index fingers to trace the stretch marks that run haphazardly across my belly. I...