Cause life happens in the uncomfortable.
The view from the floor, surrounded by dogs, coffee and adderall.
Hey, I'm Bode.
Writer of musings.
Thanks for swinging by to check out my dogs, my ideas, my super fresh perspective and all the things that annoy me in life.
I can’t wait to share all the things you never knew you needed to know.
Have You Heard?
8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications.
We’re going to tell you your site is bad, your messaging is jargon, and stock photography from the 90s is burning our eyes. A trifold will not get you a client, and cold calling makes people hate you.
We do the kind of work people remember—and the kind of relationships built to last.
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Just singing to Joey the Doberman and really enjoying the 20 acres and no neighbors as I belt out Fancy by @reba - a personal favorite.
I truly hope you Google the lyrics of this song, it will further cement this moment in your head.
The BBB aka Big Brutal Blow
(pic is how I feel)
This isn’t just policy failure—it’s a moral failure.
You are cowards, every single one of you who voted for this, who looked the other way, who put self-preservation ahead of the people you swore to serve. You have chosen to please a tyrant instead of protecting your districts. You have made it clear: small businesses, vulnerable populations, and working families are expendable to you.
If you’re not standing with small businesses, you’re standing in the way of Michigan’s future.
Full blog at www.smallbizmusings.com - link in bio
@derekdickow @powerconnections what a great event you’ve put together. So glad @smallbusinessassocofmichigan was able to be a small part of it. Looking forward to Day 2.
I can’t wait to see all the female speakers on the roster next year.
I’m on a boat.
I’m on a boat, I’m on a boat
Everybody look at me ‘cause I’m sailing on a boat (whoa)
I’m on a boat, I’m on a boat
Take a good hard look at the motherf*ckin’ boat.
(sh*t is heavy and you can be in it, like really paying attention and still set time aside to recharge - cause we gotta fight another day)
The @smallbusinessassocofmichigan Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship graduated the inaugural cohort. What a ride it has been.
I had no idea what to expect when mapping out the program, vetting the WOSBs, developing the curriculum, mentorship and coaching…let’s just say it exceeded all my expectations.
Congrats to the ten women who came, conquered and impressed along the way - you’re amazing.
The second cohort will launch in September, go to sbamwef.org for more info.
First photo is me feeling a bit verklempt, to which i said “goddammit Bode, get it together” very loudly into the mic.
Last photo is the plant I like to sit in at SBAM board meetings.
The @ausaorg Arsenal of Democracy knows how to throw a birthday party, and these ladies (and gents) know how to have a good time. Our picture taking could use improvement.
In D.C. for WIPP’s Legislative Fly-In.
As a board member and Chair of the Leadership Advisory Council, it’s one of my most favorite events we do, and probably most impactful.
We’re offering stories, testimony, and solutions—ready to support policy at every stage, from draft to implementation. Women-owned businesses run our economy. It’s time our policies reflected that.
Being in the room is where is starts. Big thanks to the following for taking the time:
• Congresswoman @rep_velazquez
• Congressman @lalotaforcongress
• Staff from Senator @corybooker office
• Staff from Senator Ed Markey’s office
