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Books and Booze
Is there a better title for a blog? I might get it as a tattoo, it’s kind of my life motto. I love books, I’ve
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Be vulnerable
Today I cried in front of my staff. Me, Kim Bode…queen of abrasive, broke down. Be vulnerable. The reason why isn’t important, most of you
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Don’t mess with the bear: Stop with the sexism
I’ve been running a business for around 13 years, if there is one thing I hate above all else it is the questions women are
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Christianity Today
I don’t talk about my faith. I shouldn’t be ashamed, but I am. I’m a progressive Christian, something that apparently goes against everything organized religion
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Christmas Memories
I get such a f**king kick out of the holidays, it is nauseating. I don’t know when this love of Christmas took over my life,
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Tips for surviving the holidays
The holiday season is upon us and it comes with all the fun and stress. I’m not an expert on navigating the holidays, but I’ve
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It’s time we all stand up to Karen
What is it about that name? If your name is Karen, my apologies. My sometimes partner-in-crime, Chris Andrus, wrote this great blog about standing up
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The Badass Women Who Served
Every Veterans Day, I reflect back on the men and women that have served, are serving and have given the ultimate sacrifice. I have read
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Millennials: The most challenging generation?
For a recent event I was involved in, I was asked to facilitate a roundtable on communicating across generations – Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials
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Interview WTFs: Observations & Tips
A growing business is a blessing and a challenge. Hiring is one of the hardest endeavors, regardless of business size. When you have an entry-level
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The business owner support group
I had an interesting convo with my therapist the other day (more people should admit they see one, helps erase the stigma), we were chatting
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I want to scream
“Do you ever just want to scream?” was the text message I sent to three of my friends last week. There are times, we drive