Tips & Tricks
Tips & tricks of small business from a small business owner. Be inspired, think big, and cut yourself some slack.

Own Your Quirks
I am the most unathletic person you will ever meet. If you don’t believe me, watch the video of me rollerblading—it’s on my Instagram. I’m

Airport Etiquette (Or Why I’m Considering a Career at the DOT)
Travel is stressful enough without dealing with complete and utter…people who apparently forgot how to act in public the second they stepped into an airport.

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders & Gratitude
“What on earth are you watching?” I ask Josh as I crawl onto the bed in our motorhome (in our driveway) and lie down next

Sharkie Poo: A Cautionary Tale
Perhaps by calling it Sharkie Poo, it was a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. All seven dogs have a nickname – Millie is Millie Vanilli,

I’m Kind of a Big Deal: Thought Leadership
I am not a fan of the phrase “thought leadership,” but I have yet to come up with a better term, so here we are.
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The face behind the sarcasm.
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Say no. This is your reminder to make space for you; protect your mental health. You are not responsible for anyone else’s happiness. ...
Important announcement: I have brought the bangs back.
This announcement is brought to you by early 2000s Bode.
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I started out with a blessing, then I explained how much bigger mine is than the patriarchy and then we got uncomfortable discussing systemic gender bias in lending.
Our first Uncomfortable Community Conversation did exactly what I hoped - acknowledged the issue, gave voice to the stories, and we recognized the power WOSBs have when we stop being nice and start getting real. If you’re not with us, you’re against us and we won’t tolerate the discrimination and double standards.
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