Oh boy, here we go again. Two times in as many weeks, Republican opponents of President Obama made some highly insulting and ridiculous comments and in the process, made themselves look like asses. In case you somehow missed it, the first instance happened at the end of July, when Colorado Republican Representative Doug Lamborn appeared [...]
Ready. Set. Reinvent.
In the past few weeks, I’ve asked a couple of experts whom I trust to put an eye on my brand. Simply stated, that means I asked them to observe how I come across online. The feedback: that I’ve been holding back, watering down my power, and not exercising my VOICE. Ouch. I’ve never feared [...]
The Law of Attraction and the Power of Surrender
Anyone believe in the Law of Attraction? I do, and I’ve been thinking about it an awful lot lately. For those who aren’t familiar, the Law of Attraction states that whatever you think about and really feel, deep down, will manifest in your life. Recently, several things that I thought about and really “felt” I [...]
A Soloentrepreneur’s Independence Day
As we approach Independence Day, I am grateful to be free from the stress, anxiety, and financial uncertainty I felt this time last year. Exactly twelve months ago, I was a new business owner, fretful and irritable, constantly worried about money because my new copywriting business was, well…new. I had just a handful of clients; [...]
Thanks, Dad, for Listening (and Happy Father’s Day)
When I was younger, I took my dad for granted. I mean, didn’t everyone’s father do whatever it took to care for his family, take time out to spend with his kids, and give them real, practical tools they’d need to succeed in life? The short answer, of course, is no. I was unbelievably blessed [...]
There’s a New skirt! in Town
If you read this blog regularly, you know that posts are often…lacking. I don’t post very often because, quite honestly, I struggle with what to write about. Sure, the purpose of this blog is to recount my experiences as a self-employed, freelance writer and single mother. Which leaves me the opportunity to talk about motherhood. [...]
Teaching Kids to Innovate
Recently, a magazine I write for asked me to write a back-to-school article about high school. Having no clue where to begin, I called one of my own friends from high school, who is now a high school economics teacher, and asked for help. “What on earth should I write about?” I began. Without missing [...]
Dear Client, I Think We Should See Other People
It’s not me. It’s you. Seriously. See, things have not been going quite so well since we got together. And if it’s true that the way you start is the way you end, we’re in big trouble. There are some things I need in order to have confidence in this partnership (can we call it [...]
Happy Single Mompreneur’s Day!
I am very pleased to feature this guest post by Lisa Richardson, single mom, savvy business owner, and CEO of Academic & Technology Solutions, a professional development and technology training firm in Marietta, Georgia. Yesterday, I celebrated Mother’s Day much like every Sunday at our house–early service, brunch, and relaxing at home. Although I have [...]
Favorite Memories of My Mom
The other day, the hosts of The Today Show shared their fondest memories of their mothers and the ways their teachings impacted their lives. I was a sloppy, sobbing mess after it was over, partly because all the anchors were crying, and partly because I fully comprehended, perhaps for the first time, that a child’s [...]
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