It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the numbers game in business. Social media followers, email list subscribers, website visitors—the pressure to hit massive metrics can leave even the most confident consultants questioning if they’re doing enough. But here’s a refreshing truth: you don’t need millions of fans or followers to build a thriving, extraordinary brand. […]

I bought Brian McKnight tickets for my Dad’s Birthday this year. I grew up singing every album in the car as a little girl so when he came 3 days before Dad’s birthday it was perfect! It was supposed to be a dreamy evening—the perfect seats to match a perfect night. But when the tickets […]

A decade ago, while leading a team at Nordstrom, I asked one of my interns, Ariel, what she had learned during her time with us. Her answer stopped me in my tracks and left me doubled over in laughter: “I learned how to say F you with only a smile.” I had to admit, she […]

There’s a unique freedom that comes with being a woman in charge. Maybe it’s the realization that you answer to yourself or the satisfaction of knowing you get to set your own standards, define your brand, and make an impact on your terms. But every so often, someone decides it’s their job to put you […]

Utter failure. That’s how I felt when I walked away from what seemed like a promising client call. I left the conversation feeling crushed, doubting myself, and questioning, “Maybe I’m not as good as I think.” Sound familiar? I headed downstairs, sat beside my son, Grayson, and let Lilo & Stitch 2 play in the […]

I hit a speed bump and went flying over my handlebars. I laid in the middle of the road calling for help scared, hurting, and had chipped my front 2 grown-up teeth. ​After what felt like forever a lady came out of her home to help me and she shared that she didn’t realize at […]