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Read MoreWe are conditioned to believe that strength means sucking it up, holding our tongue, biting the bullet, and just carrying through our work days as if we don’t have a life outside the office. But it’s not true. There is strength and power in bringing vulnerability to work…
Read MoreAs someone who navigated the LA dating scene for 12 years, here’s my advice on how to find love in the City of Angels.
Read MoreYour brand is all of YOU. In small businesses, and even in personal endeavors, people often get so caught up in curating everything to fit their “personal brand” and we begin to pigeon-hole ourselves in a container that doesn’t include all facets of who we are…
Read MoreWhen's the last time you did something that felt courageous? Something that felt a bit scary, but you took a chance. Or something that made you feel vulnerable and you did it anyway…
Read MoreAs someone who struggles to find balance in our "always on" world - between freelancing, working from home, and especially working in social media and digital marketing, I regularly feel fatigued by the constant connection. I’m constantly looking for ways to improve my mental health, productivity and overall energy levels, so I figured I would try turning off my push notifications as soon as I returned from my trip. Admittedly, the first 24 hours were a little weird as I was afraid of missing something…
Read MoreIn turbulent times such as these, I believe it’s important to remember that not everyone processes information in the same way, and speaking out takes more courage for some than others. As someone who often lives in her head, it takes a lot of time for me to process events. I like to observe and research; seek perspectives from all sides of a situation before formulating an opinion I feel confident in. I spend a lot of time in self-reflection simply trying to figure out why I even feel the way I do….
Read MoreIt’s that time of year – the end of year reflections, the obligatory end of year post, and the annual Top Nine. This was such a strange year, I don’t think my Top Nine would accurately depict the moments I consider most valuable. So instead of participating in the usual Top Nine most liked images, and allowing my social media likes determine the value of my year, I’m compiling a list of my Top 9 most significant moments, themes, highlights (and low-lights) for 2020 because they hold value to me.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be nice if we could just create a website once and never have to worry about it again? Often, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and freelancers are so focused working in their business, that they don’t take the time to work on their business. Admittedly, I have found myself periodically cycling through this as well as I take hiatuses from blogging, put off website updates and focus more on my clients’ social media and marketing efforts than my own. The truth is, when you work for yourself, you need to focus working on your business as consistently as you do in your business…
Read MoreWhen I first started writing this article, I was writing it from a place of wanting to potentially help people who struggle with anxiety and productivity. I had no idea we would be where we are today, in the midst of a global pandemic – a period in time where even the average person who doesn’t have an anxiety disorder is experiencing higher levels of anxiety than they might be used to. Here are my tips for combating anxiety and staying productive…
Read MoreAre you a creative professional? Do you ever feel undermined by your personal creative process? Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you feel like the only one in your field faking it ‘til you make it?! I’m here to let you know that you’re not the only one who feels this way. You can make anything happen. You know what you’re doing. I personally know that these thoughts can be hard to believe…
Read More“So this is 30…what’s all the big fuss about? I’m actually excited to turn 30. A new, important chapter of my life. Kissing my 20’s good-bye. Feeling more confident and comfortable with myself than ever. This is going to be great!” Suddenly it hits me. It’s no longer just a concept, I am actually 30. I begin to tear up. “Are these tears of joy or sadness? Am I having a second quarter-life crisis? Here I am today, 30 fucking years old.”
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