Have you ever met anyone who didn’t love Oprah Winfrey? I haven’t. In fact, over the years, I’ve met dozens of folks whose goal was to be “the next Oprah”. They were outgoing and personable. Often they were loud, and frequently the center of attention. They were talkative and able to engage about any subject….
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I’m not average, nor do I want to be
I had a major mindset shift at the end of last year. I went to lunch with my former boss, a startup founder and author who has become a sort of mentor to me. She’s outrageously fearless, and I love that when she gives me advice, she knows she doesn’t have to mince words. A…
If you can’t be brave for you, then do it for her
I always wish my confidence story could have been of my own making. You know, like one day I woke up, realized I was worth more and started making people treat me as such. That’s not what happened. I was 29 years old when I got pregnant with my daughter. It may have been the…
Learning to say no is easier than you think
There was a time in the not so distant past where I had a problem telling people no. I was a huge people pleaser, and I’d do whatever it took to make people happy, even at my own expense. I’d go broke, be uncomfortable, or mess up opportunities for myself because I didn’t want the…
Working moms really can have it all together
I love being a working mom who also owns a business. It may seem like I’m always busy, but in reality, I’ve learned to create a balance that really works. A lot of women ask me how I’m able to get it all done. It hasn’t been an easy journey, but earlier this year I…