If you get our newsletter, you already know my big love for Dustin Garis’ Ted Talk: Pursuit of a Memorable Life. In it, Dustin asks:

How many days of the last month do you actually remember?

Most people on average only remember about 3 days of every month. This is because we are often on cognitive autopilot, doing the same things day in and day out – and this routine-based lifestyle is linked to tragic levels of global unhappiness, dissatisfaction at work, and a higher likelihood of premature death.

If you only remember 3 days a month, that means you remember only about a month TOTAL of every single year. And that, ladies, is so very sad to me.Read More

Starting your own small business is quite an accomplishment. Many aspiring entrepreneurs don’t know how to turn their dream into a business plan or don’t commit the time to bringing their business to life. But you’ve done your homework, put in the long hours, and have taken the leap. Hell yeah, girl, you’ve done it!

After finally launching the business you’ve worked so hard to create, it’s natural to want to protect it – to make the best decisions to nurture your growing baby and find the right people to help you take care of it. You have a responsibility to yourself, your family, any partners or employees, and your clients to keep things running smoothly and financially successful.

As a small business owner, you hopefully support other small businesses in your community and online. You know what a difference your purchases and partnerships make to the person who makes a living from them – just like you. But there may be some reasons you seek out services from large corporations, perhaps thinking you don’t have any other options or that it is a better choice for your business. Maybe you believe that a larger business can offer advantages on price, convenience, expertise, or offerings. And as much as you’d love to work with a fellow small business owner, you feel like you have to maximize your limited budget, time, and resources and minimize risk.

This is totally not true! Working with small businesses is not just a feel- good, aspirational choice to give back to your community, it actually is BENEFICIAL TO YOUR BUSINESS.

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So you wanna know how to build your business in your pajamas (or any attire of your choosing)? The answer is really simple.

First off, to build your business, you’re gonna need to learn all the important steps to create it. We don’t recommend any shortcuts. Second, in order to take out all the excuses of pursuing your dream, what if that process was made really easy? As in being able to do this in the comfort of your own home, AKA… in your cozy pajamas?! So we created an e-course. Just for you!

So, what’s an e-course you ask? An e-course is made of pre-recorded videos providing an accessible, online learning experience for anyone looking to learn a new skill. They’re developed by professionals who are typically fun and engaging and can provide a mix of both the theoretical background and real-world examples to effectively teach any concept. Read More

It’s officially holiday season! And in honor of the season of giving, we’re starting off the month of December with a little gift. No, it’s none of the things Eartha Kitt requests in Santa Baby (although we wouldn’t be opposed to a ‘54 convertible too, light blue!), but hopefully what we’ve got will serve you for years to come in all your world-changing business ventures.

In our e-course (launching soon so stay tuned!), we walk you through crafting the top two essential agreements you need to have in place when starting your company, namely the Operating and Partnership Agreements. We know having those tough conversations with your potential partner(s) can be stressful, but we gave you a conversation agreement to follow so that it could be as painless and productive as possible. But it doesn’t end there! In order to fully protect yourself and your biz, there are plenty more agreements you need in place depending on your business structure, industry, etc. You’ll have to decide what’s right for you, but we always believe it’s better to put more work in from the get-go and not scramble to handle it later when it’s urgent. Here are the four major agreements you might need to consider when launching the secure, profitable business of your dreams!

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In case you blinked, we’re fast approaching the holiday season! Your busy schedule is about to be even more packed with work parties, family get-togethers, and other celebrations. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but you’re wondering how to find the time to shop for meaningful gifts for all these special occasions. Before you jump at all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, I encourage you to think about the small businesses and women-owned businesses you can support on Small Business Saturday this weekend, throughout the holiday shopping season, and beyond.

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With the holidays coming up, we’re entering the season of get-togethers. I’m hosting my annual Friendsgiving again this year and am always way excited about it! Now, at some point in your life, you’ve also probably coordinated a group event, whether it was a birthday party, bachelorette party, or a dinner party. But have you ever thought about the parallels between planning a dinner party and starting a business? No, probably not. I’m going to take this opportunity to walk you through the essentials of planning a business taking the same approach as planning a kickass dinner party – the kind of dinner party your friends won’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back for the next one!Read More