September 26, 2021 — 9:01 AM If you don’t know much about vitamin D beyond that it’s got a cute little nickname as “the sunshine vitamin,” get this: The essential nutrient, which is often boiled down to just calcium absorption and bone health, actually has a slew of crucial whole-body benefits.* Plus, that whole “sunshine…
One of the questions I get asked a lot (like ALL the time) by my clients in the Love Accelerator program is, “how do I get a guy to keep thinking about me and miss me when we’re apart?” Getting a guy to miss you in the early stages of dating is vital if you…
Interior design isn’t just about making your home look pretty. It can truly affect your mental health. The look of a room can improve your mood, reduce stress and promote wellness. We don’t only choose our homes for their air quality or even their proximity to schools and workplaces. We are consciously or subconsciously deciding…
Don’t Shy Away From Fun — No one told me how much fun I’d have as a founder. The roller coaster of good days and bad days keeps things interesting, to say the least. And, if it’s going well, you will always have more good days. It is exciting to see Your business grow. And, the quicker…
Hire recruiters sooner. As our agency grew exponentially, I realized how much money we were spending on recruiting agency fees and didn’t think about bringing recruiters in-house until much later than I think we should’ve. Recruiters don’t always jump out as mission-critical hires, but having recruiters in-house who really understand our business has been a…
End days by huddling with trusted coworkers. Take 10 minutes before we walk out the door to huddle with a couple of our coworkers to talk about the struggles from the day. This, in some way or another, allows you to leave your worries behind. Then share one thing you are all looking forward to…
Be forgiving and assume noble intent. When someone sends an email that you think may be a little too edgy, take a moment to think about what that person might be really trying to say. Give others the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. As a part of our series about Emotional Intelligence, I…
Don’t let peoples’ feedback discourage you. My idea was very taboo and out of the box. I had many friends make fun of the idea and how it wasn’t going to make any money. Now that we are profitable, happy customers as well as sellers, I get the last laugh. As part of our interview series…
It’s necessary to take time away and give myself time off. As a small business owner, it’s hard to “turn it off,” but so important. I’ve learned this along the way but still practicing. The COVID19 pandemic has disrupted all of our lives. But sometimes disruptions can be times of opportunity. Many people’s livelihoods have…
As an entrepreneur, there is a daily struggle to balance risk, opportunity, and costs. There are hundreds or thousands of decisions that I have made, mostly in my early years that had the potential to be either disastrous or useful. Risk evaluation became a part of life. As soon as the vaccine became available, I…
