Let’s talk about something that every Creative Business Owner has wrestled with at some point- doing business with friends.

Offering your service to friends can be meaningful, but it can also be messy.

• Maybe a friend asks for a “hook-up.”
• Maybe you offer your product or service at a discount, because that just feels like the right things to do.
• Or maybe you bend your usual process and make special concessions, only to end up feeli...

Let’s talk about the words and phrases that run through your mind all day long, quietly influencing your energy, your confidence and even your productivity.

I'm talking about the words and phrases you use when:

• you talk to yourself
• you talk to others about yourself

Real talk: the way you describe your reality- becomes your reality.

"What you think about, you bring about." -Bob Proctor

Powerful stuff, right?

Ever catch your...

You started your business because you’re passionate about your craft, and you wanted to create something meaningful.

But somewhere along the way, you may have found yourself saying “yes” to projects and clients that drain you, complicate your workflow, and make business more stressful than it needs to be.  

If you’ve ever thought…

• “Why do some projects feel effortless, while others leave me questioning everything?”
• “Why am I const
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The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib

In a nutshell, Allan Dib is a marketing genius. He breaks down a monstrous, oftentimes intimidating subject into very simple, practical terms that any business owner can understand and apply. He presents the strategies and tactics you need to "get your ideal client to know you, like you and trust you enough to become a client."

His approach is honest, common sense and easily relatable for any small b...

How many of you hard-working, goal & growth-oriented Business Owners have said:

• "I'm so tired"
• "I'm so busy"
• "I can't seem to catch my breath"

I’ve been there.

In the early days of my floral and event design business, I was constantly exhausted and overwhelmed, juggling all my responsibilities. I knew that way of living wasn't sustainable.

I needed to find a better way of navigating life, so I could be happier no matter what ...

This is 2 Part question...

PART 1: Think about a time when you were frustrated. What value/s were not being met?
PART 2: Think about a time when you were really happy. What value/s were being met?

When you become clear on your PERSONAL VALUES, you begin to understand what drives and motivates you. You can then use this understanding to make more informed decisions about future goals, roles, activities and even people that align with your v...

Whether you're just beginning the entrepreneurial journey as a solopreneur or already have a full Team, delegating effectively is quite possibly one of the biggest challenges for Business Owners.

As your business grows, so do the demands on your time, energy and focus. Something's gotta give, so you hire support and realize- this requires even more work. You feel stuck in the daily grind keeping the business afloat and think- what ha...

Let's talk about something that drains your energy as a Business Owner.

It's a slow nudge, that becomes a dull pain and gets worse over time.

Whether you're new to business ownership or you've been at it a while, if you're ambitious and driven- you've got ideas out the wah-zoo and a to-do list a mile long.

All those ideas and to-dos can be really energizing. Having lots of "balls in the air" can be exciting, making you feel produ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Or have you been working your tail off and need a little break to re-calibrate your work/life balance? I've got a simple Coaching Question and steps you can take to prioritize 1 thing each day for YOU!

What is 1 thing you can do to make today a ______ day for you? (insert the word that represents the FEELING you want to have today)

So much of our daily lives are run by a long to-do list and the...

The Power of TED, The Empowerment Dynamic by David Emerald

This small little book packs a BIG PUNCH! It's on my TOP 4 FAVORITES list!

Written like a fable, the author takes the reader on a journey with his fictitious character, David. He meets a pair of wise strangers who guide him from feeling like a "Victim" to becoming a "Creator."  

Author David Emerald weaves impactful, potentially life-changing knowledge into a heartwarming sto...