How to Stop Feeling Hopeless About Money

There have been times in my life when I had to pinch every penny so hard it hurt. I can remember weighing my spending choices and wondering if I’d have enough to cover rent that month or even if I could afford mundane things like new underwear. And I gotta tell you, feeling that strapped…

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Why I Blog and What It’s Done for My Business

I started my blog for the sole purpose of participating in a fashion challenge, but once the challenge was over, I needed to figure out what to do with my blog. It didn’t feel authentic to me to continue sharing “outfit of the day” posts, so my blog slowly morphed into a place where I…

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Elevate Series: Open Your Grip on Expectations

Today I’m sharing another entry in my series of guest posts on Stratejoy that I write as a member of Molly Mahar’s 2014 Elevate Mastermind. I’m a huge Disney fan, and this guest post is about how my business is like the movie Frozen. Well, except for the talking snowman. You’ll learn: The secret I…

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Editor’s Notebook 2

The Editor’s Notebook posts are my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week The Habits of Successful People: They Start Small. Baby steps, baby steps, baby steps. If you’re procrastinating, then your tasks aren’t small enough. Break ‘em…

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Why You Should NOT Follow Your Passion

Today’s post might be a bit controversial, especially in the life coaching industry. But I’ve never shied away from sharing things people told me not to share before. Recently, one of my clients who is still in college was worried about finding a job in her field after graduation. Her mentors and fellow classmates had…

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How to Get Lucky at Work and Home

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You can bet I’m wearing green today and eating a bowl of mint chocolate chip vegan ice cream. I’m not Irish, but I try to celebrate as many holidays as I can, even ones I make up myself. I believe in having fun and not taking yourself too seriously. But you…

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Book Review: 31 Days of Serving My Husband

My dear friend Ashley Urke from Domestic Fashionista just released her second book based on her popular blog series, and I was one of the lucky few to snag an advance copy. Woo hoo! 31 Days of Serving My Husband: The Devotional is a daily workbook designed to help modern women have the type of…

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