Manners are Cool! Yesterday was a State Holiday. Kids were out of school and guess what? My "Manners are Cool" Etiquette class was filled. Actually, the date was reserved by parents a month ago. It's been happening that way for 20 years now, ever since I started...
Finding a Way If you don't like the situation you're in, there are plenty of ways to say it's over and stride out the door. It's easy if you try If you think too long about it, you'll lose courage. Get on with it. There is absolutely something to be said for...
For the new year, instead of scrambling to come up with another (short-lived) resolution, get out and enjoy some exercise to start things off with a boom. Come on now. Treating yourself to some regular vigorous exercise will have you feeling healthy, looking fit,...
Are you working in the corporate world but feel miscast in a role that just doesn’t suit you? Take heart, you have lots of company. Things are changing fast just not fast enough For many of you out there, the road to financial freedom and independence still winds...
Walls and Doors The barriers to entry for small business are much lower today, especially for women, than they were when I launched my business. With the internet and a vast array of social media conduits available, it is not difficult to instantly cast a wide net...
Happiness is elusive In this fast paced world of distractions, experiencing true happiness can be like trying to catch a butterfly with your fingers. The desire to be happy is imprinted in our consciousness, yet it remains out of reach for so many. The messaging...
The diminutive man in the center of that photo had severe physical disadvantages that would cause many of us to hide or give up because the odds were stacked against us in life. but they only seemed to fuel the massive cerebral advantages he was blessed with. But...
The barriers to entry for small business are much lower today, especially for women, than they were when I launched my business.With the internet and a vast array of social media conduits available, it is not difficult to instantly cast a wide net in your efforts...
A day in a working mother's life is often a tumultuous affair, trying to hold together a fragile balance, or at least the appearance of such, between work and family life. It's a lot of effort to keep it from spinning out of control. With all the floating moving...
Everything is Possible Let me be the first to say that it doesn't always seem possible to break free of a 9-5 job or even earn additional income by starting a small business on the side. But it is. Limited funding won't stop you from chasing your dream of being...