Being a mom and a small business owner is like juggling fire. It’s a balancing act that often leaves us feeling burnt out. But it’s crucial to remind ourselves that it’s okay to stumble, to take breaks and to forgive ourselves for not always meeting our own high expectations. When 2023 began, I had a […]
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We all can imagine our perfect day – one in which we are doing work we love, making a difference and getting results. This fantasy often feels far removed from our daily reality, but that doesn’t mean we have to abandon it as a goal. FIRST, CONSIDER THESE QUESTIONS, AND SEE WHICH ONES DESCRIBE YOU: […]
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Have you ever felt the pull to take control of your career and follow your passion? For me, that moment arrived in 2019 when I made a life-changing decision and start living intentionally. I began a journey toward a dream I had of being self-employed and opening my own mortgage brokerage. I knew it wasn’t […]
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Entrepreneurship is thrilling, exciting and one of the hardest things someone can do. It takes a lot of motivation — an intrinsic drive to push for the creation of something that often only you can see. It requires a willingness to take risks and be versatile. Many don’t make it; in fact, almost 20 percent […]
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Online reviewers rave online about its “yummy treats,” warm atmosphere and unique flavors, but the owners of Coffee Culture don’t let the praise go to their heads. Sage, Dana and Thomas Barrett, the trio behind the popular java shop with locations in Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead, stay humble and thankful for the patrons who […]
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The power of building community
During one of my first American Advertising Federation (AdFed) conferences, I spent what a non-digital creative would consider an exorbitant amount of time discussing Wacom tablets, Canva and Marvel while scoping out what styles of Converse footwear people were wearing. For AdFed, this all made sense. Being around people who speak your language and view […]
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What if you aligned your daily schedule and activities with your “work rhythm” — the time you are most engaged and productive? Honestly, a 9-to-5 schedule never felt like a great fit for me, but I had to make it work. As an executive coach, I help women professionals and business owners tune into their […]