Many of us have left the corporate arena to build small businesses and/or develop multiple revenue streams in the form of a portfolio career. I have been asked by several colleagues of late…..what are a few tips which have helped you build a successful entrepreneurial lifestyle and career?The attached podcast highlight 6 tips which have…

Ever felt like your life is not heading in the direction you want? Perhaps, somewhere along the way you ‘lost the plot’ and wonder where am I going and why?! Or maybe you have clarity on where and why ….. yet you are just plain tired or burned out? I get it!  So, I wanted…

This past week I have been reflecting on lessons learned over the past several years as I work to create thriving entrepreneurial businesses. Many of the lessons were seeded by my mother….and are as relevant to me today as they were when I was a child. I hope these 4 observations will be of benefit…

Here are a few sobering facts: 1 in 3 Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. The majority of American (80%) are VERY concerned about not having enough to retire. At a bare minimum, what do we need to have in a nest egg? Our savings need to amount to at least 10-12 times…

Before I begin, I want to thank so many of you who have reached out due to the sudden passing of my momma. For those who did not know, I am attaching her obituary. She lived an extraordinary life and was a tremendous role model for my sister and me, among others. I am grateful…

Several years ago my Dad gave me a copy of an article outlining 40 things to consider which would benefit my life. This was typical for Daddy – he was always sending quotations, relevant articles, and suggestions for growth, fulfillment, and to help me become the best human being possible. I stumbled across this list…

Of late, I have personally been involved in a number of projects which are incredibly time-consuming, require multiple opinions and approvals, and are not always tied to personal or collective ‘revenue reward’….yet they are non-negotiable in the need to ‘get er done’. Sound familiar? Yes….this describes a large percentage of what life requires of us…

So, here we are….Week 3 of 2019! The year is off and running!! Yes….many are moving forward successfully with their goals and resolutions. Yet…..many MANY others may have hit a speed bump. It is interesting, next to getting healthier (losing weight, exercising, no alcohol, etc.) ….saving and making more money is a close second. I…

I don’t know about you, yet 2018 has been a challenging year. Full of opportunity, learning experiences, and unforeseen happenings. As an ‘off the scale’ introvert, I relish in time for reflection of what ‘all this means’ and how I can continue to grow and fully reach my potential. I always look forward to this…

The statistics are sobering. Yet, as my momma used to say to us, ‘it is never a ‘big deal’ until it happens to you’. How true this is. For years, we visited our great aunts, uncles and paternal grandparents in nursing homes (yes, we had 7 in assisted living and/or nursing homes simultaneously). We often…