Hey there Reader, Let’s talk about something we all do at some point—winging it. For a while, it works. You remember deadlines (mostly), juggle tasks in your head, and somehow pull it off. But as your business grows, that juggling act gets exhausting—and expensive. One of my clients was in that exact place. She was running a successful online business, but her systems? Total chaos. Everything lived in her inbox, and launches felt like sprinting through a maze blindfolded. We kept it simple....
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader, Is your business feeling more like a fire brigade than a dream journey? If you're constantly in reactive mode, rushing to beat deadlines, chasing down follow-ups, or extinguishing operational blazes left and right, it's draining your energy—and your potential for growth. The golden ticket to sustainably scaling up isn’t working harder; it’s about building smooth, bulletproof systems that run effortlessly, even when you're sipping a latte on a beach somewhere. ☕🏖️ Let me...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there Reader, Oh, the many hats you wear as a fabulous small business owner! But here’s the magic spell you might be missing: the one that transforms your time from managing every little detail into growing your empire. Yep, doing it all yourself can be pricier than you think! Meet the superhero you didn’t know you needed—a fractional project manager! This unsung hero swoops in to reclaim your time, sprinkle some order into your operations, and give your bottom line a gleaming makeover....
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there Reader, So, imagine this: I recently had to part ways with my beloved, well-worn figure skating boots. Yes, I even whined to you about it. Talk about a sentimental goodbye! Those boots were cozy, like that old hoodie you just can’t let go of. But, oh boy, did I stall on getting new ones! The thought of breaking in a new pair felt like a trek up Everest... in flip-flops. But guess what? Just two days into my shiny new boots, I had a revelation! My old faves were holding me back,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader, Change is the spicy salsa on the taco of life, especially when you're growing your dream biz! The big question isn’t if change will crash your party—it’s how you dance with it. 🌟 Successful scaling isn’t just about piling on more of everything. It's about being adaptable, fine-tuning what absolutely rocks, and letting go of what drags you down. Imagine this: Your business magically doubles overnight. What’s the first thing that needs a makeover? Instead of dodging that...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader, Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Women In Business RVA’s Galentine Gala, and oh boy, let me tell you, it was a game-changer! It hit me like a glitter bomb of inspiration—networking isn’t just tossing around business cards like confetti. Nope, it’s all about really connecting, sharing those “aha” moments, and celebrating each other’s awesome victories. Too often, we think of networking as some super stiff, 9-to-5 kind of task. But guess what? The most...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader, Quick story for ya: So, as many of you know, I'm a figure skater. It's something I absolutely love—but whoops, I just made a total classic mistake! I knew it was high time for some shiny new boots, but I seriously dragged my feet on it. Why? Because breaking in new boots would mean taking a tiny step back in my training, and ain't nobody got time for that, right? Well, this stubbornness of mine backfired BIG TIME. My old boots got so bad that I couldn't even work on my...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there Reader, Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of presenting "Bounce Back Stronger: Building Unshakeable Resilience" at the Goochland Chamber of Commerce Women in Business event—cue the confetti! We dove deep into how resilience isn't just for the big, scary stuff—nope, it's a muscle we can flex daily, even when life throws those tiny curveballs. Now, here’s a golden nugget of wisdom that stuck with me: resilience looks different for everyone. Yeah, that’s right! While we might...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there Reader, So guess what I did this weekend? I had the total thrill of rocking out at the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual shindig, AKA "Banquet"! These folks are the unsung heroes, giving it their all to make our community shine, and let me tell ya, they deserve every bit of admiration and applause! We basked in heart-pumping stories of resilience, teamwork, and on-the-spot leadership that would put any superhero to shame. And guess what? We threw a confetti shower...
2 months ago • 1 min read