Ways to take action during the Trumpocalypse

For those of us who live in the states, it’s a weird, weird time. An ugly, unsettling, and in my opinion, a really NOT OKAY time. Many (myself included) are sorting out how to process what’s happening, both privately and publicly. I’ve seen the hate that’s being spewed, from the top to the bottom. Social media is no longer a… »

Gift ideas for your favorite swear bear

Christmas is just around the corner and while I am pretty out on obligatory gift giving, I know that many people love giving gifts this time of year. I love seeing people light up with glee when receiving gifts and am a firm believer in giving things that are practical and funny. Because let’s be real, this time of year… »

Defining your brand begins with identifying your values

What do you think makes a business great, or a brand memorable? And how do you bring more YOU into your business? It’s more than just a killer logo or a fancy website. That stuff is just external fluff, like icing on a cake. And without the cake, the icing isn’t worth the sugar its made from. What helps make that logo… »

Take what you need, give what you can

In January of 2016 I attended the What If Conference. If you’ve clicked over and are looking at what that is now, it’s pretty nondescript, with lots of typical conference jargon. Not much to give you a clear picture of what it really offers or is about. My initial interest was peaked a couple years ago after I witnessed some… »

The Measurement of Success

How do you define success and what’s the currency by which you measure it? This is something that often plagues me and something I’m still working out my feelings around. A question you’ll hear frequently among entrepreneurs and the self-employed is how they define success. Much like, “What’s your passion?” or “What do you value?”, I always cringed at this question and candidly, wanted to… »