Courage To Follow Your Dreams

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Heart-centered people like you and me want to make a difference in the world by doing what we are called to do. It’s not “about the shoes”. It’s about using our gifts, shining our brilliance and impacting our world. We are here to help people because they matter to us. Yet I have seen so … [Read more...]

3 Life Lessons From Surviving a Plane Crash

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Last year, on this very day, March 23rd, I experienced and survived a plane crash. It was 11 seconds of falling, sliding, screeching of metal across asphalt and then landing nose down into the dirt in a Cessna 172. The plane was totaled. My ex-husband and I walked away, basically unharmed. (I did … [Read more...]

Finish What You Start!

As entrepreneurs, we often bite off more than we can chew. We have big dreams, goals, and visions. Our excitement is contagious and we often share our ideas before we’ve fully brewed the plan to make them a reality. Be it inexperience or hopeful thinking that lets us believe we can accomplish huge … [Read more...]

Are You a Pretender or a Contender?

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One of my favorite reality shows to watch every season is Dancing with the Stars. Despite the fact that reality TV can be very addictive and often times not a healthy way to spend a lot of time, I find myself fascinated with the entire process of DWTS. I’ll admit, some of the other reality TV … [Read more...]

Chorus of Critics…Who Are You Listening To?

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As entrepreneurs we go against the norm. We step outside the box of traditional 9-5 paycheck jobs. We are driven by an inner force that often makes little sense. We make choices that others don’t understand. It is important to guard yourself against the negative words and attitudes of others. If … [Read more...]

How to Write A Great Sales Letter

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In high school, Mrs. Yelda was my Latin teacher the entire four years I studied Latin. She was extremely responsible for helping me master English grammar. My English teachers were marginal, but Mrs. Yelda was passionate about Latin, and how learning the language helps you master English. Mrs. … [Read more...]

My Five Year Learning Curve

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Some people would have told you I was crazy, 5 years ago, birthing a baby and a business at the same time. Looking back, I probably was. Many days I feel like I still am a bit crazy for balancing or juggling the things that I do in life. So much has changed since the first days of business, luckily … [Read more...]

Making Time For God

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Whether you are a Christian entrepreneur or an entrepreneur who happens to be a Christian, you need to make time for God---time alone with God. There is no other way to keep a real relationship going with God. What that looks like will be different for every person but it should involve speaking and … [Read more...]

How Does Your Self Talk Measure Up?

When was the last time you walked past someone and they were talking to themselves? It is a strange sight for sure. This is exactly what I am going to suggest you do! According to the Bible, “death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21). A new buzz word is affirmation. I want … [Read more...]

Are your friends keeping you from a successful business?

Guest post by Kate Powers Tonight I gave a talk about the invisible roadblocks that keep people stuck and prevent them from achieving their dreams, goals and success. One of the roadblocks I discussed hit home for many. It’s like your parents always said, who you hang around with will get you … [Read more...]