I did it! I FINALLY finished the third book in my Work from Home Pros series! If you recall, I wrote and published Book 1 (FREElance FREEdom: Creating the Work-From-Home Life You Crave) and Book Two (MOM BOSSING: The Freedom to Create the Business You Love) during the epically cold winter of 2019. Book #3… Read More A mini victory in a time of struggle and fear
Running a home business is …hard/exciting/exhausting/invigorating. I’d love to tell you that working from home is all unicorns and rainbows, but I won’t. It’s awesome…but challenging to say the least! But, as the old saying goes, “If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.” I have worked from home full-time for over seven years… Read More Business Income -The Spokes of your Business Wheel
Just WRITE. I thought I’d pop in for a second and share some thoughts from a freelancer’s perspective. The world is an uncertain place right now. I could go on and on about business or school closures and job loss, but I won’t. The best advice I can give to humans right now is JUST… Read More Just Write
“I’m scared” a co-worker at my side-hustle job shared. The fear in her eyes backed up the words coming from her lips. This particular person was someone that I occasionally saw in passing during my few short hours every week as a morning stocker, but I rarely conversed with her. “I’m scared,” she repeated. “All… Read More Why I am Grateful to Work Home More than Ever
So, I did a thing. Actually, lots of *things*… October was an amazing month for me in so many ways. I’ve hosted some book signings and sold some books, I shot a remote interview for KidLitTV’s StoryMakers about my book, Sissy Goes Tiny. Speaking of Sissy Goes Tiny, my publisher just sent me this picture… Read More Authors and Accomplisments
Want to the magic of 2019 streaming into the New Year? It won’t happen by accident…YOU need to make it happen. Here are 6 Power Activities for Freelancers for 2020 Visit a networking group: Yes I know that sounds scary, but I spent many years going to networking groups in my area and they are… Read More 6 Power Activities for Freelancers to Achieve in 2020
Are you STILL deciding if you need to attend the #VAVS VA Virtuosos Summit which starts on Monday? It really boils down to how much do you want to up-level your service-based business this year? Attending Season 18 of this Summit for service-based freelancers is definitely amazing. You’ll get all the awesome advice from 20… Read More Where are you right now in your business? Where do you want to be in 2020?
It seems like 100 years ago that I got my start as a full-time, work-from-home, virtual assistant. Eight years in, it’s been a wild ride, but one I wouldn’t give up for the world. SO ….have you been thinking about starting up your own Virtual Assistant business but don’t know where to start? I’ve been… Read More A Must-Have if you plan to start a Virtual Assistant business
Mama, you are enough. Stop doing that to yourself. You are enough They were encouraging words that I had just shared with one of my coaching clients.She had been lamenting that she’d gotten “nothing done” this week and her business-building task list was still (in her mind) a “mile long.” “Whatever you did to move… Read More Get off my football field
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question every breathing adult on the planet has asked a child at one time or another. We all want the chance to encourage the next generation and applaud excitedly when the Small Humans in our life announce they want to be an Astronaut,… Read More What do I want to be When I Grow up? (Answer: An AUTHOR)
As my busy life gets busier, I’m continually on the look-out for the things that act as workarounds, short-cuts, and hacks. After all, there’s only so many minutes in a day and I really need to never lose sight of what can make my already packed schedule flow smoother. I started using a Bullet Journal… Read More Bullet Journaling: A Secret Weapon for Staying Awesomely Organized
A few weeks ago, I talked about writing an effective About Page. About Pages can be intense, but are also an excellent way to share what makes you tick as a business professional and what you have to offer other entrepreneurs who are in need of a helping hand. Get the scoop on creating an… Read More 5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Author or Freelancer Bio
