It's been seven years since I left my full-time job as an Associate Dean of Student Development and Associate Professor of doctoral research and studies. While my first business venture started out as a side-hustle, I quickly realized that my true path and calling was in the entrepreneurial world.

Over these past seven years I've learned a lot about business, myself, and what it takes to run a successful venture. While my focus and mission has evolved, the habits I've developed have only...

You've heard the term, "work smarter, not harder" right? Well, what if you could actually make that happen?

The Perato Principle has already taught us that roughly 80% of our results come from just 20% of our work. Using this rule the first thing you can do is to cut time from areas of your life that aren't producing. Time wasters like getting lost on YouTube or Facebook, saying yes to activities that don't contribute value, or tasks that are outside of your...

Your fashion choices can help you achieve your goals. That's where Fashion Feng Shui® comes in.

Everyone makes resolutions this time of year but you need to either create a vision board or set a word or theme to guide your actions and intentions for the year. Adding to the energy of these words, you can also use your wardrobe to support you in these endeavors. By leveraging the elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal into clothing and you can use your wardrobe for not only...

Today officially marks the beginning of the 12 Days of Christmas. That means you have less than two weeks to pick up something special for your clients, customers, family and friends.

Some of you may have finished your shopping months ago, and others (like me) are just about to get started. In an effort to help those who like to shop during these final 12 days, I put together Holiday Catalog for you that will make any recipient of these thoughtful gifts a happy woman. 

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“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.”—Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man

Are you stuck in work that's unfulfilling, or at worst soul-sucking? Have you been staring at the Starbuck's Barista thinking, "I should just quit and work here?"

Or are you a "rationalizer." You know, one of those people who tells herself that work is called “work” for a reason. That you should be grateful to have job. You also rationalize the fact that you're good at what you do,...

Burnout is a very real problem, especially for entrepreneurs. Even though partnerships can have their ups and downs, at least you have someone to handle some of the stress and responsibility.

If you're an entrepreneurs, particularly a solopreneurs, you're probably bearing the entire weight of making your business work on your lone shoulders. This amount of responsibility can often lead to working 14+ hour days and losing track of what’s happening in other parts of...

Working from home comes with its own set of benefits, distractions, and frustrations that are quite different from those you find in the regular workplace.

Can you really work at home and achieve your career goals? The answer is up to you!

These thoughtful questions and informative tips can guide you toward successfully working at home:

1. Where can you devote space in your home to your work? Although it doesn't have to be a whole room, you'll need a desk and a couple of drawers designated...

While many believe that knowledge is power, knowledge is only powerful when it’s consistently applied. Consistency may be the most important component of success.

A small step forward each day adds up to a lot of mileage over time.

Are the little things you do each day adding up to something positive? Or is the quality of your life slowly slipping away?

With consistent action over the next 10 or 20 years, what could you accomplish?

Five cold calls each day / 5 days per week equal 1300...