One of the things I miss the most about my job at LSS was the advocacy work we were doing. I had taken on the initiative a couple of years ago because I thought we should have a seat at the table when our government leaders discuss and decide on policy that affects our clients.…
I am a branding expert. I’ve created brands for businesses and nonprofits. I’ve even created a brand for my own coffeehouse 100 years ago. Now, it’s time to create a personal brand for myself again, this time as a freelance brand strategist. And I am lost. I don’t know where to start. I don’t know…
It’s officially been a week since I started working for myself as a freelance writer. I loved every minute of it. I am not a naturally positive person. I tend to find fault in myself or my surroundings most of the time. But I can honestly say that this week has been one of the…
I’ve taken the plunge. I’ve thrown caution to the wind. I’m going for it. I’m going for broke. I’m jumping in with both feet. What other cliches can I use? For what you may say? I’ll happily tell you. I am officially a full-time self-employed freelance content creator and branding consultant. I will miss my…
This is an excerpt of a blog written for CallDrip and published in January 2022. In the business world, the one constant we can always depend on is change. Change can take the form of new markets opening up, innovations in tech, the invention of new products, global changes in policy, or a combination of…
Payaway the Layaway Blog We all know how we spend our Thanksgiving Weekend. It is turkey and family on Thursday, holiday deals at the mall on Friday, and online on Monday. But don’t forget Giving Tuesday, which is the day set aside to give to your favorite nonprofit organizations. It’s become an American tradition, but…
I fell into marketing after I burned out in the hospitality field. I took marketing courses in college as part of my business minor and had plenty of experience marketing my own business but I was not what you would call an expert. I’m sure I’m not the only one who discovered their talent for…
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The global pandemic has thrust virtual events into the spotlight. As much as we love the face-to-face interaction of in-person events, today’s planners need to get on board with the digital versions or risk being left behind. What Exactly Is a Virtual Event?It’s more than just live streaming. Virtual events are any occasion at which…
How long have we been working from home? Three months? Four? It seems like both two days and ten years. I have to be honest. This new normal is great. As the most introverted of introverts, I love staying home. I would much rather spend a quiet day reading, walking my dog, researching some obscure…
