This year is a milestone year for me. It is my 20 year anniversary at my company. Many people, in this day and age, believe you should move companies every 5 years. Not me; there was never a thought of leaving my job for another company. When I first started, the company would send a… Read More
I love finding quotes, scriptures, or sayings that stick with me, that leave a lasting impression. I remember how important it was, when I was younger and would leave the house with my friends, for my mom to remind me to make good choices. I recently came across a client who shared a saying he… Read More
I recently had the opportunity to speak on a panel with other women in the finance industry. One of the questions that came up was, “How do you define success?” Of course we had moments to share in our career; one was even that moment, just being on that panel was a success. But what… Read More
The following phrase was on one of my recent tea bags: Be Great Feel Great Act Great Valentine’s Day is not just about doing nice things for all your loved ones; it should also be a day where you do something nice for yourself. In order to effectively care for everyone else in your… Read More
Full disclosure- I did nothing most of the days during my time off between the holidays. It would take much determination to remove myself from the couch to make the girls breakfast, hours to get showered and dressed to leave the house. Time stood still, or at least I did. I can honestly say it… Read More
Ok, it is a new year. Everyone will be planning big things. Some will travel more, some will commit to getting into better shape, stop eating junk food, spend more time with family, read that book finally. But for me, it is just two simple words: Be Kind. First and foremost, I will be kind… Read More
As you are reading this post, keep in mind, this was the early 90’s. Alcohol was easy to get as was getting into bars under age. There were no cell phones so in many cases we used payphones to call home once a week. The lack of communication made situations like you will read… Read More
As stated on, whatis.techtarget.com, “An angel investor, sometimes just referred to as an angel, is an individual who invests private funds in a company or product for personal reasons. Motivations for angel investors include interest in a particular area or a belief in the product, as well as more personal reasons.” Angel Investors believe in you, your ideas,… Read More
A virtue on my mind each day is Grace. I have a picture frame on my desk at work that just says “Grace”. It is there to remind me to find some in my inner being when I am frustrated and about to say the wrong thing or when I am going through a personal… Read More
One thing we all need to figure out is how to find our center. As part of my routine, for me, it is going to church on Sunday. It resets my battery, allows me to take a breather, have some time to just be. That time to just be, owe nobody anything, no need to cater… Read More