Over the last 20 years working in the corporate world and then building my company SmartChic, I have always believed in supporting other high quality business owners. I believe that alone we can do a lot but together with other amazing people, we can accomplish so much more. I have seen that personally in building [...]
One of the most effective ways to get yourself out there in the world is to network! We must get away from the computer and put ourselves out there in front of people. It is an amazing way to meet new people and for others to get to know who we really are. And if [...]
Whether you’re single, married, younger, older, highly successful or just starting out in life, we all have times that we need that boost of confidence; that dose of inspiration to remind us that we are amazing and we need to go for what we want in life. Hopefully you'll keep this list close by, because whenever you need an extra boost, to [...]
A few weeks back, my husband and I traveled to Bodega Bay, CA for a quick overnight getaway. On our way to Bodega, we were excited to stop at this great little diner we were told about to start off our weekend trip just right with a great breakfast. When we arrived at the diner, we both [...]
For a while now, I had been looking to freshen up my website. I wanted to have more inspirational colors on the template. It was time! I had always loved the content on my website, but the richer, darker colors on it didn't quite fit with my personality or the message I was conveying. It was definitely time to 'lighten things up'! When it was completed, I absolutely fell in love [...]
Each day we have a choice on what we put our mind to. And what we put our mind to is where we put our action to! So how are you going to spend this year? You've got one life, so stop wasting time! Focus on the things you really need to do. Do you need ideas or [...]
On a recent day, I was having an extremely busy morning and was scheduled to meet a friend for lunch. Whatever craziness could have happened that morning before my lunch meeting, actually did. You know how it is; you're juggling multiple things at once; you could really use a twin of you? Well that's the kind of morning I [...]
So I've hit a milestone in my life. I am now "40" years old. I didn't think when my birthday hit that it would actually be a thought in my mind. But like most people, it sure did. I woke up bright and early and the first thing I said to myself (and maybe even out [...]
The holidays are a great time of year. The holiday lights; great food; giving gifts to those you love. The last thing you want or need during the holiday season is to be a victim of a crime. When you're rushing around, sometimes you can forget the little things that can keep you safe. Criminals like to take advantage of an opportunity. [...]