Like most people in their twenties, I had fun in those years and didn’t work too hard. I dreamed away the first thirty years of my life with no regrets. After I entered the third decade however, I began to want more. I began to contemplate less and take more action. My head floated down from the clouds and …
A few days ago I had a one-on-one meeting with a very influential, powerful female leader. I respect her immensely. We talked casually and openly. I shared my aspirations, current graduate school studies and future career ideas. This leader gave me her no-filtered, blunt advice. She does not hold back. I appreciated that. But as she …
Over a year ago I wrote about Bee movie and how bees may be small creatures but their contributions to our community make a huge impact. The film I saw with my children was the perfect metaphor to describe how important the contributions are that small businesses make in our economy. Today I had the great …
Eighteen pairs of eyes gazed at me as I explained the term entrepreneur. I gave a 45 minute lesson plan on business tips for second graders to Denise Moore’s class at Beulah Elementary School on April 6. I give presentations often for my employer, the Florida SBDC at UWF, but I was most nervous about …
Today I attended the University of West Florida Women in Leadership Conference. This inspiring event was put on by the College of Business. The theme was “Designing Your Future” and it indeed conveyed the message that we female leaders can create our own path to success. The conference included three main guest speakers. Two panels of female …
The best compliment I ever remember receiving is when a roommate (or suite-mate like we called it) in college told me I was resourceful. Yes, resourceful. Not words like beautiful or sexy or kind or generous. But resourceful. Why was (and is) this such huge flattery? Well for one thing, this praise came sometime between …
Two weeks ago I was interviewed by a colleague. This was a change for me. As a writer, I’m typically the one questioning others. As I answered each question about a program or group I’m involved with, her face lit up with astonishment. “I cannot believe you’ve accomplished all that in a year’s time,” she …
During an employee conference break last week, I noticed I had voicemail blinking on my cell phone. I listened to the message. It said the following: “Thank you again for all the help you’ve given me with this project of ours. I took your words and thoughts into account. You made my story better. You’ve …
Have you ever gone to a party, office gathering or social event where no one really talked to you or acknowledged you? Perhaps you had a person look you up and down then show no interest that you were there at all. I’ve been in this situation. It’s awful. One thing I pride myself on is trying …
I attended the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Pensacola Chapter Annual Media Panel on July 16, 2015. Six local media professionals spoke about public relations culture, evolving technology changes, social media usage and best PR practices. The panel included Andrew McKay of News Radio 1620 AM, Auriette Lindsey of WEAR TV, Brent Lane of Cat …