2024 has been a difficult year for many people. So many companies faced the decision to let go of a large portion of their employees. Entire industries shifted and their workers have been impacted leaving many people looking for new opportunities of employment, or supplemental income. When I look back over both my own professional career and my entrepreneurial journey most of my opportunities have come directly from my own network, not from a job board, an agency, or a platform. My direct...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
It was in the audio recording from Earl Nightingale I first heard the quote from George Bernard Shaw. “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.” In that audio recording The Strangest Secret, Earl credited this as part of his definition of success. Focus on what you want, care enough, and pursue...
4 months ago • 7 min read
Recently I volunteered at the LA Swim Week runway show, but before I tell you about that I want to rewind just a bit. Throughout the spring, summer, and early fall of 2023 I missed a large number of events due to talking myself out of attending. I knew they were happening and I had no real reason for not going other than my own insecurities. Fear of rejection, impostor syndrome, tons of self doubt, and maybe even a little fear of success. It's too far away, the ticket is too expensive, I...
5 months ago • 5 min read
I went to VeeCon 2024 and all I got was this shirt. Not really. I also got a ton of inspiration, motivation, reinforcement, knowledgeable insights, and new connections for both business and life. I heard from industry leaders, incredibly knowledgeable speakers, awesome musicians, and fellow attendees who had inspiring stories to tell. Over 3 days of constant learning and encouragement I walk away feeling as if I was in the right place at the exact right time, meeting the right people and...
5 months ago • 1 min read