Honoring Our Military Community: Meaningful Ways to Show Up in May (and Beyond)
May holds significance for the military community as it celebrates Military Family Appreciation Month, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and culminates in Memorial Day. This month evokes pride, sacrifice, resilience, and grief. Expressions of gratitude can go beyond thanks, including acts of kindness towards active members, spouses, children, and families of the fallen, fostering support and recognition year-round.
Finding Your People: The Power of Community for Military Spouses & Entrepreneurs
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as both a military spouse and a small business owner, it’s this: you cannot do it alone. Life is already unpredictable when you’re constantly moving, rebuilding, and starting over—but add entrepreneurship into the mix? That’s a whole...
The Art of Not Shrinking Yourself: Stop Apologizing for Taking Up Space
Let’s get one thing straight: you were never meant to shrink. You were never meant to water yourself down, blend in, or make yourself small just to make someone else feel more comfortable. And yet… How many times have you apologized for being “too much?” Too loud. Too...
6 Things I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Business Over
Starting a business is a whirlwind of excitement, creativity, and, let’s be honest: lots of mistakes. Looking back, there are definitely things I would have done differently, but that’s part of the journey. If you’re just starting out or feeling like you need a reset, perhaps these lessons will save you some headaches.
4 Lessons I’ve Learned in 4 Years of Business
Four years in business. That’s four years of growth, trial and error, unexpected wins, and plenty of mistakes. If I could go back and tell my day-one self a few things, these lessons would be at the top of the list. 1. Authenticity Matters People can see through the...