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FOCU$ED is a conference for ambitious women, developed by KNOW Women to be a catalyst for expansion, connection and up-leveling. With a mentoring topic of “Ready to Thrive… Not Simply Survive?”, I was asked to speak to women who are ready to level up in both business and life about the how to live a fulfilling life, and the energy throughout the day was truly contagious, helping reignite everyone’s passion for fueling their goals.
Read MoreMusic is powerful. It helps us feel, connect with others, move, sing, get energized and lower anxiety. That’s particularly true for when I’m at a Tim McGraw concert, especially his recent performance at Nashville’s Music City Rodeo.
Read MoreWomen mean business! Early this week, I returned home from DC, having traveled for the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Advocacy Day and Women’s Business Conference, celebrating 50 years for this amazing group. When women business owners come together to fuel access, accountability and bipartisanship, the impact is inspiring. Plus, check out how I leaned into work-life integration for an ideal trip.
Read MoreToday’s World Organizing Day highlights how organizing and productivity professionals enrich the personal and professional lives of their clients, highlighting the benefits of being organized instead of simply making things neat. Let’s celebrate what you’ve done to make things smoother for future you.
Read MoreThis past weekend’s North Carolina Governor’s Inaugural Ball festivities were an exceptional experience of reconnecting with fellow change makers and community champions to celebrate the first 100 days of Governor Josh Stein’s gubernatorial service to our great state.
Read MoreRespite appears differently for different folks. For me, it is rarely about lounging around; instead, it is most often about seeing beautiful places with valued members of my squad who push me outside my comfort zone. During my recent vacation, Wyoming, you did NOT disappoint!
Read MoreDuring the cold, winter days of February, it’s a perfect time for reflection, and I’m still feeling the joy from a recognition that came my way last year… It was my true honor to be amongst the selections for 2024’s 40 over 40 women of distinction, prepared by The KNOW Women.
Read MoreWhat guides you toward your deepest desires? What inspires you? What grounds you in your truest self? In leaning into my many layers, I find a word of the year helps boost productivity and bring the year into focus. Here are the details regarding my word of the year for 2025.
Read More2024 was a very full year, where focusing on work-life integration helped boost productivity for what matters most at work, at home, in society and in bettering our minds, bodies and spirits. Here’s to learning from 2024 to make 2025 even better!
Read MoreToday’s panel that I moderated on Business, Family and Mental Health explored strategies for staying present, managing responsibilities and maintaining health. Whether you call it integration, efficiency or fluidity, it really is common to struggle with the juggle, but, thanks to these powerhouse panelists, here are tactics that can truly make a positive impact for you.
Read MoreVoting is your voice in the choices presented to our community, truly democracy in action and a responsibility as much as a right, but time is running out to cast your 2024 vote. Here is a glimpse into what I consider when casting my ballot and details to consider as you perform your civic duty.
Read MoreHard-working, genuine, empathetic, intelligent, caring, constituent-focused, bipartisan… These are a few of the words I used recently in co-hosting an event for my friend, Josh Stein, and I’m grateful for this chance to spotlight him for others.
Read MoreThere is value in preparedness, and, with Hurricane Helene headed this way, there’s no better time than now to think about preparedness. Here’s what to do in advance of the storm, after the hurricane passes by if you are impacted and in advance of a myriad of other emergencies.
Read MoreAre you familiar with the concept of a knife fight dinner? Well, if not, have no fear… I’m about to walk you through each step as my friends and I enjoy an absolutely incredible knife fight dinner from Rocky Top Catering to benefit A Place at the Table in Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreIt was such an honor to join Olalah Njenga, Sharon Hill and Syrena Williams in presenting a full-day bootcamp, sharing whole-life harmony practices that emphasize well-being, strategically investing time in what you value and integrating all of life’s elements to embrace hustling forward so you can unlock your full potential.
Read MoreLast week, I joined women business owners from all across the nation to engage in crucial conversations with elected officials. Here’s a glimpse into what the National Association of Women Business Owners does for Advocacy Days and how my trip to DC might be helping you, too.
Read MoreSimilar to how a coach would never take his or her team into a game without having planned for how to achieve the desired, winning results, you need a plan to win the week. Here’s how to get started with your game plan for a successful week.
Read MoreLast week, I traveled to Atlanta for Raleigh Chamber’s Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference, and, with time as our most limited resource, I exercised the valuable skill of work-life integration. Here’s a glimpse at the adventures enjoyed as well as the lessons learned over these days in Atlanta.
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day and every other day, I’m so honored to be in community with all the amazing, rockstar women in my squad, including my fellow honorees amongst the Women to KNOW of North Carolina for 2023. Today and always, how will you celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women?
Read MoreIf you play poker but haven’t figured out how to use those skills for good, you are missing out! Whether it be with All-In to Fight Caner, Calamity James Poker or another such group, I’ve had some experience with playing poker for the greater good, and I invite you to join me at the next possible date.
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