“Where’s my holy shift? “This was the question that my peer asked me after I had shared my process with her on exploring money trauma. I was a little surprised that this trained coach thought that information guaranteed transformation. I kindly replied that there is no holy shift, that revealing and releasing childhood trauma or […]
Surprise! I am bald! So, a few things have been going on around here some of you know and many of you don’t. I now look like a badass with my Misfits sweater and combat boots. Curious about why I have no hair now? Keep reading let me share a little story with you. In […]
My response to the question “Why do I have look back at painful experiences to help my business?” Triggers can be tricky things. If you feel overwhelmed by this article, walk away. Take care of yourself. I have been interviewing small business owners and entrepreneurs who have identified having some kind of trauma that they believe […]
Trauma Triggers Can Be Tricky Business For some time now I have been speaking and writing about the impact of trauma on entrepreneurship and small businesses. I have outlined the differences between “little t” and “big T” traumas, and I have discussed the blocks and blind spots which are created by trauma for female founders and […]
I have been pretty quiet here because I was traveling in the South of France. If you follow me on social media I am sure you have gotten an eye full of the gorgeous journey I was fortunate enough to go on I am going to be sharing some of my lessons, and loves from […]
Or Are We Co-Signing Abusive Business Behaviors? Hustling toward success does not have to mean leaving ourselves emotionally bereft yet this is exactly how many “highly successful” business owners drive themselves to the top. We know these people … the ones who avoid emotion and personal challenges with “I just threw myself into my work.” You […]
Greetings from SC! I had an experience last night I wanted to share with you! Let me give you a little background first. One of the biggest struggles that I am seeing right now, is the struggle around pricing services. I see peers and clients battling themselves when it comes to this topic. They have […]
Why I am a firm believer in writing love letters. I think that too often we get stuck in the mindset that challenging experiences need to be pushed through and forgotten or overcome. We really struggle with sitting with discomfort and difficult emotions. The food and alcohol industry proves that we are not very skilled at […]
If the vast majority of women have a #metoo story about sexual abuse, assault, or unwanted advances, how does that affect the growing numbers of women who are starting businesses today? How does this common but all-too-personal trauma impact the success and health of female entrepreneurs? I have been working with female entrepreneurs for several […]
“With college around the corner and my super slow summer workload, I’m beginning to freak out.” This was a recent client conversation. I could hear the stress and anxiety in her voice. I asked some questions in the hopes of shifting some anxiety and providing some relief. Was her eighteen year old ready for college? […]