by Kalen Ruiz This week at the store, we held a Trunk Show for an organization called WORN. WORN is a business of Catholic Charities of Fort Worth whose mission is to provide refugee women living in the US a supplemental source of income. They sell scarves and other accessories that are hand-knit by these […]
Teaching ballroom dance is some of the best psychological training on the planet. You wouldn’t think it, but working with people in such a physical and personal way leads to very personal conversations, much like my current work. One of the most important things I learned during my time as a dance teacher is […]
by Erica Wiley As a little girl ran towards the street, I caught her in my arms and held her while she cried quietly. Out on the road past my driveway, the contents of a house lay strewn. Furniture, torn boxes, broken dishes, papers and toys spill out over the curb. My neighbor and […]
by Pamela McCormick | Feature Contributor “Peace”, defined (from the Merriam-Webster Online Student Dictionary) A state of quiet; especially: freedom from public disturbance or war Freedom from upsetting thoughts or feelings Harmony in personal relations To be successful, to generate ideas that reach a specific audience, I believe a focused mindset will allow you […]
by Kelly McCormick | Feature Contributor Could This Be You? “I’m not making enough money!” Who hasn’t uttered that statement once or twice? Here’s the thing. If you’re doing a lot of work, without seeing a significant increase in your bank balance, you could be undercharging. You’re Not Alone In my experience there are many […]
Caroline O’Neil | Featured Contributor Women are world class multitaskers. This is not breaking news. What was breaking news to me was that: Just because I can juggle a dozen tasks at once doesn’t mean I have to, or even that I should. A woman’s time and energy have to be budgeted, as they have […]
by Tochi Eze | Featured Contributor I recall when I started out as an entrepreneur, I would go out of my way to reach out and connect with industry experts and potential clients. Let’s just say I attended hundreds of business meetings and social gatherings. As far as I knew, all I needed was my […]
by Ronii Bartles | Featured Contributor What do you think of when I say the word branding? Your logo? Your brand story? Your official colors? The font you use? According to Dictionary.com a brand is: noun: kind, grade, or make, as indicated by a stamp, trademark, or the like: the best brand of coffee. a […]
by Tiffany Fulcher | Featured Contributor When you build a business there are visions of euphoria that dance in your head! I know because I too had those dreams! You know the ones that your friends talk about; owning your schedule, having long lunches, and waking up when you choose. Those of us who are […]
by Emily Worden I used to sell at a lot of craft shows. I loved the cash, but I loved the product research more. I sell custom handbags, so I’d stand in my booth and get to know customers and understand their needs. I met busy moms needing lots of pockets and durable materials. I […]
