Over the past year, the Event industry has changed….alot. This has affected Speakers, especially those that wish to speak to the association and trade markets. With the advent of Hybrid events, Meeting Planners are finding there are even more Speakers to choose from, all with impressive qualifications and presentation skills, most are established professionals […]
Category: She Owns It
Why Being Single Helped Me Become a Better Entrepreneur
As a woman business owner, I know that being single is not always easy, especially if you are a single mom! As much as it has helped me in my career and personal life, there are times when you need someone who can understand your needs or wants more than just a friend. But for […]
You Are Not Here to Smile. You’re Here to RISE.
We’ve been internalizing a falsehood for far too long. The real, deep-in-your-guts, unsilenced voice is the voice people want to hear. A lot of people call it ‘the authentic brand voice.’ That word ‘authentic’ seems to have lost its punch, though. It’s the voice inside you that people say is too loud. Or too quiet. Or too much. Or to sweary. Or to BOSSY. It’s that voice. It’s time to raise that voice, woman. Because that makes your brand stand out.
Self-Care Tips to Ease Your Travel Stress
Airports are getting more and more crowded as people are flying to their desired destinations. Travel season is peaking and so is the stress around it. If this is you, keep reading for tips to ease your own travel stress. Being a travel lover, I’ve never particularly enjoyed the travel process. Except for my […]
The Importance of Time and Space Boundaries in Your Workspace
You’re tired, exhausted, and anxious, yet you keep fighting to advance in your career, a draining battle between your feelings and ambition to achieve your goals. Working long hours with a lack of sleep is leaving you feeling drained and stealing your energy, creativity, and productivity – sound familiar? Then you may find yourself constantly […]
Content Creation: Write What Scares You Most
I started a blog this year. My blog is a baby blog. It is but an infant. So, I’m finding my way with it. Testing things out. Seeing what works. We always hear that telling stories makes for good content creation. And I was like…mmmmkay. I mean, I’m The Story Team. I know this. […]
Keeping Envy From Taking Over
Do you want to know what feeling I despise the most when I feel it? Envy. I can handle anger. Grief. Sadness. But when envy pops up, my chest tightens up. And then it moves to fear. Scarcity. Loss. Insecurity. Despair. And I hate that when I see people doing what I do, going after […]

How Fear Can Stand In Your Way Of Career Advancement
Sweaty palms. A shiver down your spine. Racing thoughts… What you’re experiencing is fear. You might be scared of the possibility of failure. Or you fear success because you know that’s when imposter syndrome will take over. What about the changes that you may need to make in order to advance? Leaving your comfort […]
Conflict with your boss? An inside peek at the conversation you should be having with yourself… Before you have it with your boss.
There’s no shortage of lists out there for what should be the traits of a great manager. Most lists confuse the manager’s role with that of the people leader, even though there’s ample evidence that managers do not become such because of their heightened people skills. Instead—a recent article by McKinsey pointed out—those who are […]
5 Reasons Ideal Clients Choose Your Competition Over You
How often do you get passed over by ideal clients to a competitor who you KNOW doesn’t deliver as much value as you do? It stings, doesn’t it? About ten years ago I found myself feeling frustrated with this very same problem. Time after time, I noticed that my competitors were landing coveted opportunities […]
