The First Birthday After a Parent Dies – Happy Birthday Buddy
The first birthday after a parent dies. I was told the day was going to suck ...and that this day in future years will always suck. I prepared myself mentally which means I braced for tears...mine and theirs as well. The oldest has come home to be with us - I...
Thank Goodness for Her…
Yesterday morning , as I went running off to a meeting, I grabbed my tan jacket for the first time this season and bolted out the door. I realized there was a piece of paper in my pocket and came to see it was my Penn Hospital name tag from April 20, 2017 ... the...
The Start… “I Have Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer”
On April 12, 2017 my life changed forever. Those of you who have walked this path with me over the last several months have listened, cried, worried, hoped and prayed alongside our family. The writing I feel compelled to share now is a recount of my experience...the...
Just Keep Passing Out the Peanuts
On April 12, 2017 while attending a conference in Philadelphia I received a text from my ex-husband. I knew he was also down in Philadelphia, his trip was to visit a surgeon at Penn hospital to remove a growing bump on his neck. "I have anaplastic thyroid cancer." I...
You Should Start Using Pocket
Scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, or Buzzfeed tends to feel like a bombardment of information and click bait. One person does not have the time to read every article and view every image in one sitting. It would be convenient to stick all those articles and links...
Video is Important for Your Social Media
If you are constantly posting blogs, sharing articles, and tweeting long, never-ending streams of tweets, but not seeing traction in your followers or engagement numbers, maybe it’s time to liven up your social media a bit. Take a turn from text-based posts, and...
When You Need Help Starting A Business
Do you need help starting a business? When I started my business I had an idea, expertise, a newly printed PhD. I had my buddy Marcus Padulchick by my side (and even sitting on my shoulder), friends who would support me through anything, and a belief that I could...
Business Lessons from Getting My Hair Highlighted
This is not meant to be one of those "oh look, I have something to say and I'm going to cleverly tie it to getting my hair done" This is an actual concrete real-world example when I learned the basics of business out of a life experience. Let me start off by saying...
Create High Quality Content
Every small business owner knows they need to create high quality content. This can include social media posts, LinkedIn long posts, blog post for your websites, videos, and slide presentations just to name a few. When budget allows, you may think the best course...
Your Summer Social Media Plan
Summer is a great time to reach your potential customers and clients on social media. Everywhere you look individuals are on their phone - and even on vacation they want to connect and add value to their lives. If you have a coordinated plan to provide them with...
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