Social media platforms are the main way I share my content. Because I believe so much in transparency, as the year comes to a close, I’d love to share the YOY brand growth results I’ve achieved for 2024. Social media managers and strategists out there, correct me if I’m mistaken here. But my understanding is…
Month: December 2024
Jane Austen Almost Quit Writing (But Didn’t). Here’s the Lesson for You
When I was growing up, every cent I had was either begrudgingly bestowed with much gnashing of teeth or earned by working. If I wanted to do something, I either had to make an uncomfortable pitch or financially fight for it on the clock. That includes buying paper for my typewriter (yes, I said typewriter…
Sometimes, You Just Need a Polka King to Break the Rules
Sometimes, I think I was Kate McCallister in another life. I’ve stayed alert my 60 hours, waiting and desperately trying to solve the puzzle. I’ve tried so hard to make all the connections. Yet, so often, I was told I couldn’t do what I wanted to do. I’d look at other people’s tickets. Sad sarcasm…
What Pasta Is On Your Plate Today?
I ain’t gonna lie. I frequently drown my work stress and sorrows in carbs. Today, I’m having trouble deciding between an order of exhausted noodles (my usual) and completely fed up alphabetti spaghetti (a natural second choice for a wordsmith like me). Allow me to break down the rest of the menu: ?️ Downward spirals…
Focus Time Is Great. Be Prepared to Do Battle for It
I’m on LinkedIn just about every day. As a result, I’m barraged with tips for how to be more efficient and successful — that’s just the nature of the platform’s content. But one of the recommendations I see constantly is to carve out focus time. By itself, carving out focus time is a fantastic piece…
What’s the Line Between Stupid and Creative?
Sometimes, I think I have reeeeeeeeally bad ideas. Then I find stuff like is in this bad design article and think, “At least I can sing the song of my people.” Am I sharing this so you smile? Yep. ? But let’s also take a minute to ask, “What’s the line between awesome creativity and……