As the managing editor for two popular blogs that accept guest contributions — The Write Life and Muck Rack — I spend most of my days reviewing and responding to pitches and submissions. To give some context, in February, The Write Life received 119 legitimate pitches/submissions. Legitimate, meaning, from actual people; not the messages from spambots …

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When I quit my job to start my own business last February, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I anticipated roadblocks and expected to face twists and turns along the way. One thing I hadn’t quite considered? How expensive it actually is to run a business. After all, my business is run almost …

Here’s Exactly How Much it Costs to Run an Online Business: A Peek Inside My 2016 Business Expenses Read More »

Every once in awhile I hear a quote or a poem or a story that sticks with me for days. That’s exactly what happened recently when I heard Jess Lively refer to a story called “The Two Wolves” on a podcast episode. Immediately, I pressed pause and headed over to Google to learn more. Lots of different variations …

The 96-Word Story That’s Blowing My Mind Read More »

February 1 will always hold a special place in my heart. One year ago today, I took a giant leap into the unknown when I quit my safe and comfortable 9-5 job and officially started my business. For the past 12 months, I’ve documented every step of the journey in my Becoming CEO series. From detailing …

From Side Hustle to CEO: Celebrating One Year in Business Read More »

For those who are just catching up, in December 2015, I made a career (and life) changing announcement. I resigned from my job working in public relations to take my business, blog, brand and teaching full time. I’m bringing you along for the ride, giving you a glimpse behind-the-scenes of the exact steps I’m taking …

Becoming CEO: Months 10, 11 and 12 of Solopreneurship Read More »

As a solopreneur who has been very open and transparent about my journey from side hustle to CEO, it’s probably no surprise to you that I receive emails on a regular basis from those who want to follow a similar path. I LOVE these notes! They are part of the reason I share so openly- I hope …

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Ready for the truth? Here it is. I haven’t blogged in nearly a month. I haven’t sent a note to my email community since early December when I shared the big news about my business. I haven’t written a word of content (that wasn’t for client work) in weeks. Yeah, I know. I’m just as shocked as you. …

No Rules for 2017 Read More »