Today is my dad’s 53rd birthday. As I browsed the greeting card aisle of Target, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid (Yep, dad…I went to FOUR stores to find the perfect card), I was discouraged because I couldn’t find a card that said exactly what I wanted to say to my dad on his birthday. (I …

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Want a glimpse into the future of what’s hot in PR, marketing and social media for 2014? Allow me to let you in on a little secret. The future is already here and brands need to get on board now. In the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of attending two fantastic conferences that …

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Start your week right! Every Sunday I post my favorite links from around the web and share my goals for the upcoming week. Links On Careers: It’s Crazy (And Almost Unfair) How Much This One Thing Affects Your Career Success: I couldn’t agree more with Alexis Grant’s post this week about the one thing that …

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Each month, I share three things I accomplished in the previous month and preview three things I’m excited about or hoping to accomplish in the month ahead. It’s fun to look back and forward, and as an added bonus, these monthly check-ins keep me accountable to reach my goals. I hope you’ll join in and …

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Start your week right! Every Sunday I post my favorite links from around the web and share my goals for the upcoming week. Links On Personal Branding: 14 Hot Resources For Increasing Your Visibility Online: Take some time this week to check in on your personal brand. Natalie Sisson from The Suitcase Entrepreneur has 14 …

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I have a good friend named Melissa. We’ve known each other for 22 years and I really admire her because she is always open to new experiences. Melissa rarely says no to invitations, whether I’m asking her to join me for a 5K at 10 p.m. the night before an early-morning race or inviting her to attend a …

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Start your week right! Every Sunday I post my favorite links from around the web and share my goals for the upcoming week. Links On Blogging: What is a Sales Funnel and Why Should Content Creators Care?: Whether you are selling something on your blog or not, as a content creator, you should care about …

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