Ready for some brutal honesty? This week was the worst. Getting back into the swing of things after vacation is never easy, but this week’s welcome home hit me like a ton of bricks. Just last Friday, I was on a plane flying back to Philadelphia after eight wonderful days in Ireland.  I felt refreshed …

Getting Sick as an Entrepreneur Read More »

Last week, The Penny Hoarder, one of the largest personal finance websites in the world with more than 16 million readers, published a profile on me and shared the story of how I quit my full-time job to start my business Jessica Lawlor & Company. The piece (which has been viewed more than 23,000 times …

To The “Haters”: You Never See The Full Picture, So Please Stop Judging Read More »

I recently joined a fancy new gym. I’m pretty obsessed with the place. It has a beautiful outdoor pool, a healthy cafe (which has doubled as my office away from home), a spa, tons of gym equipment, and most excitingly for me, a full schedule of group classes.  I’m in fitness heaven. But that’s besides …

Why I Love Being Bad at Stuff (Seriously) Read More »

For awhile there, I was in a rut. Remember? A big part of that rut had to do with this very blog. You see, when I launched my rebranded blog in 2012, I purposefully kept the topic general. I chose the theme “Get Gutsy” as sort of a catch-all for writing about whatever I wanted …

Big Blog Changes Are Coming (Or, Why It’s OK To Do Whatever the Hell You Want On Your Blog) 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 »