A Blog for women, about women; the roses and thorns of life & everything in Between

Looking Back to Move Forward: Conducting a Self-Review to Shape Your Best Year

After years of getting it wrong, this serial mompreneur and podcast host is here to tell you a key lesson in the life of a busy woman: You will be way more effective, successful, and satisfied in life if you take moments of transition (like the end of one year, before moving into the next), to pause and reflect before jumping on board the plane of planning, setting resolutions, and goals, and launching off into the sunrise without checking your past-history fuel tanks – because let’s face it, you’re not jetting off anywhere with empty tanks.

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7 Essential Lessons Every Woman Business Owner Should Know to Succeed

Let's get real for a moment. Being a woman in business isn't all power suits and corner offices (though, let's be honest, a good blazer never hurt anyone).

When I started my first business, I had no idea what I was doing (I still don't half the time!). Because of that, I learned a lot of hard lessons and did things wrong in various ways.

Business ownership is a journey—a rollercoaster filled with highs that make you feel invincible and lows that have you questioning your life choices over a pint of ice cream at 3 AM. But fear not—every twist and turn on this wild ride comes with a lesson or two, and I'm here to spill the tea. Buckle up, boss babes; this one's for you.

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What I've Learned in My 50+ Years as a Woman Leader

Jill Rose is an experienced life coach and owner of Jill Rose Coaching. She works with women to help them reclaim their joy. And Jill truly is a joy to know. Additionally, “life coach” really doesn’t fully express what I feel makes Jill such an incredible woman leader, business owner, and mother. But instead of me blabbering on, let’s get to the interview!

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6 Things I Wish I Would Have Started Before Turning 41

I spent my fortieth year working through these questions, reframing my goals as a mother, partner, professional, and woman over forty. And I don’t have the answers, to be honest. But, this month, I turned forty-one, and a peace settled over me. Here’s what I realized as I moved from forty to forty-one and am now solidly in my “forties.”

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What it Takes to Launch a Startup Before 30

When you meet Jessica Sturzenegger, CEO and cofounder, Amara Organic Baby Food, you’re immediately struck by her positive and warm personality, as well as her clear passion for health and wellness that can be delivered through food. Here is her story on the Entreprenista Mama blog.

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do About it

New year’s resolutions can create a love-hate internal tug of war. Let’s stop that vicious cycle in 2021, and support ourselves by creating loving, transparent, and trusting intentions, goals, and resolutions. Read the full blog with interviews from 10 different women, and more!

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How to Persevere When the Entire Business World Changes

This month, I connected (remotely) with Margaret Cascio. A veteran in the hospitality and tech industries, a mother, a full-time career woman, and a social advocate to discuss how she is persisting during this time and finding ways to flourish and adapt. Here is her story.

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How to Conquer Imposter Syndrome, and Embrace Your Power

At almost 40, I am finally learning how to own my power, believe in myself, and conquer imposter syndrome. As a recovering imposter, who's now learning to own my power as a leader, an entrepreneur, a mom, and a woman, here are a few of the ways I've seen Imposter Syndrome take over and stop wondrously talented women from pursuing their dreams.

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Part 2: New Year’s Goals Designed for Driven Women

In last week’s post, I dug into my roadmap for daily meditation, clean eating, and limiting alcohol consumption in 2020.

This week, I will talk about intentions for physical care, fitness, and exercise, plus self-care in the new year. I’m pumped! Are you ready?! 🙌

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8 Ways to Start a Hobby and Stick With It

Don’t give up on the hobby you’ve been trying to make time for, but just can’t seem to stick with. These eight ways to start a hobby and stick with it will help you get over the hurdles holding you back.

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There’s No Magic Pill for Transforming Your Life

If you want it to work you have to work it. That’s the mission statement I live my life by, and when it comes to transforming your life for the better, this is the best formula to follow. Find out how to approach making changes in your personal life that will positively transform your future!

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