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3 Reasons to Start With Why
Business owners are entering into a new paradigm: one in which we are encouraged to talk not just about what we do – but also why we do it. As […]
Put Your Personality into Your Business!
Did you ever hear about the New Jersey pediatric dentist who went viral when he started performing magic tricks for his young patients? Out of a simple desire to use […]
5 Steps to Making Difficult Choices Without Regret
Do you remember the last time you had to make a really difficult choice? If it was recently, then you probably remember quite well how agonizing it was. Whether it was […]
Letting Go of Perfectionism
I’m performing tomorrow night with my band at a local jazz festival in my city, and you know what? I’m not stressed or nervous about it. Not one bit. At […]
Your Life or Your Inbox: 3 Tips
Can you remember life before email? I’m 35 years old and very thankful that I can. It was a simpler, more peaceful existence. Slower paced and far less chaotic. But […]
Terrified to Speak? Remember These 3 Things.
I was recently a guest speaker at LA2M, a popular monthly marketing group in downtown Ann Arbor. Each month LA2M presents a speaker on a marketing-related topic, be it messaging, […]
We Need Bold Strokes
As I write this blog, I’m sitting aboard an Amtrak train running from Chicago to Ann Arbor. Technically I can’t call the trip my mom and I took to Chicago […]
You Can’t See What You Can’t See
Museums are one of my absolute favorite places to play my clarinet. The sound of my instrument flows through the halls, reverberating and echoing to my heart’s delight. I don’t […]
Three Navigation Quick Tips
I know what you’re thinking – website navigation: B-O-R-I-N-G. But hear me out: it’s important. Really important actually. It’s how your website visitors find their way around your amazing content! […]
Unfinished (Jigsaw) Puzzle
It’s my belief that every single one of us has an unfinished jigsaw puzzle in our home, somewhere or other. (let me explain) A few months ago on a Saturday […]
My Favorite Website Mistake
My favorite website mistake (to fix) is often overlooked because at its essence it’s rooted in basic human nature: we as human beings are predominantly focused on ourselves. Try as […]
Your Gut is Talking to You.
Do you know that feeling you get in your stomach when you don’t quite want to do something? For me it’s a subtle discomfort that sits right below my rib […]
Say Hello to Ellanyze
In celebration of the rebrand of my business in creating Ellanyze, I present to you a list of FAQ to explain all the ins and outs of why and how […]
My Recipe for a Rebrand
“Is it me and do I love it?” This is the simple yet powerful question that led me to the eventual complete rebrand of my business that launches in just […]
Authorized Vehicles Only
I’ll confess that in the past when I’ve heard people tell stories about running out of gas, I never really got it. Run out of gas? How does that happen? […]
5 Great Conversation Starters
“Where are you from?” “Do you come here often?” …yawn… Never be afraid to ask great questions. When I’m out at an event and someone asks me a question that’s […]
Creating a Workspace You Love
Where do you do your best work? Can you work in any location with equal productivity and inspiration? For I confess, I cannot. My surroundings and environment have a huge […]
Working in Coffee Shop Smart Tips
I don’t think I’ve ever met an entrepreneur who doesn’t work in coffee shops. Coffee shops are our turf. They’re our office away from home office. They’re where we can […]
Life Lessons from a Four-Year-Old
Yesterday, on a lazy Saturday afternoon, I got to spend a few hours with my nephew Jack. I was struck, as I’m always struck when I spend time with him, […]
My First Vision Board
When a friend invited me to her “vision board making” party, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what I was in for. I did not. I’ve always thought […]
5 Self-Care Tips for Entrepreneurs During the Holidays
“Time off? What’s time off?” – Every entrepreneur who ever lived I find the single most challenging thing about being an entrepreneur is the sheer juggling act of it all. […]
The Birthday List
Remember when you were a kid and your birthday was the thing that you most looked forward to all year? It was that day of ultimate fun when you were […]
The Vast Rewards of a “You-cation”
Does it ever seem like you can never quite get to those things in life you’re most excited about? Those things you’d love to do that are indefinitely “on the […]
Take Control of Your Time
Do you ever feel like time is in control of you instead of the other way around? This is exactly how I felt most of my adult life – until […]
What is a work funnel?
Have you ever given any real thought to how you get work? If you trace backward and consider each step of the process that had to happen to get you […]
Public Speaking 101
Public speaking is a powerful way to build any business. Not only does it establish you as an expert, but it also allows you to be seen and heard by […]
5 Easy Ways to Save Money
I’ve noticed that any blog posts I write related to saving money are always a hit – so here’s another one. Here are five ways to spend a little less […]
Build Your Vocabulary: 5 Tips
Why do people long to learn new words? Some people want to sound smarter. Other people are simply lovers of the English language. I myself find it to be a […]
Working with a Designer: Get the Results You Want!
Back in 2011 when I released my first solo jazz album (here it is if you’re curious), I hadn’t yet begun designing album artwork myself – so I hired a […]
Networking for Introverts
The networking introvert. Now there’s an oxymoron if I ever heard one. If you’re an introvert like I am – or just someone who hates networking – you’ve come to […]