If you’ve been to a Vend Raleigh “Mompreneurs” event, you understand our conversation is a slippery slope. One minute we are talking about Google and the next, breastfeeding. If you don’t like it, then we aren’t the group for you. We are a professional group, but we are also women and busy moms and we like the warm friendly mix …
Online Baby Shower for a Mompreneur-to-be
When I learned that Leigh Ellen of Katie Leigh Boutique was expecting, I asked her if we could give her an online baby shower of advice for her new role as work at home mom. And what new mom doesn’t want advice? Well, no one. But Leigh Ellen’s a great sport and is excited to hear your tips on balancing …
Honest About Business
It’s not unusual to get an email or a call from a Mompreneur that feels stuck in her business. When you finally make the steps to start a business and then things just kind of…fizzle. Your passion may die down or your sales might not be as strong as you hoped. And doesn’t it seem like everyone else is going …
A Match Made In Business Heaven…
Raleigh small business owners, thinking about a business partner? See what makes this business partnership work for Katie Leigh Boutique! What is better than starting a business? Starting a business with your best friend! After many years of boutique shopping and scouring daily deal sites for the cutest accessories for the best prices, Leigh Ellen said, “Let’s start a jewelry …
Kick Off 2014 With A Vision Board
I don’t know about you ladies, but I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions these days. Something about the very phrase “New Year’s Resolution” leaves me feeling doomed to fail. According to Forbes.com only 8% of us who make resolutions actually keep them anyway. I am, however, a big fan of living an intention based life. To live this …
Vend Gets Personal
While Vend Raleigh is a professional group, Vend gets personal. It’s personal to me and that’s really how it started, connecting the inspirational women in my life, the women I meet through business. Who knew that two years into Vend I’d be doing international mission work with women I meet right here. This April, I’m traveling with several Vend Raleigh …
Honoring Your Commitments in 2014
Honoring Your Commitments: How it can grow your business! I was told many years ago that if you sign up to be at an event, you show up; Rain or shine. Any time of year, North Carolina’s weather is unpredictable and when you are at an outside event, you plan for everything. But, when it was time to start getting …
Finding More Time In Your Day: Holiday Edition
Finding More Time in Your Day: Holiday Edition With the holidays upon us, finding time to chill with the family, or just to be alone, is a daunting task. But we need that time to be in the moment with our children, to enjoy this magical season of giving, and rejuvenate our souls. It seems too often than not, the …
Top 6 Tips for Staying on Track While Holiday Traveling
Staying Fit During the Holidays It’s that time of year again! Chances are you’ll be spending a portion of your time this month visiting family to celebrate the season of giving. It’s also a time where food & leisure take center stage so it’s no wonder many of us wind up packing on 10 pounds or more over the holiday …
How I Don’t Do It All. And Africa.
I’m asked all the time, “How do you do it all?” Those close to me know my secret. I don’t do it all. I have learned the art of saying no, and I think I can give you some solid examples of how I do that. I’m headed to Uganda, Africa for some short term mission work with Watoto Church. …