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Surviving Burnout, Accepting Limitations & Embracing Vulnerability

I wasn’t ready for it – are you? I may not be the smartest or most talented person at the table but I earn my keep with an Energizer Bunny, get ‘r done attitude, regardless the cost. Long before a smart phone tethered me, I happily gave my work extra time, extra energy, extra everything. […]

Baggin’ the Ben

The meaning of true love and other lessons from the summit For more than a year, we planned our 10-day Scottish vacation of touring and hiking through the highlands. Our hike up the iconic Ben Nevis began as a quiet suggestion, what if? Hobby hikers at best, we sauntered around the idea, slowly warming to […]

When Is It Okay to Say You’re Not Okay?

A tale of a social media refugee hungry for connection… I joined Twitter in early 2007. As HungryGirl. I must have been on a diet or feeling deprived in some way when I chose that name. Seriously. Within a few months of intrepid tweeting, I dropped the handle, worried it wasn’t professional enough, a little […]

The Emotional Side of Social Media

When I first jumped onto Twitter in 2007, I expected an experience similar to the bulletin boards and forums I used when I was an editor for ePregnancy. They were my sources for the answers, quotes and trends I needed to develop excellent content. As 2008 turned into the year that almost crashed our economy, every resource became precious …

8 Ways to Get Ahead as an Entrepreneur

Success is not a zero-sum game and generosity can be a direct route to success for you and those around you. To test out this theory, I put a call out for one best tip for someone beginning their entrepreneur journey …

Interview with Heather Vieira

We’re honored to welcome Heather Vieira, vintage and antique storyteller – the Antique Diva …

Solving Social Media’s Biggest Challenge…

When I launched SocialNorth in 2010, I’d earned my street cred in SEO and social media during my time at Natura. In the past 3 years, I’ve served as a social media strategist, SEO strategist, community manager, blogger, PR representative and am now ready to deep dive into a brand I love …

Interview Lisa Ferguson

We’re honored to welcome Lisa Ferguson, interior designer, collaborator and mentor.

8 Not-So-Simple Rules for Dealing With Online Bullying

Whether we’re talking about cyber bullying between individuals, lynch mobs that descend on brands or childhood and teenage bullying, it’s all pretty horrible. Thankfully, we’re pretty smart and working together gets us closer to the solution.

The Art of Leadership for Women

There’s nothing I’d love more than to sit beside smart, sassy women (and some amazingly supportive men) for the Art of Leadership for Women. Like other “Art Of” Conferences I’ve attended, the lineup of speakers is astounding. While the headliners intrigue me because of all they’ve done in their lives, I’m excited to attend for the chance to hear their stories in their own words …

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