I, like most of you, wrapped up a second full week of social distancing on Friday and based on the press conference today, it sounds like we’re likely going to be buckling in for a few more weeks. I’m grateful as I reflect on the last two weeks things have been overwhelmingly positive despite the circumstances that have us practicing distancing in the first place. I’m thankful to have been able to continue working and for a company that is set-up to so easily do …
Detox: mind, body and spirit
Detox: a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification. Oh January, January, January … my month to pause, reset and free my mind. There was nothing specific that was unhealthy and it wasn’t that I was unhappy. I was just wound up so tight that I wasn’t able to think clearly anymore. I didn’t even realize it but there were little clues. I was too quick to judge, snappy and my mood …
Pause.
Where do I begin, simply with this blog and more complicated with my career. Pause. Let me catch you up. My position at Dealer Inspire was eliminated. This did not catch me off guard but nonetheless a slight punch to my ego. Long story short, Dealer Inspire was an extremely successful start-up thanks to a one of a kind dynamic leader and a diverse bunch of super intelligent hard working individuals that positioned us to be acquired by Cars.com. Fast forward eighteen months, both Human …
Write Hot, Edit Cold
Many moons ago I had a copywriting professor that said, “write hot, edit cold” in the moment, that’s where the magic happens. You’re not concerned about if something sounds odd or if a comma is missing. The juices are flowing and you just let it go. Then, once its all out of your head and on the page, walk away. Get a coffee, do some laundry, have a beer (whatever strikes your fancy) and then come back. Its upon your return to the writing that …
Hustle Mom Hustle’s First Thanksgiving!
This is our first Thanksgiving as Hustle Mom Hustle! We are 7 Momma’s on the run. We are raising humans at home and at work. We are all leaders in our space and very engaged with our children and our work families. On this Thanksgiving, I want to tell you how thankful I am for these women. All of them are special people in my life and although our schedules are insane and we don’t get to spend much time together, we spend this time …
Playdates!
Oh playdates, playdates and more playdates. Through the years playdates have taken on many different versions at my house from working full time, working from home as a consultant and now working full time with some flexibility. The caliber and expectations from my first to my fourth kid have changed drastically. When Maddi was younger we had playdates at museums, full on tea parties and always had an agenda with a healthy snack and craft options. I’m serious, an agenda with full blown themes. Fast …