By Laura Kay, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems When was the last time you strutted? You heard me right...strutted. Maybe you've never done it. Maybe it's been a while Either way, let's change that...today! The dictionary's definition of strutting is "to walk with a proud gait." You've got plenty to... Read more →

By Laura Kay (formerly Smith), Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems Ugh. Divorce. Have you been through one, My Dear? I hope not. But, if you’re like a lot of us, you’ve been there ~ done that. Me too. In fact, recently ~ like this year. Believe me, one of my... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems So you're sitting there reading this email...why not have a self-love fest RIGHT NOW? It's fairly simply and it feels oh-so good. Here are the 3 easy steps: 1. Plan to spend the next 60 seconds REALLY loving you. 2. Start with... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems Do you have a creative task to do today? If you’re like the average (even though I TOTALLY get that you’re ANYTHING but average) entrepreneur or business woman, I bet you do. Also, if you’re like the average person, you sit in... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems So, you've got something important to create. You're sitting in front of your computer. Waiting for the right words/idea/creative juices to flow. And waiting… And waiting… What should a fabulous entrepreneur like yourself do? How about SLOWLY STEP AWAY FROM THE DESK,... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at a local Women In Networking breakfast meeting. This wasn't the first time I've given a speech but to say that I was stressed about it is an understatement. *Sigh* However, I'm here to say... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by fear? Maybe you're totally excited about the speaking gig you just landed...but writing or practicing your speech feels like a MAJOR pain. Maybe you've got a potential client to talk to...but picking up... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Firecracker, Pink Spark Systems So...here it is. Another day of work. How did you wake up? Alive, energized and full of excitement? OR ho-hum, sluggish and mildly deflated? How do you bring the magic back? Sister, I've so been there. I remember one particular day when... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Pink Torch Solutions It happened on a business flight from Minneapolis to Las Vegas years ago. I expected the standard "yawn" activities while traveling to a conference ~ a little magazine reading (all fluff), maybe some solitaire on my phone and then generally glancing around, people watching... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Groovy Chick, The Breakup Lounge Imagine This: You're in dreamland. Zzzzzzzzzz. Blissful. Unaware. Major REM activity going on. Suddenly, the alarm goes off. You tap the snooze button. You're a bit groggy. THEN IT HITS YOU LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN -- OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY HEART IS BROKEN!... Read more →