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 →

Guest post by Katie Parsons Women who experience great levels of success are entirely too familiar with the old song and dance. Even when women push their limits and don’t give up, they’re at a distinct disadvantage in male-dominated professions and are often underestimated, underutilized and receive paychecks that are... Read more →

Do You Have Presence? Are you projecting a professional image when you speak or meet prospective clients? There is more to having the right professional image for personal and business success than just wearing a great fitting pair of pants. Although you should never underestimate the importance of donning the... Read more →

by guest blogger Alicia Lawrence Blogging has become a popular way to make a little extra money and become a thought leader in your industry. But writing thousands of words and posting content everyday doesn’t do you much good if no one ever reads your blog. Out of thousands of... Read more →

Moms everywhere will appreciate this little 'essay' Nettie Reynolds delivered recently and shared with others on YouTube. It harkens back to the times of our childhood when Mom was our all. It reminds us that, as Mothers ourselves, we have a lot of work to do. And, it inspires us... Read more →

by Yvonne DiVita I'm confused. It's Monday morning, the sun is shining, the day has great promise and yet, over on Facebook and elsewhere, folks are grumbling, whining, sighing and generally acting as if the world is about to come to an end. What's up with that? Monday is the... Read more →

By Laura Smith, Chief Groovy Chick, The Breakup Lounge Ahhh, yes, the good ol' weekend is upon us. Do you remember the days when you couldn't WAIT for Friday afternoon? The rush of the anticipated weekend plans kept you going all week? Then...you find yourself un-coupled and sometimes, when you're... Read more →

Guest post by Hannah Morgan, the Career Sherpa If you had a job and wanted to meet with someone, would they ask for your resume? Probably not. So why are people asking you for your resume? Is it because you confessed in your request for a meeting that you were... Read more →

By Guest Blogger Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk Today I will be heading out to attend another luncheon event put on by Women TIES. You may have read some of my previous posts about this organization. TIES stands for "Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success" and the organization's leader, Tracy Higginbothom, strongly... Read more →

Guest post by Blog Manager Robbi Hess In today’s ever-connected world, there are times when you simply need to step away and plan for quiet time. How can you turn off distractions? Step away from the office? Maybe even take time away from the family for a few hours? Can... Read more →