There are some things we're generally remarkably good at doing alone. Paying bills. Showing up to work. Taking care of everybody else. Making the appointment. Handling the problem. Keeping things moving. And then there are the things we can spend months trying to figure out by ourselves. Should I stay or go? Is this really what I want? Why do I keep doing this? What happens next? Am I making the right decision? Why am I so tired when nothing is technically wrong? And sometimes we don’t even...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Let's say we had an hour together Reader, What would you talk about? Maybe you've been wondering if you're actually happy with the life you've created. Maybe work has changed and you're trying to figure out what comes next. Maybe you're exhausted from carrying something that nobody else seems to understand. Maybe there's a decision you've been avoiding. Maybe you're successful—but you're tired of being successful this way. Maybe you keep saying, “I know what I need to do,” and then somehow...
7 days ago • 1 min read
I've been quiet Reader, Like… really quiet. I haven't sent you an email in almost eight months, and I haven't published a podcast either. And no, I didn't run out of things to say. I needed to spent a lot of time paying attention to what was happening in my own life, mending fractured beliefs, and in the spaces where I work with people. A lot has changed. And honestly? I didn't want to keep showing up simply because the internet says we're supposed to keep showing up. I wanted to say...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Reader Nourish Yourself this week! The beginning of the year doesn’t require a reset, detox, or business overhaul. Contrary to most well meaning advice, real wellness & prosperity looks like: Being quiet to hear what you desire and need in your personal and professional life. Choosing people, foods, activities, and areas of growth that align your energy and life you want. Sharing your time and resources with people, places & things that feel safe and support you. That's what Harmony Not...
8 months ago • 1 min read
If you're tired of hustling your way through the holiday season endless promotions let's stop the chaos! Whether you're service centered or offer a product-based selection, if you run a storefront where people come in to get what you offer, discover how simplifying your promotional strategy can lead to greater profits AND peace this holiday season. Listen to my latest Harmony Not Hustle podcast episode for the ONE actionable strategy that's worked for me and my clients for decades!! EP. 45...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Every year around this time, I see storefront small business owners hit the same wall: They want great holiday sales…but they also want to enjoy the holidays themselves. And it feels like you have to choose. Let me say this clearly: You do NOT have to sacrifice your peace to make money in your business. Your schedule can be intentional.Your sales can be steady.Your stress can be LOW.Your holidays can actually feel like and be holidays for you. I’m helping a small group of...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Today I want to debunk the biggest "sales" myth about Holiday shopping storefront business owners believe. 🚫 MYTH: More Promotions = More sales! ✅ FACT: You don’t need complicated "sales" to have a highly profitable holiday season. Having too many offers actually cost small storefront owners more money. Here’s what DOES work: 💡 One simple promotion that customers love 💡 Easy-to-understand signage 💡 Clear customer communication 💡 A plan that doesn’t require YOU to be in the building nonstop 🎄💸...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you’re a storefront business owner (service or retail based), this is the moment where everyone is telling you you’re “behind” if you don’t have a Black Friday plan. But here’s the truth: Black Friday sales are metrics that matter for big retailers.Small local businesses make most of their holiday money between Dec 1–24. So no, you’re not behind.You’re actually right on time. And if you want a simple, custom plan for the next 30 days that helps you make more sales and lets YOU...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! The 2025 government shutdown might already feel like old news, but guess what? My tried & true strategies for weathering economic shifts aren't! In my latest episode of the Harmony Not Hustle podcast, I spilled the beans (and maybe a cup of coffee on my pants) on keeping your revenue flowing while scoring FREE promos and serving up some community love. Because if you have a spouse like I do, who works for the Federal Government and was deemed essential enough to work but not get...
9 months ago • 1 min read