Inspiration

5 Things I learned about business from working with American Girl®

August 9, 2011

At the time it seemed to come out of nowhere. My company was approached by The Pleasant Company (American Girl ® Dolls was originally founded as The Pleasant Company by Pleasant T. Rowland) to help create and launch knit products for a new doll which was going to be introduced to the market. Wow – [...]

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Do You Know What You Really Want?

April 5, 2011

Decisions, decisions, decisions….we are so blessed to be able to have so many opportunitites in our lives. But when it comes down to it the opportunities are simply spinning around in space until a DECISION is made

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Flea market finds to high-end product

October 26, 2010

When I saw this bag shown on Anthropologie – I knew I had to show it to you. I just love how the bag was crafted from vintage oil paintings found in flea markets. It’s great inspiration about how you can be creative, green and make money all at the same time. Not only is it [...]

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Are you seeing yourself in the BIG Picture?

September 6, 2010

Over the last few days I’ve had conversations with several clients and students. It’s great to connect with you and share your celebrations, visions, long term goals and amazing creativity. I am blown away by the fabulous ideas and products! There are some outstanding ideas and opportunities facing many of you. But there’s something bothers [...]

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Stop Whining and Start Winning

July 31, 2010

You know when you were a kid and you started whining and your parents gave you a "time out"? It's no different in business- you hear people whining and saying things like: I can't  She has more stores interested in buying her products  They have more money than I do  They were an overnight success [...]

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The “But I don’t Have any Money” excuse is no longer acceptable

July 30, 2010

I wish I had a $1 for every time I hear the "But I don't have any money" excuse. I don't mean to be harsh, but it is an excuse. It's an excuse not to do something, not to experience something and an excuse not to get going with what you really want to do. [...]

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