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Are you an inclusive business? It’s Pride Month and as I scroll through my newsfeed, I see a lot of fantastic things happening throughout the community.  I see fantastic photographers taking photos of same-sex weddings, venues highlighting the LGBTQ weddings that have happened at their space, and more.  One thing that I think a lot […]

June 12, 2017

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I am a huge fan of TimeHop, and seeing what I did one year ago, five years ago… and however long ago since I’ve had my social media accounts.  I know it’s silly, but there’s just something about reminiscing about things that makes my heart happy.  I like to know how far I’ve come. It’s […]

June 1, 2017

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It’s so easy to just get things done: to have a to-do list, to check boxes, to make things happen.  As business owners, one of our biggest faults is that we spend so much time just trying to get things done, that we don’t spend enough time being intentional.  You know I’m jumping ahead.  Let […]

May 12, 2017

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Growth always feels amazing, especially when it’s organic growth like I’ve experienced with Misty Saves the Day.  Lauren came on as an intern with me a few months ago.  Since then she has soared and learned so much.  I’m happy to introduce her as the newest part-time Misty Saves the Day employee.  Some of you […]

April 28, 2017

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I spent a lot of time at the end of last year analyzing how I spent my money.  I looked into where I spent my time and how to be productive with it.  There was a lot of time spent out of the house for meetings. Because I didn’t have a good place to meet with […]

April 17, 2017

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I walked away and went on vacation with my family and friends. I know it SEEMS like it’s not a big deal, but it totally is. Since owning Misty Saves the Day, I’ve only been on vacation once – and it was just for a weekend. I haven’t ever taken a full week off, and […]

April 15, 2017