It’s not easy to do things for yourself.  In life in general, but certainly in business.  It’s easy to say that you get to have control over things, but the downside is that you have SUCH control that you can’t let go of it.  Let me give you an example: I am AWFUL at my […]

I’ve had the privilege of being on the ILEA Hampton Roads Gala committee the last few years, and this year was amazing. With the theme of “Emerald City”, we turned the Cavalier green.  This year, I got to co-chair with the always amazing Emily Miller of Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront (and the new ILEA Hampton […]

I have had the privilege of serving on the ILEA Gala Committee for the last three years – and co-chairing the gala last year with Emily Miller of the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and again this year, at the newly renovated Cavalier Hotel.  Somehow, I realized that I never blogged last year’s epic event, that […]

I see you, business owner.  I see that you are working hard, every day, day in and day out.  You are staying up late, missing time with family and friends, just to get the job done.  I see you, and I’m here to tell you to take care of yourself. It’s hard owning a business, […]

I’m a big advocate of Instagram working for you and your business.  I think a lot of it should be your professional images.  I think you should put some personal into your Instagram.  One of the things that I also advocate is mixing personal and professional – so long as you aren’t getting TOO personal. […]

You guys know that I love stars.  So when Coastal Virginia Bride reached out for their 2018 issue, I got excited at the prospect of doing a star-themed styled shoot (again!).  I wanted to do it differently than the last one (as much as I LOVED the last one).   This would mean I could […]