Since I decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship eight years ago, I’ve experienced my share of stress. Navigating the ups and downs of running a company can never be underestimated. Technology – especially unpredictable social media changes – have only magnified this stress. Add in recent significant staff changes and sudden personal setbacks – […]
It’s Memorial Day weekend. While I do not personally know someone who died serving our country's armed forces, I would like to take a moment to honor those who did. It’s their sacrifice that gave us our freedom – and one that many enjoy with this three-day weekend. Because the holiday is observed every year […]
Running a business is hard work. Ask anyone who does it, and they’ll tell you, it’s no joke. You know what else is no joke? Two kids. While I’ve never given birth, nor did I have any desire to have children, I have acquired two kids – as a stepmother – and my singular conclusion […]
In a few short weeks, I will celebrate my fourth anniversary with #Strella Social Media. Sometimes it feels like it has been every bit of those four years, and sometimes it feels like I’ve been in the game for a short period of time. Marc Anthony said, “if you do what you love, you’ll never […]
When I started this business in 2010, the world was my oyster. Social media was still relatively new and mysterious, particularly to the business community. In 2017, it’s a much different story. All I can say for sure is that I’m glad I got in the game early because it’s not the same. Blogging, alone, […]
I’m truly grateful for getting in the social media game early. Seven years of consistent blogging have helped my search engine rankings tremendously. As a result, we receive internet leads daily. There is a slight downfall, however, and that’s filtering through the myriad of spam leads. Just for fun, I decided to share five leads […]
It’s the start of a New Year – a time when many are hoping for a fresh start – embarking on resolutions with the intent of making this year better than the last. I support everyone who is committed to improvement and I wish them much success. As for me, I could care less […]
Unless you’re a stranger to my posts, you know that I advocate showcasing the human element. People form relationships – and relationships are built on trust. Simply put, people buy from those they know, like and trust. It’s refreshing to stumble upon posts of folks who are willing to share their journey – whether it’s […]
It’s the heart of the fall season. While most people enjoy pumpkin-flavored everything, I love this season for one reason and that’s football! I played the game for 13 seasons during high school and college. I love football because it’s about teamwork. It’s truly a game of inches. If you’re a split second too soon […]
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