Category: Reflections

This past Saturday marked six weeks since I’ve embarked on a journey that included moving two hours away from my home in Harrisburg – and to be on my own for the first time in my life. I’ve left behind my spouse, my family and my friends. I had a seemingly happy life in Harrisburg. […]

Risks mean different things to different people. An investor likely equates risk in terms of opportunity; a parent perhaps with danger.  As an entrepreneur, I consider risk compatible with the level of potential reward. As I said in a recent post, risks are tough because the outcome is uncertain.   But I believe risks are necessary […]

You may have noticed that my blog has taken more of a personal approach in the recent weeks. Well, there’s a lot going on right now – in my personal and business life. There may be more to come on both, but for the purpose of this blog, I thought I would share some revelations. […]

If I’ve learned anything from being an entrepreneur, it’s that sometimes you have to take risks to get what you want.  And I’ve had my share of risks over the years.  In fact, I thought I would share my top three entrepreneurial leaps and my formula for deciphering. 1. Quitting my day job.  For some, […]

  Ever have those small, detailed tasks that drive you nuts? Imagine being a social media manager! We are inundated with details that absolutely must be error-free.  In an effort to have some fun – and maybe vent just a little – we thought we would write about a few of our top ‘nagging’ tasks! […]

Around this time last year, I published a blog about an accident that occurred in when I was in college. This blog has received over 1300 unique clicks and continues to be read daily. It’s interesting that the most popular blog on my site is one that was a personal story. While social media is not […]

Most businesses experience ebb and flow and mine is no exception. I’m happy to say that while we’ve had drastic set-backs, at times, our business continues to grow. After being in business for a few years, I’ve recently been asked by a few colleagues to help refine their business operations. I’ve embraced this opportunity knowing […]

The following is a refreshed version of the December 24, 2011 blog, Unplug for the Holidays? No Way! I asked folks on my social networks if they will be “unplugging” for the holidays. For those of you who aren’t “plugged in” to online geek lingo, “unplugged” means disconnecting from the internet – from computers, tablets, […]

This past Saturday, the #Strella team - and their families - gathered at Rachel's house for the annual holiday party! We enjoyed food and drinks, a fun white elephant gift exchange, and some relaxed time together. Below are a few photos! To see more, check out our Team #Strella Pinterest board!