Category: Reflections

Relentless drive is great, but it’s not a sustainable business strategy.

It’s Labor Day weekend. It’s the anticipation of that extra day that means so much.

A few things all entrepreneurs need to survive.

Company values should be more than ‘feel-good’ statements; they should drive performance.

In my last blog post, I shared why I love working in the field of social media. (I also shared what I don’t love so much, but let’s focus on the positive!) In short, I said that “…it fits my personality. I like connecting people, but I’m an introvert. It’s not as easy for me […]

I was recently named an influencer for Social Media Today, which was soon followed by an interview about my social media marketing journey. Like many entrepreneurs, I started my business based on a need in the marketplace. Truthfully, it’s been a rocky road, especially in an ever-changing industry. After nearly a decade, I’m just glad […]

A few weeks ago, my husband and I vacationed in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This was the second year we visited the island. Last year, we were supposed to go to Puerto Rico, but the hurricane derailed our plans. It was our goal to stay at a Sandals resort, simply because we were told they are […]

I just returned home from an eight-day vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Before leaving Pennsylvania for my tropical respite from work and winter, I set my automatic reply on my email. It's what most people do when they will be out of the office for an extended time, correct? But just because many of us […]

There’s no better way to wrap 2018 than by sharing the top blog posts of the year. Check out the top three reads from 2018 on the #Strella Social Media blog. Number 3. 10 Social Media Pet Peeves That Can Squash Your Professional Reputation. From what people want to post online to unworldly expectations about […]