We’ve all been there; pouring so much thought, time, and vulnerability into creating a post on social media, and you get crickets chirping… Only the faithful few giving the loves or possibly even commenting (that’s always a big win), and you feel deflated. ☹️ It is hard to keep going strong with a positive attitude…

Have you ever had a vision board? I have done several throughout the years and find that it keeps me focused and reminds me of why I do what I do. For me, my vision board is filled with goals; like hosting a conference for destination wedding planners, as well as needs; like a new…

We just hosted several free masterclasses on how to build a successful and thriving destination wedding business. The most frequently asked question was how to get leads. 🤔 I remember when I first started my business. I was struggling to get leads, so I sought help from experts. I started placing ads in magazines and…

I remember when I started my business. I recently lost my corporate job, was newly married and between the two of us, Lou and I had five daughters. Lou was a teacher and so I knew I needed to work to help support the family but wanted a job that allowed me to have a…

Have you ever heard the Bible parable that Jesus taught about building your house on the rock? It is a story about how someone who listens to his instruction and puts them into practice is like a person who built their house on a rock or solid foundation. When the winds blew and torrent came…

I remember my first job. I just finished 8th grade and my parents wanted me and my sister to get a summer job at a local blueberry farm. I worked about 30 hours per week and made $3.00 per hour. I saved my money all summer so that I could buy some awesome new clothes…

You may not be aware of this, but I’ve been living the work from home life for over twelve years now. My youngest daughter, who is eighteen came up to me yesterday and said, “Mom, you should start sharing tips on how to work from home effectively, ‘cuz you’ve been doing it for practically my…

Six years ago, I was part of a new start-up church. There was a need for a worship team and I volunteered. I told the Pastor that I liked harmonizing, but I wasn’t a lead singer/main vocalist. Well, I was the worship team! I sang to a track and had to lead the church in…

Let’s be real. We’re all concerned about the future of our businesses and are searching for strategies to not only get through this period of time but to prepare our business for the possible long game. Back when Lou and I started our travel business other travel agencies were closing their doors. You see, the…