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New Year…New Kid in Town

Reading Time: 2 minutes …follow me on my business adventures and learn how to deal with being the “new kid” in any situation. Even if you don’t move anywhere, you’ll learn some great tips for meeting new business contacts, making new friends, and motivating yourself to get off your ass and out into the world at any age. So, move over just a little bit all you people at the Arizona “cafeteria table.” A new kid is in town. Coming Next: The Weird Detour Through Minneapolis…

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My First Quarter Listicle. Where’s Yours?

Reading Time: 4 minutes …R pitching that generated incredible viral buzz. Re-launched theONswitch e-newsletter, with a new name and focus. Unearthed some fantastic new social media techniques. Created social media strategies for all our clients. Perfected the art of storytelling. Learned to incorporate #35 and my sense of humor in my speaking gigs and leadership style. Amped-up my LinkedIn usage and am now a true believer in its power. Finally figured out how to use Prezi…

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Swilling & Settling & Sherpas: The New Kid at 90 Days

Reading Time: 4 minutes …for good people-watching, however. Phoenix Magazine just published a great issue for newbies. Thank you!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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“It’s Hard!” My Week in Review

Reading Time: 3 minutes …hard. Balancing work with life is hard. Making new friends and generating new business in a new city is hard. Getting in shape is hard. What do we do when we face hard stuff? Read on for the answers. Now back to our regular blog programming… Topic: Breaking in to a new environment (Arizona) after six decades of being a New Yorker and tips to help you face new situations and environments. This week, I was VERY selective in how I spent my time and…

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New Eyes

Reading Time: 4 minutes …Life…Your Journey…Your Memories.” I will think of Goze whenever I wear my new socks. Jaimee Newberry of MartianCraft may be the coolest woman in tech I’ve ever met. She’s now a coach and professional speaker and writer. I am courting her to guest blog for the new Happy Tech section of sheBOOM. We took each other’s pix for social media and planned to meet-up when I’m in Las Vegas again this spring. Women can be smart AND sociable (and sometimes si…

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The New Brand & Breed (Tech Day 2016: Part 2)

Reading Time: 3 minutes new apps and inventions I saw that I think have true value — utility and entertainment — for all generations. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Reading Time: 3 minutes …p of fiction. Last…I got ready for the “return to school.” I even bought a new gym backpack, got a new pair of glasses, and some books for fall reading. (You can see my list on Goodreads.) Note that I didn’t mention Pokemon Go or the Presidential election at all. Some Summer 2016 trends and happenings are better left unpublished. Of course, I’ll miss the warm weather and the overall summer vibe. But I’ve already started studying-up on fall activit…

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My COVIDiary Installment 2: The New Intimacy

Reading Time: 2 minutes …die and feel free to comment with your own fave intimacy tunes.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lVqEchxIxw Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #63: the end of the route (and the start of a new one)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …s featuring women trying to re-capture their youths rather than creating a new era don’t interest me. We are building a new wiser reality. Happy Birthday to Me! So, how do I begin the next 33 years? A hike, a martini at Houston’s (an annual tradition), and travel planning for the next few months seem like a good start. And, of course, I published this post. I’m working out at least five days a week and tracking my sleep quality and other health me…

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Chew on This! What’s Tasty in the Restaurant Industry?

Reading Time: 4 minutes …d service curve and even owns their own restaurant, in which they can test new concepts. In with the New…Back with the Old. Despite the tech boom in the food world, some products and traditions have withstood the test of time. H&H Bagels (a staple of my New York City youth and site of a Seinfeld episode) are still rising. Despite the role of robots in food service, having a frozen treat handed to you by a human will usually evoke delight. The wond…

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Stop, Shut-up, Count to 90, and Breathe!

Reading Time: 3 minutes …take a thing or two away from the lessons I’m learning here. On starting a new life in a new state (literally)… Moving to a new place can be really hard. Do not be afraid to talk to strangers and let friends introduce you to random people you know. Join organizations. They won’t all be great, but some will. Explore. I try to eat at least one new restaurant or drive to one new neighborhood every week. The “MN Nice” thing is real. Even Minnesotans a…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #37: The Golden Bachelor, My New “Semester,” and the Epic Field Trip

Reading Time: 2 minutes …n for 40+ years to my epic suite at the Bryant Park Hotel. Only a small sample of the past couple of weeks!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 50 Things I Did in 180 (+1) Days

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ireworks and wave that flag high (even if they are just in your head) and march proudly into the second half! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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X Marks the Spot: The New World of Conferences

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ll be back to CONEX for sure next year! I also did a quick “fly-by” at the new summer martech conference — B2BSMX — at the new Encore Hotel outside of Boston. The X, in that case, stands for Exchange, although the Experience was great — albeit way too short. If you only have 12 hours to spend at a conference: Go the opening night cocktail party and walk the exhibit hall (quickly) and be sure you talk to industry leaders. I spent time with Andrew G…

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Old Dogs…New Tricks…7 Lessons Learned

Reading Time: 3 minutes …knew no one) has been an interesting adventure indeed. I’m chronicling my “new kid” experiences to motivate those of you who may be stuck in your own work and/or lives — whether you’re an old dog or a young pup. The past week was a strange and exhilarating mix. I’ll work backwards from yesterday: Went on a 5-mile hike in 100 degree weather. I’ve never really hiked before, unless you count trekking to the Upper West Side from midtown. I could never…

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What 19 Things Were in My COVID-19 Shopping Cart?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Audible, and Netflix! Thank you, Dean, for recommending Narcos Mexico, my new guilty pleasure. I started a new needlepoint, knitted a hat for a friend’s baby, and experimented with some new recipes too. This is clearly the era of handcrafts. I didn’t need jigsaw puzzles because I have a stash from the past. Gel pens and notebooks (for when I write old-school) Doordash (supporting local restaurants who are struggling) and Peapod A Memorial Day wee…

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My Community Chest

Reading Time: 3 minutes …which communities are in YOUR chest. Who are you spending time with? Where are you hanging out? And will you ultimately draw that card that says, “You inherit $100?” You may not get it in cash, but perhaps your investment will pay off in other ways — like wisdom, joy, new business, new friends, inspiration, or just a good time. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitt…

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#3: Track Trends (But Don’t Chase Shiny Objects)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …an and Twitchy (literally) era, business owners are often quick to jump on new media or a new market segment because it’s groovy. But like that adjective, some trends and technologies come and go. I recently came across a presentation that I did about Periscope and Meerkat. Do you even know what they are? What’s truly timeless and what’s simply trendy? Don’t be afraid to incorporate new techniques into your business, but hold off on investing tons…

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Why you should keep your resolutions to yourself (and other end-of-year wit and wisdom)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …? Or, just want to know what the hell it means? Here you go! More than 200 new laws will go into effect in New Hampshire on January 1, 2016. For a small state, they sure have a lot of rules — including one related to the mutilation of lobsters. Bored on NYE? You can memorize them all! Speaking of small and quirky, here are some bizarre New Year’s Eve traditions. The first Rose Bowl was played on January 1st, 1902. Michigan won. Go blue! Here’s the

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Cohabitation and New Habits

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ees on the right Doughnut Day My fave conference room. What next? A wine dispenser in the ladies’ room?       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Biz Trippin’: 10 Essential Excursions for Innovators (The Business of Fun #6)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ives. Volunteer. Choose a project that touches your heart and you’ll learn new skills and gain a new perspective while helping others. Here’s just one site that helps match you with the right geography and project. Visit an old friend or family member. I connected with a friend from middle school while away on a business trip. Hearing an old buddy talk about what he or she remembers about you can help you get back to your roots and refine your gen…

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“Just touch it…”

Reading Time: 2 minutes …hen we lose them, a sense of panic sets in. And then, when we upgrade to a new device, learning how to navigate a new device takes up hours when we could be interacting with friends and family and co-workers. I rationalize every new purchase by telling myself about how much time it will save me. How I’ll be able to find my contacts so easily and “communicate” with them whenever I want to. Of course, it will make me smarter too — I can Google whate…

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10,000+ Lakes…11 Months…7 Reasons MN Wasn’t For Me

Reading Time: 4 minutes …t a block away from my building. It’s a concealed carry state, which was a new concept to me. Thankfully New Yorkers don’t usually pack heat when they go out on a Saturday night. The infrastructure is flawed. I wonder what’s going to happen during the Super Bowl. The Light Rail was often down while I was there. I once reported a man lying on the floor of the train in a drug/alcohol stupor with his hand down his pants and, when I reported it, I was…

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Like a Kid in a Candy Store…Literally

Reading Time: 5 minutes …lorie information on the front of the pack. The confectionery industry has an economic impact of $35 billion. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Class Act

Reading Time: 3 minutes …llying is never cool — at school or at work. Here’s how to deal. 15 notable people who dropped out of school. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #12: Summer Camp & Movie Night

Reading Time: 3 minutes …orld?” My answer is hell yeah! Please feel free to share your camp memories and learning in the comments!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

Reading Time: 2 minutes …on’t sit there with the purpose of building my business, I ended up with a new client and a new friend in just a few weeks, proving that networking CAN happen anywhere. Keto-Friendly Gluten-free Breakfast Pizza So, the point of all this is that having a regular breakfast routine (that involves something other than grabbing a muffin and snarfing it down in your car) can be good for your health, your diet, and even your business — not to mention you…

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Green is the New Green (Not Your Mama’s Marijane!)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Old MacDonald is Now a High-Tech CannabisFarmer Green & Green: The Investment Side of the Cannabis Industry   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Thirst for Knowledge: What’s New in Nightclubs & Bars?

Reading Time: 4 minutes …” theme song, “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came.”   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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You Gotta Move It! (What’s New in Video Marketing at WistaFest 2017?)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Wistian Greeter We were encouraged to meet and greet by our “hosts” Still life at Wistia party. Cool offices! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Cast On & Sign-Up: First Steps in a New City

Reading Time: 3 minutes …or place until you’re sure it’s a good fit Even the not-so-great experiences are part of the learning curve. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Be Kind

Reading Time: 3 minutes …people in business, according to Forbes. Let’s not forget the “silly” part. The WSJ opines on humor at work. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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On the Road Again. What I Learned & 5 “Hesolutions”

Reading Time: 4 minutes …You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll learn from them. Experiment. New food, new places, even a weird new way to stay dry in the rain (see my Travelog, below). As the fog of the pandemic slowly lifts, remember the passions and habits that helped you get through it, and shed those that no longer work for you. If you don’t like to navigate airports or take long drives, you can “travel” every day of your life in your own environment and in th…

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My COVIDiary #6: Emerging from the Cave to a New Reality

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ing the sunlight, and figuring out how we can change this new world in which we’re destined to live and work. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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What’s in your Trapper Keeper?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …king! Here’s why writing is better! I love this blog post. It’s about sending ones kid off to kindergarten.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hack Your Vocabulary: An English Lesson for 2016-2017 Business

Reading Time: 5 minutes …rality?” Haven’t had enough business jargon yet? This video is very funny! https://youtu.be/MHg_M_zKA6Y       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Looking Backward…Moving Forward

Reading Time: 3 minutes …unchartered path or test ride that new vehicle. Just be sure to wear a metaphorical helmet…and pack a snack! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Settler Who Refused to Settle

Reading Time: 4 minutes …“Claw-Fingered Kitty“. Some rule-breaking women are evil. Fun facts about the women of the 1849 gold rush.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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I am a Comad

Reading Time: 4 minutes …0B. Pretty crazy, right? Here are some perspectives on the profitability of running a co-working space.       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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31 Little Disruptions

Reading Time: 3 minutes …l hikes. I planned travel adventures for the months ahead. I buried my old newsletter and started work on a new one. I added hundreds of quality LinkedIn connections. I discovered a couple of great new restaurants. I mastered Slack. I called my mother almost every day. (She’s 92 and has been having health issues.) I committed to teaching at a PR workshop. I helped a college senior with her thesis. I helped another college senior with her job hunt….

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April Was the Cruelest Month

Reading Time: 3 minutes …il this fall. Watch this space for details! So, with all due respect to Mr. Eliot…April can be cruel but May is usually full of flowers, sunshine, and all kinds of wanderlusty (and other) surprises and cavorting. So, whenever you need a boost, just shout “May Day” and I’ll help you sprout new ideas for innovation, fun, new connections, business growth — and shake off the cruelty of April. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to s…

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Caps & Gowns: Everyone’s Graduating

Reading Time: 4 minutes …to navigate the working world, we learned new skills and new lessons. The kids we knew in high school just got bigger. Like middle and high school, the “teachers” changed — sometimes without any notice. Instead of turning papers in by deadline, we learned to rock PowerPoint, kiss ass at times, work and play well with others, and appease the schoolyard bully. We all got graded. (As I was emptying out my boxes, I found my annual performance reviews…

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Who’s Looking at You, Kid? (Analyzing Your LinkedIn Data)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …cool company that’s owned by LinkedIn How to get more LinkedIn followers One of the best movie scenes, ever! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Who Gets the Rose?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ess like it! It brings back memories of Tess in Working Girl. The ‘80s are over! Read the memo, sisters! The print on nametags needs to be much larger. As for who’s getting those roses…you’ll have to subscribe to my blog and keep reading about being “the new kid” after 40 working years. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #3: Jasper is My New Boyfriend

Reading Time: 3 minutes …you’ll need to give me (and Jasper) your e-mail address. (These robot boyfriends can be very needy at times!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #51: Grateful, Not Hateful

Reading Time: 3 minutes the past year. I turned 66 (hence Route 66). The year has been filled with new clients, new friends, new skills, a new perspective on life in Arizona, travel adventures, man woes, family gatherings, my first-ever stand-up comedy gig (followed by an invitation to do an unfiltered version this month), professional speaking gigs, and a new book (with the wonderful Jessica and Emily as collaborators and co-authors). The little gratitudes are as import…

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Nine Months: Re-Booting & Birthing

Reading Time: 3 minutes …hat the nine months are over, stay tuned for the “baby pictures” as I enter the next phase of my re-boot.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Tech Day 2016 Part 1: Who Needs This?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …we really need a mousetrap app. I can almost imagine someone saying, “It’s like the Uber of rodent control!“ Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Is There Life After Shoulder Pads? The New Working Mother

Reading Time: 2 minutes …website called “Working Moms Against Guilt“ Paternity leave facts How grandmothers are viewed in the equation Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My Business Plan for the Soul: 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes …o. I joined a Book Club. I continue to speak to strangers everywhere I go. New people always teach you new things. And old friends always have your back. I’ve been volunteering and mentoring too. I hope to inspire and provoke new thinking. And I’ll always be a mom — hopefully a better one each year. (I’ve perfected my meddling and embarrassment skills by now. They’re part of the job description.) Improve my STEM abilities (or at least the T and th…

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Don’t Touch That!

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ty damned good). Sometimes just a few words of praise can ensure that your new hire feels valued. New and fun experiences and spiffs (like visits to conferences, a random gift card, or even a free lunch) show you care and are invested in the relationship. Here are some tips about millennials and rewards. Millennials often possess abilities that we Boomers don’t. Respecting what others know is key to making that cross-gen relationship work. Stay cl…

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My Night at the Geek Prom

Reading Time: 3 minutes …those events you attended this year and which were worthwhile (in terms of new connections, new learning, and/or long-term ROI). Not a socializer? Not to worry! Bringing along an extroverted “prom date” (business wingman or wingwoman) can help you break the ice at gatherings.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinteres…

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I’m in the mood for love. Are you?

Reading Time: 2 minutes the name of love. Love deals? Here are things you should buy in February (other than Valentines, of course!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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5 Days of Food & Tech

Reading Time: 3 minutes …e obligatory sign pic Meditation on the show floor Scary social stats Scary scooter animals/people Seth Rogan Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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March: When Bots & Bodies™ Collide

Reading Time: 3 minutes …hing terrific. And start lying down with that lion (or the lamb). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iuAN4Ni-9A Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Month-End Close: Up 100%

Reading Time: 4 minutes …3 signs you’re working too hard. Hack your life to free up time (or, at least, be entertained by these tips) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Feed Your Head!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …sit-ups, think about taking up meditation, doing puzzles, or going back to school. You may feel wiser for it! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Teacher’s Pet…or Class Clown?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …nched a fresh weekly e-blast, lined up a couple of speaking gigs and wrote new business proposals. I made some new “after-school” friends and made plans for cocktails and dinner (which sure beats milk and cookies). I’ve even made a point of not cutting gym class, working out at least three times a week. Even if you’ve started to slack-off and flunk out, you have time to get back on track before the year ends. Just set a few simple goals and stick…

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Culture Shocks: Millennials & Boomers (Chapter 7)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …facts and perspectives on the generations (a 10-part series), please subscribe to Bad Girl, Good Business.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #47: Four Weeks Wiser

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ake you happier, one lesson a day can make you wiser. And if we live to 100, that’s a whole lotta smarts!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #32: My Hot MAW Summer

Reading Time: 4 minutes …o master some new creator technologies and I treated myself to a couple of new gadgets. We onboarded some new clients and delighted (we hope) existing ones. I’m lining up new writing assignments and brand consulting for the fall and training my awesome summer associate Emilio. I’m setting up at least one meeting each week with a “stranger.” All play and no work means I can’t invest in 1-4. If I start counting the summertime in May, I can honestly…

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What are the Men of Tech Wearing These Days? (And Other More Thoughtful Insights from Collision 2018)

Reading Time: 5 minutes …ow industry are long past, I still find conferences the best place to gain new insights, make new connections, and travel way outside my comfort zone. I’ve perfected my “system” for attending and follow-up to conferences, and I will be publishing it later this year as an e-book. Stay tuned… Let me know where you’ll be too, so we can collide! More random pix: Me and Essther (co-founder of Th3rd) whooping it up. The sign Beyond the photo booth Canad…

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Collision Part 1: The Not-at-All-Vicious Circle

Reading Time: 2 minutes …have an impact on all of our lives and businesses! **Bleisure(TM) = Combining business and leisure travel.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Play Time: From Nice to Vice (The Business of Fun #9)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …rollers. We all need a little challenge and fun in our lives. Game on! What’s YOUR favorite game these days? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Leaping, Learning, Love & Lists

Reading Time: 2 minutes …f love, but all year! So, let’s all end February with some learning and a leap and start March with a roar.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #26: Hot (and Not) Food Trends PART 1

Reading Time: 3 minutes …preview our new XGen Food Faves series on TikTok. What a great adventure!   A partial “goody bag” from Day 1: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #28: Expiration Dates (Food Trends PART 3)

Reading Time: 5 minutes …o the company that gave me my own cheese/dip spreader to use at the Show so I could avoid eating bread!       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #29: The Strollabout

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ounded like it was in my room! Service was definitely NOT 4-star. Water, water everywhere! Suburban pool time Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #61: what’s in YOUR stomach?

Reading Time: 7 minutes …e industry. Control what goes into your mouth — and support the bold entrepreneurs and start-up brands too!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #35: Hanging With the “AV Guys”

Reading Time: 3 minutes …od (in workspaces). Check out BIOME. No-dirt plants! https://biome.us/ The Women’s Lunch After-partying       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #11: I Am the Matriarch!

Reading Time: 4 minutes …by women Famous mentors and their mentees Beware gendered ageism What people will be buying mothers this year Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Out of Fashion

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Fashion collaborations can lead to innovation. Major fashion fails. Great stuff about the history of fashion. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Monkey Business

Reading Time: 2 minutes …!) Monkey see…monkey do (click on these links)… Monkey facts. Why you shouldn’t have a monkey as a pet. GQ listed the top 25 monkeys and apes of all time. Must have been a slow news month. Those winged monkeys scared the crap out of me as a kid! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to…

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Teacher’s Pet

Reading Time: 2 minutes …rom Forbes). NOT the star? Don’t be jealous! My favorite presentation app these days. Beats colored ribbon!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #38: Get Schooled

Reading Time: 4 minutes …me to read to the class until she got back from the nurse. (I was the only kid who knew how to read.) Although I suppose I could say that was my first brush with leadership, I was horrified by the blood and the responsibility. I learned how to face scary situations, remain calm under pressure, and entertain others to keep them from freaking out (even though I was freaking out myself). The rest of my school years were slightly less dramatic, but no…

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Behind the Bar: The Evolution of the Drinking Establishment (The Business of Fun #10)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …cs, video, and every other type of digital media imaginable. We’re versatile, fast and reasonably-priced.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Uber of Nanas (Grandmotherhood Comes of Age)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …a suck. Most important…happy Mother’s Day!!! I hope you get flowers. If not, buy some for yourself, please!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Flippin’ Pages: Why I Still Love Magazines

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ed! (It’s a bizarre assortment!) Here’s how the oldest magazines in America are modernizing and monetizing.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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What Would Lew Do? (A Father’s Day Tribute)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …s on the good. Here’s to you, Lew! No…this is NOT my mother. Just another day at the hospital circa 1950’s.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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All Work and No Play (The Business of Fun #5)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …reading list, so create one for yourself. Even if it’s just one book or a new magazine, you’ll learn something new. And how about joining Goodreads? It’s like a book club except you don’t have to hang out with all the members every week. You still have a whole 30 days until Labor Day. If things are slow at work, start that project you’ve been putting off. (Warm weather makes thinking straight more difficult, so be sure to do it in an air-conditio…

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“That’s What I Like” (and Why): An Ode to Pepsi

Reading Time: 3 minutes …roduct in the spring. It may just become my fave fix for that late-day blogging slump. Once a brand loyalist… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My Once-a-Decade Holiday Letter

Reading Time: 3 minutes …wonderful holiday season…and watch for the 2030 letter! NOTE: This post originally appeared in Thrive Global. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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GRATITUDE #3: Society of Saleswomen (The Grateful 40)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …he Society of Saleswomen. They are a whole new and wonderful breed. I left New York three years ago, and building a new professional network has sometimes been challenging — especially amidst a pandemic. As an independent contractor, I miss the sense of community and drive towards a common goal. When Christine Rogers suggested over coffee one afternoon in Scottsdale that I join SOS, I was skeptical. Although every day of my life involves selling o…

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Mr. Waters Was Correct

Reading Time: 3 minutes …. Sadly, it was closed by the city in 2014 and its slow demise was the subject of a great New Yorker article. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hot is Good

Reading Time: 2 minutes …nce, or just visiting here, please contact me. Just be sure to pack light if you’re visiting this summer.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Monday Morning Quarterbacking: My Take on the Super Bowl Ads

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e dead to craft some really amazing ads. (But be sure that more than 3% of the creative directors are women!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hot Wheels (and Food, Fashion & Tech): INTERBIKE Part 3

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Just a few of my next stops on the conference route: Women at Woodstock, Eye for Travel, and Nightclub & Bar. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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What Did You Read in 2016? The Top 10…From Narcissism to Booze to Pain to Nana-hood

Reading Time: 2 minutes …itching myself in the digital era. Have an awesome New Year and hope to see you reading and clicking in 2017! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Invention…Reinvention…Reconnection…Gratitude!

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ul for every day. What are YOU most grateful for? How will you make the next (approximately) 35 days count?   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My COVIDiary: Installment 1

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ot going anywhere for a while. But as long as I have my (sanitized) phone and laptop, I’m here for you.       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Gratitude #6: My “Image Squad” (The Grateful 40)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …use as a guide when dressing, making-up, and shopping Left: Just one of the 10 great images that Shelley shot Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Travel, problems, time, and GRIT

Reading Time: 3 minutes ther plans. Just fasten your seatbelt and remember that detours can sometimes take you to interesting places! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 installment #2: the art & science of decluttering

Reading Time: 5 minutes …ose wisely Shows about hoarding may do more harm than good! How many tabs should you have open at one time?   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #11: You Oughta Be in Pictures (or Not)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …happy hour with one of them — Dr. Jess — in April. And, I have some great new shots to promote my new publication about dating >50! Here’s my fave: Although I love playing a model for a day, I still feel a little dirty that I’m leading with my face and body rather than my brain. (See below for some of my recent shots from a range of photographers and just regular folks.) The Good and the Not-So-Good of the Selfie Boom First, the upside: It’s keep…

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Route 66 Installment #20: Needy or In Need? What’s the Diff?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …what you want. How to deal with being ignored. What 37 things do people need? (Beyond the Maslow basics)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #34: Go Away

Reading Time: 3 minutes …e sites! Autumn 2022 destinations How to find the right travel buddy Don’t pack this stuff > 50 solo travel   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #41: Matriculating >50

Reading Time: 4 minutes …g your life (health class) These bad habits will age you (more health-related lessons) Agetech (STEM class)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #44: Fear of “Poison” in Your Kitchen & Bathroom

Reading Time: 4 minutes …k.” Neon AND an inter-generational team. (Dad was working the booth too!) Loved the product. No spitting.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #7: Lucky Me?

Reading Time: 4 minutes …sed with our heads, and we sometimes forget how to get “out there” to meet new people and find new opportunities. Speaking of the people around you…choose mentors, friends, bosses, and confidants who will help you get to a better place when you’re feeling unlucky or going through tough times. We OGs often have a perspective on resilience and problem-solving that can benefit people who are facing challenges for the first time. Head into the second…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #55: Eat to Live & Love to Eat

Reading Time: 6 minutes …nd at one of the IG backdrops A contemplative end-of-day Liberace moment I love to see founders get funded!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Changes

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e with it, and join the dance.” Who’s hitting the dance floor with me? (Here are some tunes to inspire us!)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Body & Soul Food (Part 3)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …to evolve and the industry evolves along with it. We’re already hungering to see what trends emerge in 2017! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Community…the way it used to be

Reading Time: 2 minutes …erence I’m going to. I hope to “collide” with all kinds of interesting people. And I’ll even hear LIVE music! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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12 Days…12 Grapes…12 Ways to Rock the Rest of the Year

Reading Time: 3 minutes …to get “fitter” (in business and in life) and I will happily share your best suggestions with my readers.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hot & Not

Reading Time: 3 minutes …e better kept among real friends! What did YOU do this summer? What did YOU learn? Feel free to post below!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Craves and Faves

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Aren’t trade shows grand? Long live the almighty cheesestick scepter That’s one way to stop sneaky samplers… Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Reefer and Retail Madness

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e weeds. The English major nerd in me compelled me to study-up on the cool kids’ cannabis glossary. I have a budding new lexicon of terms. Consumers have always had their vices. Americans will always figure out ways to convert passions and prohibitions into profits! Here are some more tasty buds to light up your reading pleasure… The Collector’s Edition of Reefer Madness Study up! You can even go to school to get weed-smart! Don’t over-indulge! A…

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Cleaning the Crime Scene

Reading Time: 2 minutes …tic Enlist friends in cleaning (WARNING: blood & gore) Crime scene art…brilliantly evil Feng shui for dummies Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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30 million Nutella lovers can’t be wrong. The power of community.

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ld Nutella Day began. The psychology of groups. And the impact of ostracism. The Association of Associations. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Woo Me…Don’t Stalk Me! (The Dark Side of Digital Connecting)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ferent woman. Call me old fashioned. In business as in life, a little charm and good manners go a long way.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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One Wise, Witty & Wired Woman

Reading Time: < 1 minute …mer. It hasn’t hurt me in life or in business. So come join me in being a little bad. It’ll feel really good! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Love is All You Need

Reading Time: 2 minutes …hank you to the Beatles for the subject line. If this post didn’t inspire you, perhaps the song will.) xoxo n Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Wild & Weird Adventures of Scooter Girl: Installment 5 (HELLA HEALING or “TIE ME UP!”)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …l exiting SUVs. Stay safe, calm, and grateful in the weeks ahead! Up next: Healing Through the Holiday Season Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #39: 10 Things I Learned at Age 10 That Can Change Your Work Life

Reading Time: 2 minutes …o play! These tips have served me well long after graduation. What other “lessons” would you add to the list? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #29: On the Road Again

Reading Time: 4 minutes …avel gaffes Best places to travel (according to one source) And here’s my August (and beyond) theme song!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #31: The Wayback Machine

Reading Time: 3 minutes the energy level and hustle! And, speaking of memories, if you live in or near the city, please join me here! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Quality & Quantity: Should You Diversify?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …or wax.) Reasons NOT to diversify your business. The adjacency strategy and how it works. How to diversify.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Pole-ing Place: Two Days at the Gentlemen’s Club Expo

Reading Time: 4 minutes …ot Terror. This Gun Shoots $$. Toys…toys…and more toys. The Queen of the Comfortable Uniform…Waitressville.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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From Wifi to Waffles (Bites & Bytes Part 2: The Diner Experience)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ster — freeing-up their human staff to deliver something that can never be replaced by a bot — hospitality!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Annual Birthday List: Six Decades + 2 Bonus Years

Reading Time: 3 minutes …I could always use more “eyeballs” for my birthday and all year round! I do, by the way, plan to live to 122. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Temporarily Disabled: My 6 Weeks in a Boot

Reading Time: 4 minutes …or my heart, soul, and head. Feeling like a person and not a patient will aid my recovery. To be continued…   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Slow Down…You Move Too Fast!

Reading Time: < 1 minute …cup of coffee! *Headline is reference to an old Simon & Garfunkel tune, for those readers of a different era. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My Super-Natural Experience in Baltimore

Reading Time: 3 minutes …cts are just emerging. Taking over for (or complementing) Paleo as the hot new way of eating, it has given rise to new treats. Fat Snax will definitely be in my cupboard when I crave a cookie. (And who doesn’t, on occasion?) The bars from Suzie’s Good Fats were definitely one of my show faves, not only because they tasted good but because the company owner (yes, Suzie) was still full of energy and working her booth on closing day. An entrepreneur,…

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Pedal Pushers: Bicycles & Lifecycles at Interbike

Reading Time: 5 minutes …earch on bicycling and lectures about sports and exercise in New Zealand. (Sounds like an interesting gig!)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The $6.7B Weed World (Business of Fun #14)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …apps. We’ve come a long way from the “Reefer Madness” day for sure! It’s definitely more like a green rush!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Booze Clues: What’s Brewing in the Liquor Industry? (Business of Fun #13)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …+ industries and all forms of marketing — conventional, digital, and ones you may not have even heard of yet! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My COVIDiary #5: Let’s Talk About Intimacy

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ack to our old intimacy levels? Only time will tell. But the word “hygiene” has taken on a whole new meaning. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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A Man Walks Into a Bar: Bar Technology is No Joke (Business of Fun #12)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …things). And for a truly unique experience, invite us to speak at your next conference or company gathering! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Social Voyeurism: Why Were You Looking at Me in 2020?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …me AI-powered analytics into your platform, so I can simply ask Alexa to give me the data and insights.       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #6: Camp Girl

Reading Time: 4 minutes …obot friend. Embrace the machine! Not Barney, but loveable none-the-less Colorful performers One word. YUM!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 installment #6: I am a passionista

Reading Time: 5 minutes …ntidepressant” How to be a likeable (and maybe even loveable) leader Why people hate 7 ways to express love   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #24: Be a June Bug

Reading Time: 2 minutes …f next week to feed my brain and soul on the east coast. Watch for this June bug’s next “Route 66 adventure.” Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #40: First Jobs

Reading Time: 4 minutes …ning A great gift for new grads and work noobs. And more musings about summer interns — good, bad, and ugly   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #45: Antidotes to a Toxic Lifestyle

Reading Time: 6 minutes …ess in life and business. In the meantime, we’ll be snacking on organic cheese balls in an aromatherapy bath! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Pole Vault: Why We Love the Olympics (Fun #1)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …IF! That wouldn’t be fun! Please subscribe to our blog for 29 more days of facts about the business of fun.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #24: The Perfect Balanced Meal (The Centenarian Diet Plan)

Reading Time: 5 minutes they didn’t ultimately win, they built amazing awareness and at least one new fan. Got kids? Have dental problems? Or just like pouches? Check them out. And that human story seems like just the right way to end this post. As I’ve said before, food made with love and geared toward longevity is the best food. Great ingredients, kind and fun people, and hospitality always leave a good taste in your mouth at any age. I’m not sure exactly what I’ll ea…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #30: HoboBougie

Reading Time: 4 minutes …ilm, but it can be pretty entertaining and gratifying. Let’s celebrate the new >50 hobos and give new meaning to the word! Pack your bag with these fun facts! Where the word “hobo” came from. Hobos even had their own conferences and media outlets. It’s a fact. We’re more likely to talk to strangers when traveling. Don’t overpack! I am very proud that I didn’t overdo the shoes this time. Calculating time between dates (for those of you who like to…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #44: Wise OGs Give Back & Speak Up

Reading Time: 3 minutes …e the greatest joy of all! https://badgirlgoodbizblog.com/wp-content/uploads/9-Lessons-Flipbook.mp4           Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #45: A Seat at the Table (aka Don’t Die Alone)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …, and care. Rosebud should not be our final word. (You’ll have to watch the movie to get that reference!)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #51: 5 Ways to Beat Father Time

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ggest time wasters How much sleep do we need? Ways to relax during waking hours 21 songs about time Full year Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #52: The Company We Keep

Reading Time: 3 minutes …riend.” Why relationships matter (even more than diet and exercise) Overcoming loneliness without settling.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #56: My Pity Party

Reading Time: 3 minutes …nday and I’ve made lots of social plans for the month ahead. I’m reading a new book and I have new knitting and cooking projects lined up. And I’m looking forward to a family Disney adventure in March and a speaking gig at a retreat in May. And, of course, writing this post was in and of itself liberating and uplifting! The next party I throw will NOT be a pity party! https://youtu.be/mIsnIt1p978?si=g87nwVUZYJ08n4PC Facts about funks, depression,…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #64: Mushrooms & Menopause

Reading Time: 6 minutes …wer of trade shows and events. They may have morphed over the years, but they are definitely here to stay!)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #67: Do I Change?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …emove those obstacles? Those are three questions we should all ask ourselves on a regular basis — at any age! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Swipe & Go Travel Apps (The Business of Fun #7)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …t miss out! For the entire “business of fun” series (and more) please subscribe to Bad Girl, Good Business!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Show Must Go On (The Trade Show, That Is)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ferent perspective on the importance of live contact. The world has changed forever, but the show must go on. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hooray! Here Comes Gen Z!! (Chapter 10 and Chapter 1)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …al age. Please get in touch if you’d like me to come to your conference, membership group, or other “cohort.” Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Part 3: Where the Hell are you Going?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …for success. (Maybe he even has a map, a fishing pole, or a smart phone with signal! Or some legal cannabis!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Baby Sharks and the Sharknado of Entrepreneurship (Millennial Mania Chapter 8)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …r 9 chapters in the millennial series! P.P.S. And just for fun…famous last words of first-time start-ups.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hot & Bothered

Reading Time: 2 minutes …mysteries of the August box office slump revealed! The “endless summer” poster has endured for 50 years!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Are you Fit? Do Things Fit? How Do You Fit In?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …fit ditty out of your head.) And here’s a great article about David Sedaris and his Fitbit adventure         Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Meats and Treats

Reading Time: < 1 minute …best of show” shout-outs and more random thoughts about the state of the food and restaurant world. Burp!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Tasty Morsels

Reading Time: 4 minutes …t genetically-engineered food.)And here are some gluten thoughts. The “best of show” (Sofi Awards) for 2015   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hot Girls

Reading Time: 2 minutes …eanings in the marketing world these days. Check back next week for what’s new in heat mapping. There’s a cool series of kids’ books about women who break rules. Here are some of the fires we’ve started at theONswitch. Don’t do this. Why real fires are NOT good. The deadliest ones of all time.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to…

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Weeding Out the Facts: Part 1 of a Series on Cannabusiness

Reading Time: 2 minutes …als need to check their bongs at the door. Coming up next: 7 Innovators Who Are Shaping the Cannabis Industry Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Are you dirty?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ylist. Death to paper!     Hmmm…maybe I should get together with my girlfriends to do the laundry after work! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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5 ways to grow a bigger brain in January

Reading Time: 2 minutes …titude) for world news, download theSkimm. It’s the Cliff Notes version of news…with a touch of snark. Talk to one new person each week and ask him/her a question. Listen to the answer. Or join a book group or film group. (Here’s Buzzfeed’s book group endorsement.) Learn one new skill this month. If you have time, take a class (as in the real world) or an online course or go to a workshop (hint, hint…here’s where I’m speaking). If you don’t have t…

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The Magic of the Diner

Reading Time: 2 minutes …y cool. But some seem just WRONG! You might think the flag is America’s symbol…but it’s really the diner!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Kill the Business Dust Bunnies!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …little more sleep or some exercise. It’ll help your brain. Learn something new. A new social media app, a language, or a hobby. Or read a book. Say “no“ to something you really didn’t want to do but felt obligated to do. Say “yes” to a business trip, conference, or even just a networking night out. Hanging out with the same people day after day after day will make you stale and musty. And then, if you’re really feeling energized and spring-like, y…

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All it Takes is 140 Characters…

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ll. 320 million people are active users — celebrities, sports figures, and newscasters among them. In fact, the New York Times even publishes a list of its writers who are on Twitter. Although I use other forms of social media too, my favorite aspects of Twitter are: News. It’s way faster and more “organic” than the old fashioned kind. The American Press Institute has even studied how people get their news on Twitter. Entertainment. Watching the B…

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Women at Your Service (The Behind-the-Scenes Story)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …men of the service world will be better for it! And you’ll be more connected…and hopefully more prosperous!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Daisy Chain Gang

Reading Time: 2 minutes …to write this post. Everyone needs at least one member of their chain gang who is a catalyst for new ideas.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Like Tinder for Business?

Reading Time: < 1 minute …piring people to meet.” I don’t know that I’ll be swiping daily. But I could always use a little inspiration. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Out of the Kitchen and Into the Bank: The Women of the Food Industry

Reading Time: 3 minutes …e number of them that have already scaled their businesses and taken them national. Mildred would be proud!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Life and Death Online

Reading Time: 2 minutes …k smirk and chuckle. “If it makes you feel better,” he would probably say. And it did. I’ll miss you Abe…     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Being Meerkatty

Reading Time: 3 minutes …g meerkats here. Here’s a great article in Fortune. $14 million in funding? Really? Yup! Read all about it.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Meet the Two-Headed Monster

Reading Time: 3 minutes …nalism worry about content marketing? (according to Columbia University…the icon of all things journalistic!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Old Bag

Reading Time: 2 minutes …t’s keep it factual — not emotional or crazy. After all, that’s what we women are sometimes accused of being! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Birthday Reborn: 6 Facts & Thoughts

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ed the next decade of adventures and wisdom. Thank you for making February 10th, 2017 the best birthday ever! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 7 Series Part 2: Commtentment and Other Endearing Terms

Reading Time: 3 minutes …lights. Speaking of lights, may yours shine bright this holiday season. Wishing you all good words for 2017! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Say What? (Do You Know How to Listen?)

Reading Time: < 1 minute …erent perspective can sometimes prevent costly errors. I think I’ll even listen to my own advice this time!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Fear Factors: What Freaks Us Out at Every Age?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …at to do about it)   The impact of fear on your body Fears to overcome if you want to succeed in business     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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#5: Never Neglect Your Pipeline

Reading Time: 3 minutes …nk lead?” How to make time for biz dev. Although I found this on a legal site, it’s spot-on for any industry! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Why I’m Going to Nashville

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e honky-tonk.) The speaker isn’t Dolly Parton, it’s Grammy winner Jimmy Yeary, but I’m still super-excited!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Wild & Weird Adventures of Scooter Girl: Installment 7 (TOE YOGA)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …9 has had an impact on PT. Celebs who healed after accidents. (Every blog could use a little click-bait!)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Wild & Weird Adventures of Scooter Girl: Installment 3 (TRAVEL)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …lobby. So cool! The Supper Club More of the Supper Club Poindexter the Donkey deserves his own Insta account! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Wild & Weird Adventures of Scooter Girl: Installment 4 (FAMILY FESTIVITIES)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …2! On Thanksgiving, there must be pie! Made pretzels from scratch with the kids…a new tradition? Limpin’ through the farm…in the holiday spirit Random Tidbits The giant chocolate turkey was from a newly-discovered place called Bissinger’s. I looked at it once and it kept following me on social media until I finally had to buy it. My friend Nicki makes some great baking kits for kids. I met her when The Coookie Cups was just a logo and a concept. I…

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The Wild & Weird Adventures of Scooter Girl: The Final Installment (10 Lessons from 50+ Days of Disability)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …cy)! Watch for a new “theme” in 2022. It’s been real (and very enlightening)! Happy holidays and stay safe!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 installment #4: moaning & whining

Reading Time: 3 minutes …care providers can discriminate against older patients When to reveal chronic health issues when dating       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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How to Make “The Remote Thing” Work in 5 (Sometimes Not-So-Easy) Steps

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Don’t do these things if you work remotely The best cities for remote workers AND How to work out of a van   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Show Bloat: When Does a Conference Get Too Big?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …wind up with show bloat? For more “Show & Tell”… All about swag Trade show apps The allure of the live event Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Two-Career Professional: Brilliant or Icky?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …your side hustle Your boss shouldn’t do these things, no matter how you work. The most lucrative side gigs   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Happy National Superhero Day!

Reading Time: 4 minutes …wears his underwear on the outside. The science behind Kryptonite (and why a little of it isn’t a bad thing). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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“I have two speeds…”

Reading Time: 4 minutes …se stop assuming older workers are slower and less productive! Who are the fastest people on earth?           Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The COVIDdozen: 12 Learnings in 12 Months

Reading Time: 3 minutes …cially-connected these days Stop the doom scrolling! The coolest face masks, according to WIRED               Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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ZOOM and SNOOZE

Reading Time: 2 minutes …s and a mug Easy to navigate Let’s attempt to make 2021 the year of the truly memorable virtual experience!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My COVIDiary #4: What are YOU Saying NOW?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ons plan, or web content, just call me. It’s way better than my filling your in-box with unsolicited stuff.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #9: Self-Love Versus Self-Absorption

Reading Time: 3 minutes …g) empathy How social media can crush self-esteem   Can NBD (narcissistic personality disorder) be cured?     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Yee-Haw! So Begins My 2019 Plan

Reading Time: 2 minutes …have people to celebrate with around the campfire — rather than sitting alone with the horse you rode in on. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Machines, Makers, Marketing & Mulch

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ractions per farmers market visit. Pickle consumption is on the rise. We love our machines AND our brine!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #7: >33 foods for the next 66 years

Reading Time: 5 minutes …can Club (a total throwback) Dinner Night #1: Hail Caesar Salad! Dinner Night #2: Crab Cake with Crabby Plate Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #21: Quality, Cost & Time (a Timeless Balance)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …. In fact, it can be better. Even beasts can turn out to be royalty. But sometimes, they really are beasts.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #18: Do Better Stuff

Reading Time: 2 minutes …into the equations. Our theme for next month is “How to Ask for Help (and Who to Ask)” in honor of May Day.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #26: What Does Pretirement™ Look Like?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ises, playing canasta, and talking endlessly about our health and our grandkids is so yesterday. Pretirement is the new trend. And you can start doing it at any age. Follow along on my journey, and let me know how you’re feeding your ego in your post-workhorse life! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #65: Join the Club

Reading Time: 3 minutes …. Even if you want to brush up on your recorder skills, you can probably find a club (or start your own).     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #58: Return to the Office

Reading Time: 3 minutes …self!) Want a tour? Brent (in the cover photo) is your guy! (Just text me before you come so I can say hi.)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #54: Pre-Gaming for My Birthday

Reading Time: 3 minutes …doing this cool road trip Taking the fam to Disney World. (Thank you Stacey!) An exotic trip abroad (TBD)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #49: Penultimate

Reading Time: 3 minutes …avoid too much alcohol this holiday season Last-minute gift ideas. Remember, it’s the thought that matters!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #41: Beware Boredom & Loneliness

Reading Time: 2 minutes …be 100. But it certainly can’t hurt. And it’s more productive than feeling cheese balls to your Roomba.       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #40: How I Give a Hoot!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …gained as a result. Whoo is with me? For more owl facts, visit this site (but please migrate back here!)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #36: Nancy Drew and the Mystery of the Missing Rental Car Keys

Reading Time: 2 minutes …will solve in the next 33 (or so) years. But be sure to follow me here and tune into my podcast to find out. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #27: I’m Never Doing THAT Again!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …is that I no longer beat myself up for having a list. I simply published it! And THAT is not a mistake!       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Factory Reset…Reboot…Erase…De-Tox…Buh Bye!

Reading Time: < 1 minute …use I always like to give my readers a little something extra, here is the history of the eraser — literally. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #30: Tom’s Baby

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ling Festival time! Female founders rule I’m in awe of country fiddlers Up, up and away! Our moose-free route Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #20: Plugging Holes

Reading Time: 2 minutes …s, and relationships. As we age, new holes appear. Marriages and jobs end, kids grow up, we move to new places, and loved ones die. We mourn, we adjust, and we move on. Over time, our ability to quickly rebound from loss often becomes stronger. Sometimes, we just need to learn to live with the holes for a while and create a long-term plan for plugging them. But, in the interim, simple things like reading, writing, socializing, traveling, crafts, c…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #17: Life in Balance or Eternal Whack-a-Mole?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …elow 300 words and giving you more time to balance your life (or to pick up that mole-catching mallet again). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installments #64-66: musings on my birthday eve

Reading Time: 3 minutes …you dare send me one of these on my birthday! Why and when did people start celebrating birthdays?           Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #62: smelly old women (and other myths)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …n react to the scents of others in determining their opinions. Who Stinks? Newborns have that “new baby smell” but their natural body functions may ultimately gross people out. When I was a girl, teasing kids for having “BO” (aka body order) was one of the harshest insults we could spew out. It was right up there with “fat,” “ugly,” and other unkind childhood monikers. In my corporate career, I remember sitting in a meeting (including HR) where we…

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Route 66 Installment #56: nancy’s 7 joys

Reading Time: 3 minutes …eelings are contagious! Don’t catch misery! 20 signs you may be unhappy The happiest countries in the world   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #54: My “Orphan” Thanksgiving

Reading Time: 2 minutes …7a33108 And thank you for reading (and maybe even subscribing to) my posts! I am grateful for all of you too! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #48: The Monsters Under Our Beds (and in Our Closets)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …scary article about spiders. Don’t click if you’re squeamish. People over 65 take more risks. Woo hoo!       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #47: Technophobia & Seven Things You Need NOW!

Reading Time: 4 minutes …) for details. Why tech shaming is wrong This glossary is colorful and cool — for all ages and tech stages.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #35: Mike-Me-Up & Swag-Me-Up. Then Unplug Me!

Reading Time: 3 minutes …back of my badge holder and only take swag that’s useful to me or that my kids and grandkids could use. I create a shortlist of things I learned from attending sessions and share them with my team. I attempt to eat healthily and hit the gym, despite all the free cocktail events and dinners. I track my sleep and steps with my Oura ring and my food with MyFitnessPal. What goes on on the road can stay on your butt and hips if you’re not careful — es…

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Screw the Shadow…Drink a Beer Tonight!

Reading Time: < 1 minute …ill be a national event…with merchandise, pub crawls, and branded brew. Stay tuned and happy HoundGrog Day! z Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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S’more Smarts

Reading Time: 3 minutes …I wouldn’t know how to blog if I didn’t learn how to tell a story. Write 2 Remember keeps literacy alive!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Don’t Stand So Close to Me…Is Proximity Marketing Cool or Creepy?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …be to getONit and I’ll send you some great FREE resources for learning more about digital marketing trends.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Geography Lessons

Reading Time: 2 minutes …rned at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition. All about an industry that’s growing like weeds!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Can’t we just let it snow?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …now day. What to do if you get stuck in a blizzard. What food should you buy before a blizzard? What boots?   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Booze…weed…sex…but not baseball!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …d? (Did you also know that the first medical cannabis dispensary opened in New York this week?)               Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Miss Popularity

Reading Time: < 1 minute …r get discovered and get a big book deal or business reality TV show, I hope I’m at least entertaining you.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Too Busy to Read This Post? (BS!!)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …d an hour in there somewhere? And here’s a great article from the New York Times about the “busy trap!”       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Part 1: OK…You f#cked up…now what? How to own your 2015 screw-ups

Reading Time: 2 minutes …r hit delete. But don’t burn your computer or smartphone. That would be a mistake. NEXT: What’s Your Passion? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Down the Drain…My Year-End Ephiphany

Reading Time: < 1 minute …with “Who is this?” please forgive me. You’ll have a valued place in the pages of my old school address book. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Weed People: The Human Side of Cannabusiness

Reading Time: 3 minutes …s models too! Gotta love infographics! Where budding journalists can learn how to report on the industry.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Class Trip

Reading Time: 3 minutes …but it’s an awesome summer destination too! (I even ran into a neighbor here, so I guess the secret is out!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Again, and again, and again…

Reading Time: 3 minutes …think it’s kinda harsh. The origins of Groundhog Day. And fun facts. Why repetition is good for marketing.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Too much dip! Where’s the casserole?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …y The origin of the potluck concept And, just in case you’re still thinking about dip, here are 22 recipes.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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First Runner-Up

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e the best award ever. Unless, of course, someone gave me a crown. Or I won a Nobel Prize. Maybe next year.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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In My Bear Skin

Reading Time: 2 minutes …’t get lost in the park with these fun signs. Yours truly with her new BFF. Bad Girl and the Bear (Cindy)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Bad Girls Drink Whiskey

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Jane display. The Widow Jane Dudes Hella Bitter! What to do with Hella Bitters…an awesome bitters-making kit! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Prison Break

Reading Time: < 1 minute …from my entrepreneurial shackles feels pretty damned good right now. Some interesting ways to connect         Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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House of Wax and Celluloid

Reading Time: 2 minutes …a star! Check out these random facts about the Hollywood Walk of Fame     Career-killing Hollywood scandals   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Tales of Content Horror: How to Exorcise Your Content Marketing

Reading Time: 5 minutes …you REALLY understand which of your content and contributors are making the proverbial cash register ring.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Change Pox: An old disease that lives on in all of us

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Love this one! Why do people resist change? Some people literally live in the past. Check them out!           Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Branded Content? Bah Humbug!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …a blogger who likes sharing a good story. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and… #toallagoodnight!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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In Your Face: The Obsession with Posing

Reading Time: < 1 minute …e! Really? A selfie toaster? What your face tells the world. (This is actually a pretty intelligent article!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Kiss & Make-up! The Big Business of Face Paints (Fun #3)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …before that important team meeting or job interview. For more on the “business of fun” subscribe to our blog! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Comics Relief (Business of Fun #24)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …— a team of badass and visionary marketing professionals — who fight against boring content and generate ROI! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Spirituality, Savvy & Supergirls: Business Tripping in 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutes …can pack light. More tips for making business travel fun. Table for one? Don’t be lonely!                     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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We All Scream for Ice Cream (Business of Fun #23)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ed any marketing or business development “sprinkles!” We are the whipped cream, the cherry, and so much more! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Saturday Night at the Movies (Business of Fun #17)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …s for entrepreneurs and here is Bloomberg’s list. Who says movies can’t be educational and profitable too?)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Fests and Cons: When & Why People Gather (Business of Fun #16)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …tuned for the next installment in our “Business of Fun” series. Subscribe here or you’ll miss all the fun!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Porn-Normalcy: Is Sex Just Another Job? (Business of Fun #15)

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Why is Your Business Like a Bar or Nightclub? (Business of Fun #11)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …an, content, or social media marketing! Up next: How technology is changing the bar and hospitality business. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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As Seen on TV (Business of Fun #18)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …e channels now. And I never have to ask my parents’ permission to watch nor stand up to adjust the antenna.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Listen Up, Young Ladies! (Millennial Mania: Chapter 5)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …0? What do you hope to learn? How will you change the business world for your daughters and granddaughters?   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Tech and Sex: Wasted on the Young? (Chapter 2 of Millennial Mania)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Innovations at all ages Why technology will not “save” millennials Schools teach sex ed, but not this stuff   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Brain Food: Delicious Insights from the Fancy Food Show (Part 1)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ple, sample. Over the next week, we’ll be supporting many of them with shout-outs and write-ups. Eat it up!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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e-me! Why e-marketing needs to be part of your mix in 2016!

Reading Time: 4 minutes …love this company, but this is a great example of how mis-targeting can result in confusion and red faces.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Then why don’t you marry it?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …erally good for you. I would, however, suspect the pillow talk would get a little bit boring after a while.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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De-Burbanizing (aka Farewell to Lawns)

Reading Time: 4 minutes new ride. As I’m learning, home is ultimately where the head and heart (and sneakers and smartphone) are.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Making Beautiful Music Together

Reading Time: 2 minutes …als long into my 70’s and beyond. And maybe I’ll even have another hit or two. Call me a daydream believer.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Are You the Doughnut or the Hole? (Or Maybe the Coffee?)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e and easy? No matter what your relationship is with carbs, enjoy a treat today. Happy Doughnut Day 2016!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #42: “Popular Kids”

Reading Time: 4 minutes …ow offer online education. Post-pandemic friendship. How can you help your kids or grandkids? Bullying has an impact on 1 in 4 kids! And adult bullying is just as toxic. Will influencers remain popular? Here’s my take on it from the Rolling Stone Culture Council.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in n…

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Route 66 Installment #59: omg…I’m so fat! (and other body image musings)

Reading Time: 5 minutes …are now facing body dysmorphia issues. Body image consciousness. When does it begin? What happens next?       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Wonder Woman: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Reading Time: 3 minutes …your perspectives on the movie too! And be sure to check out sheBOOM for profiles of real life wonder women. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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We love to watch…

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ighly subjective!) The most horrible movie theater snacks. Did we really need to know this? Great film quotes Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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I’m sorry!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …iveness The art of making amends Why some people never say “sorry” The ultimate online house of worship       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Do You Ever Sleep?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …re sickly or toothless. Oh…and take a nap every now and then! Contrary to popular belief, I do love my sleep! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Before You Seat Us at the Table, Prepare to Feed Us

Reading Time: 2 minutes …blog post which, ironically, has a food metaphor. Great minds think alike AND we’re all hungry for change!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Boo! The Rise of Ghosting

Reading Time: 2 minutes …nto the season of the ghoul — and 2020 — think about your own behavior and live with spirit — not as one.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Oink! Launch of the Year of the Pig…

Reading Time: 3 minutes …h Senator Sinema) Birthday then (with Mother Goose & Kissy) Birthday now (with Tito’s martini at Houston’s)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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GRATITUDE #1: Elle Schwarz (The Grateful 40)

Reading Time: < 1 minute …ometimes even an award. Here’s to many more colorful and break-through-the-clutter projects. Thank you, Elle! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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What’s in Your Dopp Kit?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …th new people. Oh yes…and remember to buy toilet paper at Target. Because, after all, dopp kits are timeless. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Meals Meet Machines (Bites & Bytes: Part 3)

Reading Time: 5 minutes …oto credit: Kirsten Loken The “robot bartender” Cocktails Machine The mobile version of Cocktails Machine     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Bytes and Bites: How Technology is Transforming the Restaurant World (Part 1)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …or follow me on LinkedIn) if you want a hearty helping of what’s to come in the food tech world. Bon Appetit! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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No Reservations: 3 Days at the National Restaurant Show

Reading Time: 2 minutes …al “brain.” If you want s’more booth traffic, let people toast their own. What better way to showcase Sterno? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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That Disney Magic

Reading Time: 3 minutes …stle at the end of a long and sweaty day. Tinker Bell is still alive and well. We just have to keep clapping. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Dressing Down (Fun #2)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …candidate. Comments welcome! (For more installments in the “Business of Fun” series, visit our blog.)         Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Immediate Gratifiers & Spoilers: Super Bowl Part 1

Reading Time: 3 minutes …Wish my company was celebrating Smunday! Now THAT’S a clever way to save $5 million and get some good press! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Making Math Sexy

Reading Time: 2 minutes …tten by one of my former banking colleagues) Teach your (girl) children well! A great collection of math toys Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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“You’ve Got Spunk…I Hate Spunk!”

Reading Time: < 1 minute …areer anew. I can relate. Check out this recent post. I’m not working in a newsroom, but I sort of carry a digital newsroom around in my head. You’ll hear more about my adventures in the months ahead. I already lined up my Rhoda and my Lou. But, for today, just a big shout-out to Mary Tyler Moore and the crew of the show (which included Betty White)! It was all about a woman taking risks, re-inventing, and having spunk. Lou may have hated it but,…

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The 7 Series Part 1: Lucky 7 Gratitudes

Reading Time: 2 minutes …. She’s the only person I allow to spit up and poop on me. I’m blessed. Who’s on YOUR lucky 7 list this year? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Pithy Power: Why Short Form Content Generates Big Results

Reading Time: 2 minutes …movement The bullet ant (Ouch!) 10 Oscar speeches under 11 words each Lots of quotes about small things       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Thanks for the Meme-eries! What Did We Share in 2016?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …please feel free to share! P.S. Originally published as a Huffington Post contributor, and being shared here. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Pre-Season Try-Outs: Why Every Founder Needs “Gym Class”

Reading Time: 3 minutes …or two every day to get stuff done (using some very cool technologies I’ve discovered), please get in touch! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Table for 783 Billion, Please! (Business of Fun #22)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e delicious facts about trends, please subscribe to our newsletter, getONit! theONswitch delivers every time! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Read a Good Book Lately? (Business of Fun #20)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …(I like a weird amalgam of chick lit, non-fiction, and business books) and keep on reading this blog please. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo (Business of Fun #15)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …om his tribute to David Bowie to his upcoming musical about Joan of Arc, he will never stop making sense.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Are We There Yet? Travel & Other Game Trends (The Business of Fun #8)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ns on the Business of Fun, please subscribe to our blog! Tomorrow’s theme will be gaming (the grown-up kind). Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Gratitude #5: Grammarly (The Grateful 40)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Grammarly told me that this post is “Terrific Work!” and that I sound confident. Thank you, Ms. Grammarly!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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GRATITUDE #4: Michael Bernkopf (The Grateful 40)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …(yeah, I confess) look better on camera. You rock, Mike! I’m even willing to get up at 5AM for you sometimes! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #28: Bad-Ass Barbie

Reading Time: 2 minutes …on top of it. But we all have a little Barbie inside us. (And, if you’re not Ken, you can still be cool!)     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Waxing Poetic About One Great Brand Marketing Campaign

Reading Time: 2 minutes …more examples. The list your brand never wants to be on. Another big brand shout-out. Why I love Pepsi.       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #33: August = Unplugging (and Elevating)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …cowgirl in nature Great decor and elk meatballs Funky street art in town A partial view from Baby Doe’s hill Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #48: Home Alone

Reading Time: 4 minutes …oomie or solo? 25% of us are “house poor” The tiny home trend and A YouTube channel dedicated to tiny homes   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #43: Vertigo

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ause life, after all, is about balance (literally and metaphorically). What are YOU grateful for this week?   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #33: My “First Day of School” Look

Reading Time: 4 minutes …tinue to secure clients and rack up subscribers and followers. Another huge advantage of aging, I must say!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #32: The Pit Stop

Reading Time: 2 minutes …soon as that suitcase is zipped, I breathe easier. The thrill of the race keeps me on the road. Vroom, vroom! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Growth Spurts and Strained Muscles: When Businesses Hurt (Chapter 4)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …-Boomer Thing.” Please subscribe at badgirlgoodbizblog or connect with me on LinkedIn to see all the updates. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #18: Balance is in the (2) Cards

Reading Time: 2 minutes …pic — the balance between humanity and automation. If you subscribe, you can read about that in my next post! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #16: The Helpful Month & The 12 Behaviors You’ll See in June

Reading Time: 5 minutes …, here’s what you can do Unhelpful thinking styles The positive side of AI. How automation will help us       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #14: YOU help OTHERS

Reading Time: 3 minutes …acts of kindness How to volunteer Why people sometimes reject help Here’s a helpful book recommendation!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #9: 10 Ways to Live to 100

Reading Time: 4 minutes …an! Don’t do or say these things to us older people. You’ll be there one day! How did this woman live to 122? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #50: The Costumes We Wear

Reading Time: 3 minutes …r. Offensive Halloween costumes. Top Halloween costumes for 2022. Starting next week…the season of GRATITUDE! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #31: Burning Up

Reading Time: 3 minutes …r ways to treat heat stroke) The hottest U.S. cities (temperature-wise) Ways to keep calm under pressure.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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We’re Not Remote…We’re Abutting

Reading Time: 2 minutes …44% of companies won’t allow remote work. And these companies are committing to remote work — permanently!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #27: Plants, Packaging, and Pad Thai (Food Trends PART 2)

Reading Time: 6 minutes …reveal of the XGen Lifestyle Duo! Happy eating! nancy & irene (with a much-appreciated assist from emilio)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #23: Are We Really Helpless and Hopeless?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …o talk it out? Here are online therapy services. Watching the news can mess you up 7 things you CAN control   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #21: Self-Help

Reading Time: 3 minutes …t? YES, according to Psychology Today. Bigorexia and other ways social media is messing with self-esteem.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 Installment #10: Uneasy Rider & How Film/TV Shape My Life

Reading Time: 4 minutes …ation.” For example, I’m speaking at a conference and made plans to see my kids/grandkids. Other than that, I have no clue where I might pass through or wind up. Learn to downsize and pack light. After several years of practice, I have mastered the art and science of only traveling with carry-on bags and buying clothes that can be folded down to origami-size without wrinkling. Journal throughout your journey and take pix along the way, so you chro…

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Route 66 Installment #8: Shades of Green

Reading Time: 3 minutes …bottle from Fill it Forward. Even green can be gamified! Monitor your hydration while tracking your impact!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 installment #3: It’s about time!

Reading Time: 3 minutes …, I waste less time. How people spend their time (by age) Yikes! Look how much time we spend on our phones!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Route 66 installment #1: my mini-saga begins…

Reading Time: 2 minutes …m to help keep book stores in business! https://badgirlgoodbizblog.com/wp-content/uploads/January-Focus.mp4   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Wild & Weird Adventures of Scooter Girl: Installment 6 (CAR & FASHION TALK)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …nner at my fave restaurant to celebrate my mobility My Disabled Elf on the Shelf keeps me company at home     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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#7: Create a Trusted Inner Circle

Reading Time: 3 minutes …trustworthy people (aka “keepers) Removing people from your inner circle Balancing business and friendship   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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#4: Respect Process

Reading Time: 2 minutes …you should ask Process fail? Here’s a process for pinpointing the source. Even creativity can be a process   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Lesson #1: Trust Your Gut. Especially With People

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ns someone can’t be trusted Also “birthed” in 2003: Tesla Docusign iTunes Lucasfilm Animation The UPS Store   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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When a Millennial Fires a Boomer (Chapter 9)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …blog.com Helpful tips: The future of the employee handbook How to fire someone Managing different generations Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Will You Be BIRGing tonight? (and why sports fans are like pigeons)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …ore people will watch the Super Bowl than will vote in the Presidential election. Sure is a lot of wings!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Fun, Family & Fit: Why Millennials Leave Jobs Within Three Years (Chapter 3)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …other trends, tips, and insights (and the other 9 parts of this series) subscribe to Bad Girl, Good Business. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Up Periscope! Down Meerkat?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …erkat. The failure of Justin.tv. Who invented the first movie camera? Put down that iPhone and Find out here! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Eat a Peach (or Not): The Newest App

Reading Time: < 1 minute …e app. But peaches aren’t really in season, so I may buy an apple instead. And don’t expect me to boop you.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Why David Bowie was my business (and music) hero

Reading Time: 2 minutes …of Bowie’s most interesting collaborations. A haunting film about aging, beauty, vanity, and lust.           Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Voracious App-etite (What Apps are hot for 2016?)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …olate your privacy. If you’re interested in appetizers and not just downloads, here are the best recipe apps. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Are you Experienced?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …talk is still important. The dark side of texting, according to Psychology Today. The value of live events.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Naked Truth About Vegas

Reading Time: 2 minutes …have to return until March (for another conference). In the interim, I’m gladly hanging up my feather boa.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Stuffed

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Brand fails on Twitter. You can ruin a reputation in 140 characters!   Long ad copy isn’t always bad copy.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Stage Fright

Reading Time: 3 minutes …werPoint habits. Things great speakers always do and the 10 Greatest Speeches (according to Time)             Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Fear & Anger & No Sex

Reading Time: 2 minutes …rs do.” According to WebMD, being terrified is better than sex for some people. Now that’s a scary thought.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Hot Spots

Reading Time: 3 minutes …heatmapping, so it’s not totally random.) Reviews of web heatmap tools. See, I can be useful AND snarky!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Gang’s All Here…

Reading Time: 2 minutes …f inspiration, new contacts, and trend information. I highly recommend them. Not just for the pens and booze. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Lucky Charms

Reading Time: 2 minutes …o say about chance encounters in the workplace. Are Lucky Charms nutritious? The truth about leprechauns.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Mean Men and Bitchy Babes

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Work (Be nice and order your copy today!) 10 Qualities of a Good Leader. Ability to insult isn’t on the list. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Strip Down!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ssue. Did we get you in the mood for a martini? Here’s where you can find the best ones in the world.         Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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(Very) Personal Branding

Reading Time: 2 minutes …r people look at my marketing proposals than giant bling in my nose, lip, forehead, or other body part.       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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3 Hours and 54 Minutes in Heaven

Reading Time: 2 minutes …Hello…my name is Nancy. And I’m NOT really a digital addict. Now if only I could get more leg room next time! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Touch Me Babe!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …l say about touching co-workers? How to shake hands. A guide to creepy hugs Even Forbes likes touching!       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Something Smells Funky!

Reading Time: < 1 minute …er Nancy Drew?) Trust your gut. And your shnozzola. And please remember to eat that yogurt before it expires! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Smarty Pants: The Year in Review

Reading Time: 3 minutes …cted and naughty in 2015. It’s how we all learn! What’s on YOUR 2014 list? What rules will YOU break in 2015? Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Going Down?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ur brain does it. Chance encounters and fate. Elevator music and your brain. The history of the elevator.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Full Moon Madness

Reading Time: 2 minutes the man and his monsters Stress is evil. Here’s how to stay calm at work. Wolfsbane and its many uses         Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Disgusting Table Manners

Reading Time: 2 minutes The 10 Worst People to Sit Near in a Restaurant Emily Post’s table manners circa 1947. Love the outfits!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Sex Sells

Reading Time: 3 minutes …rossing NC-17 movies of all time       100 Years of Sex: A Shout-Out to Masters & Johnson in infographic form Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Giving Good Head Shot

Reading Time: 3 minutes …he ages     Some people grow into their faces (Celebrity yearbook photos)     A brief history of the selfie   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Pulse-ating: What drives readership on LinkedIn?

Reading Time: 3 minutes …for you!) “I like to watch!” Here are the most popular business videos of 2015. Visual content is key too!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Are you hiding under the covers?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ppiness. If all this talk of blankets and cocoa made you crave heat, here’s how to stay warm — literally!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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From Boys to Men: Talking ‘Bout Our Generations

Reading Time: 3 minutes …learn a thing or two that will help you in business, life, and/or parenting. No stale ol’ white papers here! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Pitch and Release: PR Basics in the Digital World

Reading Time: 3 minutes …bout the pitch…but now more than ever before. So, if you want to be in the news: Be newsworthy. (You still have to answer the question, “If the journalist is getting 1000 of these in his in-box today, what makes mine compelling?”) Be mindful of what your prospects actually read. Quality is better than quantity when it comes of PR. You may get a great ego rush if you see your news all over the web, but having it read by real people who might use yo…

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Here’s How

Reading Time: 2 minutes …to Put the Past Behind You Speed-Grieving: This One is Little Pop-Psych-y, but Contains Some Useful Stuff     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Mentorship (and Womentorship)

Reading Time: 4 minutes …a public stand on inequality. We’re not talking feelings here…we’re talking facts!) We’re in this together!   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Fight Fair!

Reading Time: 2 minutes …on and price wars — which can benefit consumers. Here are the 50 greatest business rivalries of all time.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Con-Texts. Unplugged for 24 Hours….7 Moments of Heaven.

Reading Time: 2 minutes …e. Huffington Post has two whole pages of article about cell phone addiction. Clearly, we have a problem.     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Loving Cups (How to Win Awards)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …o. Here’s why. Not all trophies are designed wisely. Some bizarre examples. Uncomfortable award show moments. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Skorts and Snapchat: The Rise of Fashion Tech

Reading Time: 2 minutes …gers. (I don’t think I’m one.) I don’t think bombasting will make a comeback (at least not in fashion).       Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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When Worlds Collide: A Boomer in a Millennial World

Reading Time: 2 minutes …inventions and their funding. After all, some things about trade shows will never change! To be continued…   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Tech Day Part 3: Cool Things (and Other Stuff)

Reading Time: 3 minutes …play money to invest, and the exhibitor who winds up with the most faux cash should actually get funded!     Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Now you see it…now you don’t! Snapchat and other things that vanish

Reading Time: 2 minutes …disappear, along with my Snaps. The history of Snapchat Big brands using Snapchat (and a cool infographic)   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Why Twitter Chat on Friday on April 1st? (No Foolin’!)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …7 things you didn’t know you could do on Twitter What is Booker anyway? Up Periscope! Amazing Twitter stats   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Marketing Tech Stacks: Like My Shoe Collection (But Not)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …ght for you (which can be more challenging than shoe shopping for sure!) The 10 shoes that women really need. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Snowcial Media: Blogging the Blizzard

Reading Time: 2 minutes …here are the others that were used. Because, after all, you can’t have a snowfall without a name these days. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Teach, talk, tweet (and a little therapy too)

Reading Time: 2 minutes …n of MOOCs (and what they are) How many repetitions are required for long-term retention? The answer is here! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Circle Round

Reading Time: 2 minutes …s a great day to think about pi (and pies) and circles in general. Who’s in YOUR circle today? (I hope I am!) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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A marketing consultant/writer walked into a bar…

Reading Time: 2 minutes The history of the American bar (from the Smithsonian) Tavern lore. Highest grossing nightclubs in the U.S.   Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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The Spirit World

Reading Time: < 1 minute the industry Last year’s show. (I did get to meet Captain Morgan.) My wonderful associate who found the show! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Puzzled?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …lem-solving Why people who solve puzzles are “different.” The history of the jigsaw puzzle and the crossword. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Bad Boyfriends and Good Hires

Reading Time: 3 minutes …rd to do. Here’s how to fire someone. More hiring danger signs. (And some dating danger signs, just for fun.) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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120 things I learned in 60 years

Reading Time: 2 minutes …teer your time Wake up early Walk a lot Wear hot stockings Wear sexy underthings Wear warm pajamas Write well Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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My Birthday Card for Facebook

Reading Time: 2 minutes …o that. And I love the letter he wrote to his daughter. Here’s where you can find out what’s new on Facebook. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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Write or Wrong? Is the Pen Dead?

Reading Time: 2 minutes …iting project. The worst first sentences of novels. Texting isn’t writing at all, according to this TED talk. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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I am being followed by beer snacks

Reading Time: < 1 minute …it’s rather interesting. I may have to learn how to make healthy fried chicken. Or even start drinking beer. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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News flash

Reading Time: 2 minutes …le like looking at things that are a bit alarmist, they tend to share good news more than bad news. And the really good news is that you can now subscribe to media that ONLY report happy and uplifting stuff — like the Good News Network, the Good News section of the Huffington Post and the Daily Good. So, even though it’s Monday morning and, according to the news, the temps are only 26 degrees today…I plan to have a good news day! Journalists predi…

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The 100 Years Club Installment #63: RoboNancy…a Life in Tech

Reading Time: 2 minutes …es gets better with age! Be sure to listen to my podcast, The Geezer-Proofer for more insights into life >50! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)…

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