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  A few of the words that [some] business owners use to describe selling right now: Icky. Salesy. Slimy. Opportunistic. Shameful. Awkward.     Oof. These are heavy! Let’s take a collective deep breath, and shift our mindset here. Let’s start with the basics… As a human being, you have the glorious freedom to choose […]

As the Duluth chapter of The Rising Tide Society approaches its 3rd birthday, I realize I’ve never blogged about it (CRAZY!). Here’s what you need to know: The Rising Tide Society is a group of creative entrepreneurs meeting monthly in the spirit of community over competition. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month […]

For years, I craved a dedicated space where I could dream, create, and share with others. After hours spent with my nose pressed against car windows in Iceland and in my husband’s native England, the concept for The Little Black Barn was born! Tucked in the woods on our property just north of Duluth, The […]

It’s your one-year anniversary. You open Facebook to post a photo from your wedding day, and begin typing, “Holy cow, a year already?! We said our vows, honeymooned in Iceland, and adopted Puff Daddy, the fluffy white rescue pup. Cheers to many adventures ahead!” You think to yourself, “Perfect! I’ll tag my husband, then I’ll post it to Facebook. […]

Welcome to the first installment of Friday Five, the perfect punctuation mark for your work week! Published weekly, Friday Five features five tidbits on topics dear to my heart. Whether it’s rocking girl boss status, sipping craft beer, planning the next adventure, or being a crazy dog mom, I’m a firm believer that community & […]

As much as I love the freshness of a new year, I get totally overwhelmed by all the goal setting, diet-pushing, let’s-change-everything-right-now attitudes. Are you with me? That’s all well and good, but I prefer baby steps. Little by little. One small action today causing a ripple effect tomorrow. January in particular gets me thinking about motivation. With […]