Category: Personal
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I Grew Up with Entrepreneurs
(And ironically, I never wanted to be one) I watched my parents work relentless hours. I saw the calls at all hours of the day and night. I saw the nonstop “the buck stops here” responsibility. I knew it was hard work and I k new it was demanding. But…
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Why the Digital Space & Coaching Are a Perfect Fit
If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve shared a lot about my journey: why I started A Swing & A Sway, how I approach marketing and even what keeps me motivated when things get tough. But I wanted to pull it all together today and share the real reason I…
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A Day in the Life at A Swing & A Sway
If you walked into my office right now, the first thing you would notice is the TV on. It isn’t for Netflix though. I cast my iPad to it so everything I need for the day is front and center- from homeschool plans to client expectations. This is especially helpful…
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The most rewarding part of this journey has been…
Believing in myself. That sentence alone still makes me pause. It has not come easily and honestly, it has been one of the hardest lessons for me to fully digest. For years, my husband has told me the same thing over and over again. He told me that I undervalue…
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If I could do this all over again, I would…
I know exactly what I would do differently. Looking back is not about regret. It is about the clear picture you earn after ten years in the trenches. If I could go back to day one, these are the shifts I would have made to get where I am a…
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My biggest inspiration is…
Cristina. Cristina came into my life by chance. No big introduction. No long buildup. Just one of those moments where you meet someone and immediately understand why your paths crossed. I interviewed to work with her and we just clicked. From the very beginning, she was exactly who she is.…
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When things get tough, I stay motivated by…
Motivation gets talked about like it is this constant, loud and energetic thing. People think if you are doing it right, you should wake up inspired every day, ready to conquer your to-do list with a smile and a latte in hand. That is not how it works for me.…
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3 things I’m passionate about (outside of work)…
There is a lot that fills my days professionally. But when I strip away the deadlines, the calendars and the client calls, there are specific things that truly fill my cup. These are the things that shape how I think, how I teach and how I actually live. 🦩 First. Being…
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If you really know me you know that I…
I have been having way too much fun writing these posts about branding, but I wanted to pause and let you in on a few things that actually make me tick. Branding is my business, but these are the pieces of my life that keep me… well me. 🦩 Live for…
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3 Things I Wish People Knew About Me and My Work
There have been so many times I have said to my husband: “I wish we could trade places to better understand each other.” And I mean it. If we ever had a “Freaky Friday” moment, I think we would both come back with a greater appreciation for each other and…