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Meet Theresa Chu-Bermúdez of Get Out! Custom Travels!
I’ve been jonesin’ to introduce you to Theresa Chu-Bermúdez of Get Out! Custom Travels. She’s a travel planner, lover of all things Lord of the Rings, & has a true passion for her small biz. Knowing Theresa is an adventure, so I’m totally sure you’ll have fun hearing about how she started Get Out! & what she’s learned along the way.
Meet Christal Kotchman-Giardina of CKG & Associates!
I’m really looking forward to introducing you to Christal Kotchman-Giardina of CKG & Associates and Toast On The Town. I met Christal in November of 2017 at her Toast On The Town Fall Harvest Dinner. Her events are beautifully put together and full of heart. Christal is so thoughtful & down to Earth and I know you’ll be encouraged by her stories, big goals, & her heart.
Mugs Monday with Kristy Davies of Pony Salon!
Hiya, Babes! I hope you had an absolutely fruitful weekend. I hope there was fun, laughter, & some clarity. Are you ready to kick some tush this week? Of course you are! Before you get started meet Kristy Davies, Owner of Vancouver’s Pony Salon.
7 Challenges Small Business Owners Face
We asked 7 Boss Babes what their current challenge is. Whether you’re from the wedding industry, the fashion industry, or real estate, you’ll be able to identify with these ladies. We all come to the point where we have to ask ourselves "how am I going to get to the next level?"
Know Your Worth
Hello, hello! I hope you’re feeling brave & proud this week. In order to put yourself out there in the way that it takes to be a small business owner, you gotta be brave. That doesn’t mean ‘perfect’, but it does entail saying (and meaning) ‘I belong here and I have something special to offer’. So, first let me say: You go, girl. Second, sometimes we need an outside push to remind us that we belong.
7 Ways to Prep Your Business for the Holidays
Hey, girl! Are you ready for a fresh batch of small business tips? We thought so. ;) Today we'll be making our list & checking it twice, because even though it's only August, the holidays are right around the corner. We're here to help you plan 'cause we don't want you to get a lump of coal for Christmas. We teamed up with The London Fashion Agency, PaperFinch Design, Wandering Whisk Bakeshop, Love Offering, O'Berry's Succulents, Marry Me Tampa Bay, & sea sage to bring you a set of tips you can use to help prepare your small business for its best holiday season yet. Put your hair in a top knot & let's get to work!
Meet Crystina Castiglione of The Messy Painter!
I’m so excited to introduce you to Crystina Castiglione of The Messy Painter. Crystina’s work is inspired by everything coastal and colorful, so it’s perfect that she grew up in Florida & lives in Sunny St. Pete, a city of endless color and ocean vibes. Painting is messy and so is life. Creativity isn’t a straight line and neither is success. There’s so much to learn from Crystina and her story & you’ll be totally charmed by her openness.
The Morning Routines of 17 Badass Women
Hiya! Welcome back to another round of small business tips, Boss Babes. We have a new topic each week & ask industry leaders to share valuable insight every Tuesday. Today’s topic is a bit different. Instead of sharing business tips, we’re chatting about what to do before you start working for the day.
Mugs Monday with Natalie Levy
Merry Monday, Boss Babes! I hope you’ve had a stellar weekend. We’re back after some R&R for a new Mugs Monday interview. This week’s featured gal is Natalie Levy of Live Your Best Life. She’s a freedom & business coach based in New York City.
Meet Salma Benkabbou of The Benkabbou Law Firm!
I’m so pumped to introduce you to Salma Benkabbou of The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC. Salma is a business lawyer based in Tampa, FL. She’s incredibly kind-hearted, wicked brilliant, & is always focused on helping others the best way she can. Salma was born in Fes, Morocco and lived there with her mom, dad, & brother until she was 10. She’s been running her own biz since 2014 & she wouldn’t have it any other way. Get to know Salma in her Boss Babe Feature & enjoy her words.
12 Women Investing in Themselves Like a Boss
Well, hello there! You know what time it is, Babe. It’s time to party….. with business tips! So, get another cup of coffee and come sit with us. We’re chatting about how women invest in themselves.
Mugs Monday with Lauren Frontiera
Happy Mugs Monday, Babes! I hope your weekend felt great. I’m looking forward to introducing you to Lauren Frontiera of The Real Female Entrepreneur. Lauren was named as an awesome Boss Babe by Kelsey Christine & Britt Hyatt of Launch Your Daydream in their recent Mugs Monday interview.
Meet Jaime Martin of Cultured Threads
Jaime’s boutique originally opened in her home and has grown into a retail space, but what’s remained the same is her commitment to her customers. As “the honest girlfriend”, she’ll never let a woman leave her shop unless she truly looks her best. Jaime has also used customer feedback to her advantage and broadened the styles of clothing she offers so she can accommodate everything from flowy, bohemian vibes to fitted, chic looks. I hope you enjoy her warm spirit, words of wisdom, & honesty about raising a family, running a business, & trying to stay human.
9 Ways to Make Your Business More Sustainable
Hiya, Babes! How’s your week going? Fantastically, I hope. Let’s talk about ‘sustainability’. Our businesses need resources to operate, and since we all work in different industries, those resources can look very different.
Mugs Monday with Stacey Davis
Hello & happy Mugs Monday! Today we’re excited to introduce you to Stacey Davis of LOVEFRESH. We first met Stacey in a previous Mugs Monday interview when Toronto-based Designer, Lesley Pocklington named her as one of her absolute favorite Boss Babes.
Meet Brooke Eversoll of Bee Studios!
I’m so excited to bring you words & stories from Brooke Eversoll of Bee Studios, Inc. Brooke is a Master Kitchen and Bath Designer with the National Kitchen and Bath Association. She lives in a bungalow in St. Pete with her husband and sweet chocolate lab & she just recently celebrated 3 years as a small business owner. Her decision to start her own business was something she felt she absolutely had to do & I admire how she listened to that voice so much.