Lisa Even 
After 10 minutes of watching (and secretly feeling like I should be picking up trash too), I walked over to her and handed her a You Have Good Ripple Effect card and told her thanks for doing great things in the world. She looked at me, almost in tears and said, “I do this because … Read more
Link to listen here: https://www.karenlaos.com/podcast This time, on my guest podcasting circuit, I was in sunny San Francisco (or at least my heart was)! Big thanks to Karen Habegger Laos for not only inviting me onto her podcast Ignite Your Confidence, but being a ray of sunshine to my day. Karen, a Midwest girl at … Read more
Mel took the leap in 2018 to start her own company In2itsocial, and has been working fiercely ever since. She has since grown and now offers social, website, and systems (i.e. KEAP) through her newly branded business, In2It Digital. She also is the brains behind my newly refreshed website, which I love! It’s been awhile … Read more
My friend Jill Andersen reminded me that you eat an elephant one bite at a time and that’s what I am doing to my to-do-list…checking things off bite-by-bite. This is exactly what I needed to hear! How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Coming back from vacation is hard… It almost … Read more
I sponsored a hole at the 2022 Miracle Travel Works (MTW) Chip it For Charity golf event and though the grass was a little soggy and we saw a few raindrops, lots of kiddos benefited. You know I love a Good Ripple Effect (big or small)! And yesterday was just that. I sponsored a hole … Read more
The pace, though not my natural, was worth every minute. My mind is sharper and more creative than I can remember. I am hoping to squeeze in a few more desk weeks this summer and I have already added this item to my JOY calendar. I tend to be a workaholic if left unattended….but these … Read more
“I hope there are days when your coffee tastes like magic, your playlist makes you dance, strangers make you smile, and the night sky touches your soul. I hope you fall in love with being alive again.” Rising tides is all about connection and inspiration for business owners and entrepreneurs. The day definitely makes you … Read more
This morning I am taking a second to notice some of the lucky little things. There are small, but sweet moments everywhere…you just have to be looking. A few from the view of my front porch include…. – Roses are blooming (I am such an adult now) – The birds are almost annoyingly loud on … Read more
“Give a kid a cupcake.” When Leigh Anne Tuohy took the stage at the Central Iowa Business Conference yesterday, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I assumed she was a good soul, after knowing the story of The Blind Side, but what I didn’t predict…was her ability to be a catalyst in a giant room … Read more
I will be speaking at EntreFEST in Iowa City this year alongside some pretty amazing speakers. Hope to see you there! What is EntreFEST? EntreFEST is a two-day conference, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation where professionals at every level can come together, share ideas, and own their success. Learn more here: https://entrefest.com/ #havegoodrippleeffect
