I thought that if I could only be quieter, dial in my energy (especially at work), and stop giving as many ideas, that would be the best thing to do…I became someone who accommodates others and not herself. You know the kid who talks to much, has too much energy, gets excited about everything, and … Read more
My favorite thing that she mentioned during our conversation, was that she spent a long time being “proud of the busy” and now goes through life being proud of so much more. Meet Masha Pavlova – she is a shiny soul with a determination that is unmatched! I met her through a virtual E-Networking group … Read more
Link to learn more and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/251430012937 For this Rising Tides Connection Conference, we are changing things up! On April 28th, we will have a day geared towards entrepreneurs, business developers, and owners. Are you in?! The in-person event (in Des Moines) will be a day jam packed with energy, ideation, and connection! … Read more
Fortune favors the brave. This is written on a sticky note and taped to my computer, and it seems to mean a bit more these past few days. War is heavy…no matter which side you are on. I read the story where the Ukrainian woman offers seeds to Russian soldiers, so that sunflowers grow when … Read more
Meet Emily Edelman – she is a bright and shiny star! I met Emily last year and she suggested that I speak at Culture Community, which is hosted through The Perk, a leadership training and development firm out of Wisconsin. I love that The Perk says they exist to build a world in which everyone … Read more
I am starting to write more about Having Good Ripple Effect and the thing that keeps coming up, is that Good Ripple Effect is about rooting for others…being on their side and sincerely hoping that good things happen to them. What do you think it means to Have Good Ripple Effect? What do you think … Read more
Recently, I enlisted the help of a fashion design intern Julia Tighe to start sketching out the Have Good Ripple Effect line. She created sketches and then Jori Lynn my Marketing Intern, and I executed on her vision. I know the actual product line is years away, but I figure we have to start somewhere … Read more
I try to read in between kid pick-ups and drop offs, and yesterday my daughter says to me, “Mom, you’ve been reading that one for a loooong time.” A little part of me was embarrassed (face palm) that she’s right, and the other part of me was glad she noticed. I think I’ll take that … Read more
Sometimes you have to give a shout out to the people who made you who you are! Meet Randy Coulter – he is one wise Dad / Papa! He is a quiet man, but when he speaks people listen. I enjoy hearing him talk about his childhood (he’s one of eight kids), his leadership experiences, … Read more
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples” – Mother Teressa We all have that one thing that we want to change, but how can it change if you keep it to yourself? Spread your ideas. Build your team. Create more ripples! #HaveGoodRippleEffect#EvenConnection “I … Read more
