As a small business owner, I believe it is important to support other small business owners, especially when we are friends. Sometimes that poses a challenge, which is why we are often cautioned against doing business with family or friends. Read more about my experience at the intersection of Friendship and Professionalism

It’s the 4th of July, the day we celebrate our country’s independence. While I should be fully enjoying parades, barbecues and fireworks, there’s something that’s distracting me. The current state of America – and Americans – has been weighing heavy on my heart for quite some time.

I’m sure life during the Revolutionary War and the years that followed was filled with many challenges, but it seems it was much easier for Americans to identify and unite against their adversaries in 1776. Today, we live in a fr...

My garden is often the source of inspiration and insights, but winter in the Midwest requires me to find other recreational activities. Since I’m not a fan of the cold, that usually means something indoors.

A few winters back, I was convinced by a video tutorial that I could arm-knit a gorgeous, chunky, green infinity scarf. I quickly went to buy the yarn and, once home, followed along with the video until I missed a step and got stuck. I tried again…and again…and again. Each time my arms would be covered i...

Really, today is fundamentally no different than yesterday. Even so, there’s some sort of magic we ascribe to New Year’s Day. It’s a day of hope, dreams, fresh starts, and resolutions that may soon be broken, but positive change and growth just doesn’t happen without first believing in the potential.

I firmly believe that potential is not fixed or capped, limiting our possibilities. Rather, potential is a renewable resource. With belief and effort, we can create new potential with endless possibilities. Yes...