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How to Choose the Right Coach: My Coaching Journey as a Female Entrepreneur
My Coaching Journey Started Long Before I Ever Knew I Needed a Coach If you have read my chapter in Letters to the Sisterhood , you already know that my coaching journey began long before I realized I was being coached. During one of my early career roles, I unintentionally turned a former boss into a mentor simply because I kept asking questions, absorbing everything I could, and wanting to understand how the business worked behind the scenes. Yes, he absolutely had an inves
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A Different Perspective on Managing Your Business Finances
If you have been hanging out with me on social media recently, you already know I have shared a tip about Black Friday deals. I love a good sale, but not in the buy everything in sight because it’s 60 percent off kind of way. More in the being a business owner can get expensive, so let’s be smart about where our money is going kind of way. When you’re trying to stay on top of your business finances, that mindset matters. We love a good deal, but budgeting and watching your
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Filter Out Bad-Fit Clients (and Opportunistic Collaborators) by Guest Expert Maryam Hennig, Hons. BA, LL.B
Guest expert Maryam Hennig of Venture House Legal teaches founders how to identify bad-fit clients, set boundaries, and legally protect their work in collaborations.
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Competition & Mindset: How to Shift from Fear to Focus in Your Business
A lot of my conversations lately have been about competition. What happens when someone offers the same product or service as you? There is often fear in that conversation, sometimes even frustration. How dare they?! But I see competition a little differently, and I want to share my perspective with you. This conversation is really about Competition & Mindset: How to Shift from Fear to Focus in Your Business. When I first opened my business as a Virtual Assistant, I quickly r
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Do As I Say, Not As I Do
If we’ve spoken lately, you’ll know I’m very much a “do as I say, not as I do” type of business strategist. It’s not that I don’t believe in what I teach, I absolutely do, but sometimes life and client work take center stage, and my own systems get a little neglected backstage.
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6 min read


Why Authenticity on Social Media Still Matters (And How to Actually Do It)
We hear the word authentic tossed around a lot these days. It’s one of those buzzwords that has lost some of its shine because everyone is saying it. But, if you run a service-based business, or you’re the mastermind behind a project, showing up authentically isn’t just a nice idea; it’s a key marketing move.
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The Clarity in Consistency: Why Your Brand Starts with You
The most consistent brand you can build is the one that starts with clarity—the kind that sounds, looks, and feels like you, every single time.
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3 min read


Let’s Talk About Spiraling
Fall is a time of change, and whether it’s good, messy, overdue, or unexpected, it often brings a sprinkle of uncertainty for every business owner. I’m no different.
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3 min read


Shedding Your Skin: The Layers of Becoming
No one really warns you that becoming a business owner is also about becoming a new you — again and again. You’ll evolve, grow, and yes,...
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Red Light, Green Light: Spotting the Flags in Your Business
Do you remember being a kid and playing Red Light, Green Light ? The fun of sprinting as fast as you could to the finish line before...
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Growing With Your Client Base
When I start working with a client through my Clarity to Scale Method, one of the first things we often look at is their client base. Not...
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Fighting The Balance Between Automation & Real Connection
Automation can save you hours, but it can also cost you something you can’t get back… real connection. In my time as a Virtual Assistant...
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3 min read


The Quiet Magic of Meeting the Right People at the Right Time
When I decided to become an entrepreneur, I knew it would mean long hours, stepping out of my comfort zone, and pushing past my own...
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2 min read


Why I Created a Networking Event That’s About More Than Just Talking Business
One of my favourite things about networking events has nothing to do with business cards or pitches. It’s the food. Seriously. Whether...
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3 min read


Networking When You’re an Extroverted Introvert
So a fun fact about me… yes I am starting this blog post with the term Fun Fact… I’m what you’d call an extroverted introvert—someone who...
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Doing the Scary Thing (Even When You’d Rather Be Lounging in the Sun)
It’s summer. Time for fun, sun, maybe a little patio hopping, and if we’re being honest, a bit of gentle avoidance too. And hey, no...
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Let’s Talk Goals (And Why Planning a Year Out Isn’t Actually That Wild)
Unpopular opinion? You should be revisiting your goals every quarter, factoring in your personal life, and yes, I really do think you...
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SOPs, KPIs, CRMs... But What Does It All Mean, Basil?
You ever feel like business lingo sounds like it belongs in another galaxy? SOPs, KPIs, CRMs... I mean seriously, what does it all mean,...
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Quiet Moments and Why I’m Done Apologizing for Them
Let’s talk about something I don’t usually share out loud. In those rare moments when I truly disconnect from screens, work,...
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3 min read


Stop Asking Me What I Am
Twice in 30 days, strangers asked if I was Indigenous — not after hearing my story, but after looking at my skin. Let me be clear: there...
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2 min read
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