Hashtags are a #beast, don’t you agree, boo boo? >>Who would’ve thought that a tiny pound sign could open a door to being discovered on social media?! #mindblown<< Hashtags can be used #anytime and #anywhere…like in this blog post. #sorrynotsorry But for the sake of simplicity, let’s chat about three tips for using hashtags solely […]

Get ready, boo boo. I’m about to ruffle some feathers. Do people say your work is terrible?  Good.  Go run a business. See, I told you…feathers are ruffled! *Actually, make that the whole dang chicken coop!* For over a decade, I’ve fielded criticism from other photographers who think my work is terrible. But, I no […]

Hustler, to stick out in a saturated market, you have to become the go-to business based on YOUR purpose and YOUR defined promise.  *AKA- what you’ll deliver to the customer.* >>A simple way to showcase your value in your marketing is by filling a specific need and finding your niche. << *AKA- who you serve […]

Hustler, I know you’re rushed for time. You’re out there doing #allthethings, but no matter how hard you work, you still end the day tired and stressed, with an unfinished to-do list to boot. Don’t you wish there were more hours in a day?! What if I told you some tricks I learned that actually […]

Chances are good that you know what a GIF is by now. *Although the correct pronunciation still seems to be a HUGE debate!* But did you know that you could make your own GIFs?! >>GIFs are a great way to raise awareness for your business.<< Until recently, I didn’t know HOW to do it, but […]

Do you want more eyes on your business? Yes or yes? For years now, I have made the commitment to post one to three blogs on my website each week for this very reason. Is it sometimes hard? Do I run out of things to talk about? Am I sometimes at a loss for words? […]

Several years ago, I received a letter from a struggling entrepreneur that read: “As a new business owner, it’s been really hard for me to get noticed. I’m starting out at the very bottom and trying to break in to the market. Also, I live in a small town and there isn’t support for new […]

I was running as fast as I could, yet my feet were still dragging. I couldn’t catch my breath, and there was no time to stop for a breather. I was quickly shutting down, but the finish line was nowhere in sight. Surprisingly, I’m NOT talking about running a marathon. *Although I DID paint one […]

If you’ve been here awhile, you know it’s common for me to give you a loving kick in the pants, packed with lots of Latina sass, spice, and everything nice. But boo, I was in the ZONE when I critiqued Instagram accounts from fellow creatives and attendees of the Showit United conference! It’s time to […]

Standing on stage answering live questions feels like I’m running through a speeding highway. I don’t know what to expect, and sometimes I get hit out of the blue.  This Q+A session from Pays to Be Brave goes deep into my organizational flaws, the inability to openly state what business you want to build, and […]