So many women I’ve talked to are afraid that sharing their story is selfish. They worry it sounds like they’re bragging about themselves or elevating themselves or monetizing their experiences. But here’s what I want to say to that. Sharing your story is one of the greatest gifts you can give to someone els[...]
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I was recently featured in Voyage STL. I got to share my story and talk about how it led me to my business. It was so fun to reflect on how my story and experiences have led me right here. It couldn't be more timely with the launch of my course coming up so soon! Read the full article here! I hope shari[...]
Why You Need to Incorporate Storytelling Into your Marketing Strategy Over the weekend I had the opportunity to drive up to Milwaukee with Jack, my 10 year-old. We saw the Bucks play the Golden State Warriors; it was absolute magic. I could fill page upon page with how special the actual game was. Seeing Jack[...]
Do you know who you are talking to? If you are going to spend hours upon hours creating content to share online, do you know who it is for? I shared on Monday about how I have been able to show up in my business more authentically since really focusing on story-centered content, but the other key piece to t[...]
I don’t know how to start this post because I don’t even know what day it is. Merry Christmas? We have entered the weird black hole that is the last week of the year. It still feels like a holiday but we’re kind of working but kids are home but not on normal routines. It’s a little chaotic but kind of laz[...]
I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to connect with folks at Canvas Rebel and to be featured in their online magazine. I got to share my story and talk about how it led me to my business. It was so much fun to dive into those pieces, especially because it is exactly what I'm teaching right now in my course![...]
I have found myself talking a lot about “authentic voice” lately. The more female business owners I interact with the more I start to learn and uncover all the ways we have been taught and conditioned to shrink ourselves, cover up with a mask, and alter our voice. We start showing up in spaces how we think we[...]
I Keep Telling You to Tell Your Story, But What Does That Even Mean?! It is time to slow my roll a little bit and make sure we are all on the same page. I keep talking about storytelling, but what even is it?! Let me put on my English teacher hat for a minute and tell you that Dictionary.com defines s[...]
Over the last few weeks, I have shared interviews with both Julie FitSmith and Alexis Duehren. I thought it would be fun today to answer the same questions myself. I want to dig into how my story built my business. I knew when I started my Instagram page, blog, and now business that it would benefit me tre[...]
How Alexis Duehren Claimed Her Story and Transformed Her Business Over the last few weeks I have been sharing about the importance of your story and the impact it can have on your business. If you had any doubt of the importance of your own story, that will be quieted today after hearing from Alexis C. Duehren[...]