Starting a gratitude practice the same day the second COVID-19 Stay at Home order goes into effect is an interesting juxtaposition. I mean, I just had to cancel the Dome Asylum’s reservations for the next 3 weeks. Yet, I can find joy in supporting my local go-to spot for burgers, Up the Hill Grill, imagining […]
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Stay at Home Day 30 – How to Stay Safe &
We’re officially a month into California’s Stay at Home order and last week I wrote about Discipline and Civic Responsibility. This week I want to offer some simple advice on how to boost your immune system, and maintain your sanity, during quarantine. Eat Well Even though you’re being asked to stay home, there’s no need […]
Stay at Home, Day 23 – Discipline and Ci
It was my 27th or 28th birthday, and I was living in NYC and training at Grandmaster (GM) Kim’s school on 50th St. I was upset because I hadn’t heard from my parents yet for my birthday. When I complained to GM Kim, he told me that I should be calling them to thank them […]
Leadership Lessons from the Burn – Part
It’s the middle of a build day, and I’m listening to one of our new camp members complain about my co-lead, the person I asked to step up and support me when the responsibility of bringing The Punkin Project and leading our camp at the same time became too much to manage on my own. […]
Leadership Lessons from Burning Man – In
You did it. Good job. C.H. I’m not sure why that comment stood out, I think it was the punctuation, but it was the first acknowledgement that landed, like it’s done. It being bringing a Mutant Vehicle and theme camp to Burning Man, a goal I set for myself after my first Burn in 2011. […]
Love & Money
For those of you paying attention, that business owner I wrote about last week also happens to be my boyfriend. His gesture was an unexpected and legit demonstration of love and support, very much like when my college boyfriend bought me a sound system so that I could pursue my singing career. He was inspired […]
Game On!
I just received the first check for my coaching services. So let me share with you what I did for Fabrication Solutions. I began coaching the owner, around his business starting in 2015. Starting with what was working and what wasn’t, I helped him create clear goals for his business and determine the actions to […]
Pay Attention! You’ll get more of what y
What you focus on expands. So pay attention to where you’re putting your attention. This is super clear to me, especially now, as a multi-passionate entrepreneur with many different projects rotating through my mind. Where I put my attention, is where the growth happens. Managing the Dome Asylum, The Punkin Project, the AnomaR Festival, and […]
What to Ask Before Accepting That Gig
In keeping with sharing my mis-steps, and what I’ve learned from them, with you, let’s talk about vetting your clients before taking on a job or client. Most new business owners and entrepreneurs simply want customers to get the cash flowing, and you may be tempted to take everyone and anyone that comes your way, […]
Set Yourself Up to Win
Big games break down into small games. Marathons break down into sprints. When you’re playing a big game, you want to set yourself up with small wins along the way. These will build your confidence and momentum. For example, when I developed the game plan for the Punkin Project, I knew that to build a […]