In 2007 I was Jo-Ann Vacing, a woman in hiding, playing small and staying safe. I was a licensee of another company that worked to provide women in business solutions for business challenges. I most certainly wasn’t living the life I dreamt of – the life I lead today. Back then my…
Read MoreI am often asked how I moved from where I once was in hiding under an alias, to becoming an international best-selling author and speaker working internationally. I’m also asked why we produce and host events that are not strictly business, but include personal and professional development. Well what I know to…
Read MoreI’ve had so many epiphanies over the last few months. Today I’m going to share some of them. In May 2017 I committed to an experiment that would take me from the comfort of my spacious home office, to living and working in a tiny home in Mexico for six months. On…
Read MoreThat moment you realize you made it through five years, and are on a beach with your dog and your thoughts walking your talk and working to serve others. That’s a great moment! In 2012 I opened Frock Off Inc., and for one year I generated NO REVENUE! Not a penny. Instead, I…
Read MoreThe truth is we all have at one time or another. And if you have, you are faced with what to do next. You understand at your core that if you make a promise, you are not only expected, but required to keep it. After all, you promised! And this holds true…
Read MoreHustle, grind, crush it, the early bird gets the worm and all that jazz. By all means work hard, smart, and with passion. BUT life is more than crushing it day in and day out! Here is what I know for sure. It’s not always about slaying the dragon… it’s not about…
Read MoreThese shoes are amazing for so many reasons… but the idea of walking in them hurts me. Kudos to those who can… I prefer a platform or wedge with sass. Yet, when I look at this picture I am drawn to it. Is this what success looks like? Maybe to some. There…
Read MoreLet’s face it, sometimes life’s a beach… and some summers are better than others. And if you live north of the 49th parallel (which a majority of Canada and Northern US citizens do) then you are well aware that summer is a short season. Summer in parts of North America is 90…
Read MoreHow many times have you been asked what you want only to respond with what you don’t want? The distinction between what you want and what you don’t want is one each of us must face. If you believe in the law of attraction, then you understand the importance of stating what…
Read MoreEverything is everything. Translation – it’s all good or it is as it is. No it’s not. Not all the time! How often do we say it’s all good, fine or okay when really what we feel is beaten up, freaked out, isolated or overwhelmed? I believe that when we state falsely,…
Read MoreFor some it started with a lemonade stand. For others, it was newspaper delivery or babysitting. However it began … you were likely doing the side hustle from an early age. What’s a side hustle, you ask? Side hustling is a term that refers to work you do outside of your full-time…
Read MoreThe truth is no matter how fabulous your product or service is, or how much you KNOW it can help others not everyone will like you or want to work with you. Yes, it’s harsh, but also true, and it’s something we all need to learn early on in business. My advice…
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