That 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 MoreIt’s said you can’t go back. I am here to say you most certainly can, and should, go back. If you have read Frock Off: Living Undisguised you know that life as a child was challenging. My parents struggled with even the basics in life. That said, I do have some very happy memories…
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 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…
Read MoreI have found that life consistently provides us all with endless opportunities to say ‘yes’, even in the absence of proof. Some opportunities are easy to say yes to, and others are not. Such was the case this past week. I was in Mexico with my husband, and decided to learn how…
Read MoreThere she stood in the back of the room. From where I stood she seemed to be trying to press herself into the wall. From time to time she would look over at me, and then quickly avert her gaze. When all but her and I remained in the room, she began…
Read MoreWhy, why, why do we forget that being a human means falling, and getting back up. And at times, it means picking out the bits of gravel we may have gathered in our fall from grace. It also means seeing the humor in the lesson, and sometimes being just plain goofy! Not…
Read MoreAccording to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word ‘beget’ is a verb, and is in the top 20% of words used today. Interesting, since it has a long history. The simple definition of beget: to cause (something) to happen or exist. I love words that have history and substance – words that can…
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