BEAUTIFULLY SPOKEN: THE BLOG
Stories, reflections, and real talk on entrepreneurship, speaking, and living boldly. Personal insights from the journey of building a life – and a legacy – with intention.
Courage Over Comfort: What Papua New Guinea Taught Me About Doing Hard Things
My trip to Papua New Guinea reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of discomfort: the real, aligned, unstoppable version of me.
The Road to Becoming a Keynote Speaker
The room was dark, and the spotlight was on me. I could feel the energy of the room—filled with my family, friends, and colleagues cheering me on. I took a deep breath and began…
Competition Is NOT a Four Letter Word
This idea of "there are no winners and losers, everyone gets a ribbon for participation" is having a deep impact on the value of competition. If you never lose, what's the motivation to try to win?
Entrepreneurial Lessons from an Erupting Volcano
Last May I was on my way to Uganda for an epic Wayfinders trip, and everything that could go wrong, did.
Is your business worth dying for?
Discover how contemplating life's ultimate question can transform your business approach and inspire a deeply fulfilling professional journey.
Why I Value Working With Men
In a recent conversation, I jokingly said, "Maybe I should only work with men." The comment was light-hearted, but it led me to a serious reflection.
The Power of Observation
“How did you break your femur?”
This late night question I was asked recently had me consider how keen observation has the power to transform your business and you branding.
The Referable Business
“Tell me about your trip to Uganda!” I’ve been asked this over and over again since I travelled there a few weeks ago and I love talking about it. Learn why I’m a raving fan and how you can build a business like this.
The Dangers of People Pleasing
Stop sabotaging your brand and start making a big impact. In this blog I share the top three reasons why people-pleasing is a roadblock to success, and how embracing your authenticity can lead to a powerful, authentic brand.
From Fast Food to Entrepreneurship
As a teenager, one of my first jobs was working at McDonald's and I loved it! It was a fun job with great co-workers, and I loved making my own money. What I didn’t know at the time, was the lasting impression it would make on me.
Finding Connection Beyond Language
When I was a little girl, my grandmother from Denmark visited us. I only spoke English and she only spoke Danish so you’d think we would have a hard time communicating – and we did – with word. But, with nonverbal cues – we could communication beautifully.
Embracing Change
Eight years ago, I was in a huge state of transition. I was closing my first business, developing Brand Camp, launching Lab Creative and hiring a designer. I was terrified and exhilarated…
Why Ghosting is Harmful to Your Reputation
The practice of ghosting - suddenly ceasing communication without explanation - has become all too common. And it’s not just happening in the dating world – it’s happening in business as well!
My Journey to the Summit
I was pushed to my limit and found my purpose in a bowl of oatmeal. My alarm range at 3:30am. It was dark and cold and unfamiliar. I wiped the sleep from my eyes and joined the others for coffee and prepared for the challenging trek ahead. At 4am with our headlamps on, we began the hours long hike to the summit.
Who are you really?
It’s time to expose the true version of you and share it with the world.
We all have many sides, and we often only show the one we think will help us fit in and be liked. It’s a defence mechanism to keep us safe. And keeping us safe is our brain’s job.
A Community of Wildly Ambitious Women
I don’t always travel 28 hours to give a workshop…this one was worth it.
Better, More, Enough: Words that keep us striving, but hold us back
What do you think or feel when you hear the word, “Enough?”
I had an interesting conversation about the word “enough” when I was in Greenland. Someone posed a question to the group about when, “Enough is enough”.
Entrepreneurial Adventures in Greenland: Three Inspiring Takeaways!
Adventure and connection are two things that are very important to me. But I haven’t really had much of either for the past 18 months because well… you know.
Lessons From The Past
Over the holidays, I worked on cleaning and decluttering our basement and in the process, I came across my old journal from when I was recovering from my car accident 25 years ago.
We All Have Scars
Today is a big day for me....it’s my ‘25th’ birthday. On November 12, 1995 I was in a head-on collision with a drunk driver and almost died. So while I lived for 18 years before the accident, I came to life on this date 25 years ago. It was the birth of the new me.