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.
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Transforming Doubt into Clarity
As an entrepreneur, finding your true niche can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here’s the story of a client who had the needle in her hand the whole time…she just couldn’t see it!
Shifting Gears
My parents told me that if I ever wanted a car to drive, I'd have to learn to drive a stick shift.
I had to adapt or not drive. I chose adapt.
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.
Do You Know Your ‘Why’?
Your ‘Why’ is a genuine expression of why you do what you do. I see it as a measuring stick when making decisions in your business. If you deeply connect with why you do what you do, it makes those decisions easy.
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.
Building a Legacy Brand
Let’s explore what legacy branding is, how to intentionally create one, and why it's important for founders, change-makers, and thought leaders who want to leave a lasting impact on the world.
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.
The Evolution of Success
Even the most successful businesses can become stagnant or lose their relevance over time. In this blog post, I'll explore 4 reasons why even thriving brands need to embrace rebranding to stay relevant, competitive, and successful.
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!
The Harry & Meghan Brand
Their downfall and how they can rise again.
Love them or hate them, The British Royal Family and most notably – Harry and Meghan Markle – are all over the news these days.
Lead with Impact
Legacy and revolution are powerful words, and I am using them with great intention as we enter 2023. Over the past year I started to dig even deeper into who I am and the impact I want to make on the world.
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.
Have you ever met people that you instantly connected with? Ones who get you, who see you and accept you? People who you can share your ambitions and struggles with?
This is exactly what it was like at Camp Tailwind last weekend.
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.
5 Ways to Show Up as a Leader
Are you standing out as a leader, or are you a follower? The latter often comes from a scarcity mindset, and trying to please everyone. When this happens, I see entrepreneurs attracting all the wrong clients, not having the business they truly want, and ultimately...becoming exhausted and burnt out.