Could Quora Be the Cure for Writer’s Block?

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A few days ago, I was shocked and appalled...(okay, maybe that's hyperbole)...to hear that LinkedIn was discontinuing their Questions and Answers.  I'd only dabbled it in, personally, but having worked in B2B, I know that the service is ideal for lead generation and promoting thought-leadership. Upon hearing the announcement, me and some of my Twitter … Continue reading Could Quora Be the Cure for Writer’s Block?

Pandora Radio — I Love You, But You’re Cheating Your Advertisers

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Pandora Radio has always been my go-to spot when I want to listen to streaming music at work or when I'm getting ready for a night out.  When Spotify came into the mix last year, I briefly switched, but since I had perfected my personal Pandora station so well, Spotify just couldn't compete.  Sure it's … Continue reading Pandora Radio — I Love You, But You’re Cheating Your Advertisers

Digital Kudos: The Which Wich Brier Creek Email

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Thanks to a good friend of mine, I recently discovered a sandwich shop called Which Wich. Their sandwiches are freakin' delicious, so being the frugal lady I've become, I subscribed to their email list to receive coupons. This morning, I received an email with the subject "Celebrate Our Birthday with $3 Wiches." Oh yeah, a … Continue reading Digital Kudos: The Which Wich Brier Creek Email

“We Finally Have Grown-Up Furniture Again”… and Other Sacrifices

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The most popular posts on my blog have always been those that discuss my life change of quitting my job, moving across the country and switching careers...all in a crappy economy. I enjoy writing those posts, but I always fear that I may come off as another wannabe life coach. I mean, what makes a … Continue reading “We Finally Have Grown-Up Furniture Again”… and Other Sacrifices

Mini-Post: The Art of Being Nice in Business (Written by a Former Meanie)

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I know this will come as a shock to people who've known me for awhile, but I've heard the following words a few more times than I'd like to admit in the last year: "You're too nice." It's funny; I used to pride myself on being a cold-hearted, business-minded diva...but I've learned a few things … Continue reading Mini-Post: The Art of Being Nice in Business (Written by a Former Meanie)

Are You Guilty of “Kardashian Editing” Your Facebook Page?

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Recently, I've seen many a study explaining how Facebook is making people (especially teens) more depressed. The studies theorize that it's because when we scroll through our newsfeed and see all of our friends' smiling photos, nausea inducing "My husband's so perfect" status updates and check-ins to the coolest clubs and restaurants, we assume that … Continue reading Are You Guilty of “Kardashian Editing” Your Facebook Page?