How to Abandon Perfectionism and Share More on Social Media
Here’s a tip I try and remember: let go of the idea that content needs to be perfect for it to be shared. No piece of content will ever be perfect. A post can always be better before it is shared. The truth is, there are simply are not enough hours in the day to agonize over every detail. So how does one abandon perfectionism and share more content on social media?
How to Make Friends as an Adult
One of the biggest questions I get asked on TikTok and Instagram is how I’ve managed to make friends in a new city after driving solo across the country and moving to Boston. When I arrived here almost 4 months ago, there was not a single soul who knew my name. Now, I’ve managed to make countless fantastic connections and planted seeds for a new and fruitful community. Making friends as an adult can be daunting, not to mention 10x more difficult during a Pandemic. So how do you do it? I have a few ideas for you.
How to Start a Blog
Do you believe that you have something worth sharing? Do you believe that others want to read what your writing? I believe they do. Do you? Here's how to start a blog (from the girl who's been blogging since 2014).
How to Wake Up at 4:30AM
There are hundreds of thousands of blog posts out there that will tell you how to wake up early. You may hear the common advice: charge your phone on the opposite side of the room while you sleep, count to 10 before falling back asleep, go to sleep earlier. I’ve read all the advice and I am sure you have to. Sure, it’s all helpful but nothing made my routine stick until I was willing to part with my precious remaining minutes of sleep for something more important: my morning routine. To wake up early, answer the question…
How I Landed the Biggest Brand Deal of My Career with Carr Workplaces
I never could have known the possibilities that would come from purging my closets, putting stuff in storage, packing up my car, and driving across the country. What I had initially labeled as a “trip for the soul,” quickly turned into one of the best decisions I had ever made for my business.
How to Stop Caring What People Think About You
Caring too much about what people think about you is fear that causes deep turmoil, inner-restlessness, and sickening anxiety that can prevent us from taking action and building our personal brands. I know, because I've lived it. I used to let the opinions of others consume me until I actually couldn't take it anymore. The constant chatter in my head was making me sick and preventing me from making any real progress in my personal development. At some point, you begin to consider, "There has to be another way; there has to be a way out of this.” And guess what? There is. There is a way out. Here are a few tricks I've learned that have helped me build my personal brand and share content with virtually no fear.
Why You Shouldn’t Create a “Professional” Instagram Account for Your Business
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear is, "Should I start a separate Instagram account for my brand and business?" And if you're a service-based entrepreneur, creative, or freelancer, my answer is usually a resounding no. And this post will tell you why.
How to Select a Title for Yourself
There are many ways to build your personal brand, selecting a title for yourself is a great way to start. Here are six steps that will lead you in the right direction and help you determine the best title for you and your personal brand. Remember, there are no rules. You can be anything you want to be!
10 Things I've Learned Since Growing a Business, Driving Across the Country, and Moving to Boston
A list I wrote for my past self.
How My Road Trip Across the Country Ended in Boston and Why I Decided to Stay
I left California with half a plan, no place to live and a tank full of gas. And if you were to have asked me why, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you.
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Personal Brand Accelerator is for you, the person with a story they want to share with the world, the person who upholds values like honesty and authenticity, the person who has a desire to be intentional with how they present themselves online.
The Resume Is Dying: Why You Need a Personal Brand Instead
Today, new standards have been set, and workers are implementing new strategies to approach employers. If you're struggling to secure a new position, here are five reasons why you should create your own personal brand. These tips will allow you to change your mindset and get hired.
My Road Trip Across the Country: What They Don’t Tell You About Trusting Your Intuition
One week ago I decided to take a road trip across America… solo. One the first night I almost turned around, here’s why I didn’t.
How to Reduce Screen Time and Still Build a Successful Personal Brand
What if I told you there is a way for you to experience more ease, peace, and fulfillment as you create content and share it on social media? Contrary to public opinion, it doesn’t always have to be a burden if you know how to manage yourself and your time. You can have a rewarding experience on social media and still be present in your life off-screen. Here are a few trips for creating more balance in your life and avoiding burn-out online.
I submitted a poem to the New Yorker
Truthfully, it was never something I had any intention of sharing. But yesterday I read it out loud and thought why not.
It’s good. Within 15 minutes, I felt the deep satisfaction of submitting my first poem to a magazine. Random. But not really? It got me thinking…
Saying Goodbye to Oakland: A Post on Change, Uncertainty, and Finding Purpose in the Present Moment
October 1st, (the day my lease was up), loomed heavily in the distance.“What should I do?” was the only question on my mind. The rules of the game had changed. It seemed like living and working in the Bay Area was no longer a requisite for success. In fact, the more I began to imagine what my future looked like, the more my present circumstances felt incompatible with the future I desired for myself.
Should you build a personal brand? Here's what you need to know first.
The level of accuracy and attractiveness of our digital profile has become the most prominent way in which to measure a person’s competency, experience, and credibility. So, let me ask you, “How would you score?” How would you score based on what people see of you online? If you are ready to build a Personal Brand that can pass the test, here are some of the most important things to consider before getting started.
How to Write Great Content When You Don't Feel Like It
Listen, times are weird right now and change is happening all around us, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you haven’t been able to publish content as consistently as you’d like. Maybe you haven’t written a blog post recently, or you haven’t been keeping up with your Instagram posts like you normally do. There may be external factors in your life that make it difficult to stay consistent. At the same time, there may be internal factors that create a “block” deep within yourself. Either way, when you feel disconnected from your work on social media, here are some things you can do to get back on track. Let’s build that momentum back up one step at a time:
5 common writing mistakes that are costing you money (and how to fix them).
The next time you sit down to write your next blog post, email, or Instagram caption, consider these common writing mistakes that could be preventing you from reaching and resonating with your ideal clients and customers. I’ll show you how to spot these errors and what you can do to fix them:
From the Valley to the Mountaintop and Moments in Between
As I transition into my second year of business and celebrate another round of Personal Brand Accelerator, I stand humbly on the mountaintop. I rarely feel this way. The nature of entrepreneurship is, afterall, uncertain. I suppose the secret is in loving where you are when you get there: be it the valley or the mountain top and all of the resting places in between.