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Renting a Food Truck for a Wedding Reception is a Wonderful Idea

Renting a Food Truck for a Wedding Reception is a Wonderful Idea

Photo by Joana Godinho on Unsplash Celebrations and parties are an important part of our life. And at these are events people gather to celebrate for different reasons. When we host a party, we must focus first on our guests’ experience, this is relevant in any event, and it is even more when we are planning a wedding. One of the best ways to make a wedding truly memorable is by providing a…

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Smart Reads for Business Leaders

There's no better time to position yourself as a leader in your business. Here are some great resources to get you on the right path. #guestpost #readinglist #bookclub #leadership

Photo by Alexandra Fuller on Unsplash Leading your organization to growth and development can be particularly challenging, especially these days. Leadership comes back to some basic principles, as it’s interwoven with motivation, relationships, collaboration, and change. Happily, no matter where you stand at this moment, quality leadership is something that you can — and should — develop over…

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No More Caps & Quotas for Performance Reviews

Evolve or die. Businesses can't afford to treat their teams poorly for the sake of antiquated systems for performance reviews. #companyculture #performancereviews #yearend #newyear #newyearnewrules #HR

Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash Happy New Year! It’s officially 2022 and with the new year comes performance reviews. If your company is anything like mine, you have experienced the baffling mess that is a “bell curve” system to rate employees against each other’s performance, oftentimes determined by a higher-up that has no understanding of everyone’s contributions. As someone who works in…

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See Ya, 20s! My Annual Exposed Finance Recap

I'm about to hit 30, and I wouldn't be celebrating my way if I wasn't checking in on my financial well-being. Here's an exposed look at my finances & net worth as I round out the decade.

Photo by Heather Barnes on Unsplash It’s that time of year again! I’ve been looking forward to this one for a minute: I’m turning 30! And now that another decade is coming to a close, it’s time to take stock (eyooo) of where I’m at, financially. This is officially my 5th annual totally-exposed look at my finances. If you’ve missed them, you can find years 25, 26, 27, and 28. I already shared a…

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Dos and Don’ts to Reduce Your Stress When Hosting A Party

Hosting a party always seems like more stress than fun, at least for me. Thankfully, Cheryl Conklin's coming through with a few pro-tips to keep that stress at bay.

Photo by Al Elmes on Unsplash Gathering family and friends can produce a lot of anxiety. You may be concerned that the house won’t be perfect, someone won’t like the food, or that your event will somehow fail. It’s a lot to juggle while trying to pull off a great party. However, with the following tips, your celebration can be a stress-free success! Don’ts. Don’t set the bar too high. A common…

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I Changed My Mind: No More Rental Properties

When I first started my path towards #FIRE, it was with rental properties. Since leaving an org that flipped homes and learning the damage it causes on the market, it's official: no more residential rentals. I have to hit my FIRE number another way.

Photo by Gonzalo Facello on Unsplash I’ve spent a lot of time in my FI/RE journey planning to live off of residential rental income when I finally can become truly financially independent. To be honest, my sole rental property is a dream: It requires minimal upkeepMy tenants have been incredibleThe place has never gone more than a week without paying renters. I’m so lucky. But the longer I…

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5 Simple Activities to Stimulate Creativity

Anyone else hitting a wall, creatively? Try Rocio's 5 (budget-friendly) ways to kickstart your creative flow again! #creativeslump #guestpost #blogpost #creativity #creative #linkinbio

Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash When you work in a creative field, you inherently understand how important it is to seek new ways to stimulate your imagination and creativity, but this is true for so many professions outside of those labeled “creative.” Your career will constantly need you to be creative to develop new and innovative ways to communicate ideas or solve problems. So what happens…

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Unexpected Privilege of Getting Good at What You Do: Boundaries

After almost a decade of working, I've finally reached a milestone: the privilege of setting healthy, reasonable, and even interpersonal boundaries with colleagues or clients. Oof. Where has this been all my life... #boundaries #customersnotalwaysright

Photo by Jesus Santos on Unsplash I’ve spent the better part of a decade honing my skills in recruiting and what’s known as HR information or “People Analytics.” My job has evolved into a balancing act that I relish. When it comes down to it, I do one part recruiting and HR operations, one part DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and one part analytics to support both of these things. It’s…

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Use Smart Spending to Plan a Bachelorx Party They'll Love

Thank you Cheryl Conklin for this beautiful guest post. Anyone else in the same boat? Check out these key tips on planning unforgettable but budget-considered parties to celebrate the soon-to-be spouses! #guestpost

Photo by Darina Belonogova from Pexels Your best friend’s getting married, and you’re in charge of the bachelorx party. Now you have to plan the party, but your frugal mindset leaves you worried. Before you panic, read these tips to help you plan the perfect bash by making smart choices with your money. Related Post: What in the Fresh Single-Use Hell is this Wedding Party Garbage? Drinks and…

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Why did I push for 5K in my job offer? The better question is why does the company push back at all? Money doesn't define you, but neither does ASKING for your money. Remember, corporations directly benefit from shaming candidates into second-guessing their values AND their value. Don't fall for it. #joboffer #negotiation #getyourmoney #fuckyoupayme #linkinbio (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRPEfksHIUN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What's $5,000 in Negotiating a Job Offer?

Why did I push for 5K in my job offer? Let's ask a better question: why does the company push back? There are two sides of the $5K, and it matters much more to the candidate than the business, guaranteed. #joboffer #negotiation #getyourmoney #fuckyoupayme

Photo by Jeffery Erhunse on Unsplash I’ll admit: I let idealism rule me most of the time. This is particularly true when it comes to people owning their earning potential. I’ve shared my philosophy and process when it comes to understanding and advocating for your full value. What I haven’t talked about yet is the other side of the process: the business side. As a recruiter, I’ve had the…

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Entrepreneurship doesn't have to mean doing everything on your own. Here are 3 key areas that will help grow your business exponentially. #GuestPost #Entrepreneur #Solopreneur #JustStartSomething #LinkInBio (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtg8mPnHX1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Technology to Propel Your Solopreneurship

Entrepreneurship doesn't have to mean doing everything on your own. Here are 3 key areas that will help grow your business exponentially. #GuestPost #Entrepreneur #Solopreneur #JustStartSomething

Photo by CoWomen on Unsplash There are certainly advantages to working as a solopreneur: You have total control of your business — from branding to offerings, marketing to scaling.You don’t have to worry about some of the HR challenges that come with managing employees, and,You can pretty much work when and where you want.  But as a solopreneur, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and run out of time…

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Anyone else shocked that it's standard for members of a wedding party to spend over $1,500 just for that honor? And a gross amount goes towards literal garbage. As a soon-to-be bride, I have a few concerns... Why is this a thing? #Bridesmaid #MaidofHonor #WeddingParty #WeddingWaste #LinkInBio (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQY_hOmHO3d/?utm_medium=tumblr

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What In The Fresh Single-Use Hell is this Wedding Party Garbage?

What In The Fresh Single-Use Hell is this Wedding Party Garbage? As a soon-to-be bride, I have a few concerns... Why is this a thing?

Photo by Fernanda Nuso on Unsplash As my feminist-AF partner and I get closer to pinning down at least one wedding detail (we have the date, go team!), I’m noticing the hellscape that is an entire industry of kitschy single-use garbage that we’re supposed to use to mark the occasion. Today’s cringe is directed at the wedding party’s cloud of unnecessary landfill, marketed to us as something we…

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3 key starting points for your future garden, courtesy of Cheryl Conklin! #GardenGoals #GardenTips #JustStart #GuestAuthor #LinkInBio (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP09peUnf0t/?utm_medium=tumblr

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3 Basic But Essential Steps for Getting Started With Your First Garden

3 key starting points for your future garden, courtesy of Cheryl Conklin! #GardenGoals #GardenTips #JustStart #GuestAuthor

Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash Want to give your green thumb a workout this spring and summer? This is your sign it’s time to think about growing your own garden! Starting a garden is not only a great way to become more sustainable, it can be pretty simple if you have the right prep, tools, and tips. To make things even easier, let’s break down those gardening essentials into three basic…