What’s an OBM? [and do you really need one?]

Last time, I popped into your inbox and let you know about my business name change [you can read about it here, in case you missed it!]. This time, I wanted to share a bit more with you about What an OBM is andTo help you decide if you really need one [as not every...

Choosing your business name

You may have noticed something a little different around here… After nearly a decade of being “Social [media] Wellness™”, I’ve changed my business name. It wasn’t an easy decision. I have LOVED my business name since I first came up with it. You see, I got my start as...

6 Tips to Simplify Your Business

Just a quick note today to help you simplify your business [as that's my a main focus over here at SMW - to make it easier for solopreneurs to run their businesses and connect with their clients and customers!]. Use a task system [ie asana.com] to keep track of...
What do you value most?

What do you value most?

Someone recently asked me what my top 3 values are. It was hard to pick just 3!! But I did narrow it down and one of them was "SERVICE". I work in service of others. To make the world a more happy, healthy and harmonious place. For those of you who don’t know, I’m a...

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The Facebook Algorithm

The Facebook Algorithm

You may have seen ads from online marketers claiming they have cracked the code on the Facebook algorithm and they are giving away the secret for $XXX. Well, I hate to break it to you but it’s not possible to understand the Facebook algorithm. From what we've all been...

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Is your website helping – or harming – your business?

Is your website helping – or harming – your business?

Something that really makes me frustrated in the online world: BAD WEBSITES In my 11 years of working in the online world, I have seen A LOT of them. Here’s what I’d like you to imagine: You walk into a Pottery Barn (or your favorite home décor store) and all of the...

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Musings on Small Business Saturday

Musings on Small Business Saturday

With the holiday season fast approaching, I thought I’d share today some musings on the starving artist myth, Small Business Saturday and how being vulnerable leads to true connection. I’ve found that the “starving artist” myth can quickly become a reality for...

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Is ego bad for business?

Is ego bad for business?

I’m a Grey’s Anatomy binge watcher and remember Christina making the statement that as surgeons, a certain amount of self obsession (ego) is needed. One might think that in order to be a successful small business owner, you also have to have an ego. To get ahead. To...

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There is no secret ?

There is no secret ?

There is no secret   I originally did this blog as an IGTV (LOVE repurposing content!). I was wearing a hoodie and yoga capris – because as I mentioned in the video, it's a little bit chillier here in Costa Rica right now and while I’m not going to share with you...

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What NOT to do on Instagram [Part 2!]

What NOT to do on Instagram [Part 2!]

Another quick post on what NOT to do on Instagram! Last time I wrote about writing super long posts on Instagram. [read it here!] This time, I want to write a quick note about formatting. I bet you’ve seen someone who has used fancy text on their Instagram posts or in...

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What NOT to do on Instagram

What NOT to do on Instagram

How (and why) to keep your online – blogs, instagram posts, pins – short and succinct. I’m in a facebook group for entrepreneurs and recently a woman posted about how she was running into a problem on Instagram: Her posts were soooooooooooo long that they exceeded the...

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Can intention setting manifest a successful business?

Can intention setting manifest a successful business?

Today I wanted to do a follow up to my IGTV video about growth mindset [watch it here!] and how I said we should always be learning. I’m not taking that back. At all. But I want to describe the three types of business owners that I’ve seen and how falling into one of...

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