• Attitude,  Challenges,  Coaching,  Entrepreneurs,  Goals,  Mindset,  Motivation

    Stop Searching: The Solution Is Right Here

    Core Article: Stop Searching: The Solution Is Right Here Paragraph I’m Pondering: Believe it can be done… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: Capacity is only a state of mind Book Review: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz Cool Stuff: If you’re looking for some inspiration for Ads…. AI Info & Resources: How to use these AI tools to expand your options Stop Searching: The Solution Is Right Here You might have heard the famous Zen quote, “If you see the Buddha, kill him.” It’s a pretty blatant and jarring thought. Yet, the meaning behind it is one that’s incredibly powerful as a mindful, purpose-driven entrepreneur. It’s so easy…

  • Attitude,  Balance,  Clients & Customers,  Coaching,  Entrepreneurs,  Marketing,  Mindset

    Giving up control – it’s a breakthrough moment

    Core Article: Giving up control – it’s a breakthrough moment Paragraph I’m Pondering: This Is Just A Moment In Time… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “As I succeed, I empower others to do the same…” Book Review: The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday Cool Stuff: Check out this company that started in 1898 and is still in business today. AI Info & Resources: So this will appeal to you if you’re a learnaholic like me… Hi, I wanted to give you my sincere thanks for all your feedback last week. I’m loving it and appreciate everyone who took that extra minute to type some quick feedback. It meant a…

  • Attitude,  Balance,  Challenges,  Coaching,  Entrepreneurs,  Mindset,  Procrastination

    Quitters Day & Self Negativity Gone Wild

    Core Article: Quitters Day & Self Negativity Gone Wild Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Your inner growth is completely dependent upon…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I am grateful for every success, “ Book Review: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Self by Michael Singer Cool Stuff: A leaf hack for crickets… AI Info & Resources: If you’re tired of creating boilerplates or templates… Quitters Day & Self Negativity Gone Wild Have you ever felt like you let yourself down and then couldn’t shake those negative voices in your head? Well, that’s what hit me this past week, and I’m sharing my story cuz I know you’ve probably been there too.  Here’s my…

  • Attitude,  Challenges,  Coaching,  Entrepreneurs,  Goals,  Mindset,  Motivation,  Overcoming Obstacles,  Procrastination,  Productivity

    The Real Secret to Creating Outrageous Success (It’s not what you think.)

    Core Article: The real secret to creating outrageous success. (It’s not what you think.) Paragraph I’m Pondering: Don’t sabotage the work… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every step I take brings me closer to my vision of success…” Book Review: The Practice: Shipping Creative Works by Seth Godin Cool Stuff: Who said there were secrets to aging? AI Info & Resources: An AI scientist – whaaattt? The Real Secret to Creating Outrageous Success (It’s not what you think.) This week, something hit me on a deeper level about how I approach my work, my value, and how I want to show up and make a bigger impact in the world… I…

  • Clients & Customers,  Communication,  Entrepreneurs,  Marketing,  Overcoming Obstacles,  Taking risks

    Why These Sales Tactics Don’t Work Anymore. And What to Do Instead.

    Core Article: Why These Sales Tactics Don’t Work Anymore. And What to Do Instead. Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Around me, Jackie may have felt more like she…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My creativity knows no bounds…” Book Review: Touched by The Sun, by Carly Simon Cool Stuff: How connecting with nature improves our mental health! AI Info & Resources: If you do a lot of research, then you gotta check this out. Why These Sales Tactics Don’t Work Anymore. And What to Do Instead. Have you ever thought about how some things just don’t stand the test of time? Like, remember the old food pyramid? Or those cigarette ads with smiling…

  • Attitude,  Balance,  Challenges,  Coaching,  Entrepreneurs,  Mindset,  Procrastination

    “Feeling Overwhelmed? These Simple Shifts Made All the Difference”

    Core Article: Feeling Overwhelmed? These Simple Shifts Made All the Difference. Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Let go of melodrama…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Your creativity knows no bounds…” Book Review: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Self by Michael Singer Cool Stuff: How dogs may be able to smell your stress… AI Info & Resources: One of the best prompt GPT writers for ChatGPT Feeling Overwhelmed? These Simple Shifts Made All the Difference. Have you ever been getting ready to leave for a trip that was in three or four days? All the things you have to do before you leave are basically swimming around in your head. And sometimes it’s…

  • Marketing,  Media,  Technology

    So Many Options, So Little Time—Which Marketing Strategy Works Best?

    Core Article: So Many Options—So Little Time… Which Marketing Strategy Works Best? Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Every successful business creates a new kind of customer…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every challenge I face…” Book Review: Mindset The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck Cool Stuff: See the average working hours by country… AI Info & Resources: If only I could see what those online clothes look like on me… So Many Options, So Little Time—Which Marketing Strategy Works Best? What truly astounds me sometimes is ALL the ways you can market your business! It’s actually kind of crazy when you start counting all the ways. When I started my…

  • Challenges,  Entrepreneurs,  Marketing

    The Shift You Can’t Ignore in Marketing—Is Your Business Ready?

    Core Article: The Shift You Can’t Ignore in Marketing—Is Your Business Ready? Paragraph I’m Pondering: Using the immense power of your mind… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: Every challenge I face is… Earworm: Yeah, this is an oldie and such a catchy tune about what’s happening here. Cool Stuff: I’m kind of a science geek – check out the origins of how we started naming viruses. AI Info & Resources: Want to redo your outdoor space and visualize it, this AI will totally help! The Shift You Can’t Ignore in Marketing—Is Your Business Ready? This week, I was talking with a long-time friend and colleague about marketing. We were discussing how…

  • Challenges,  Clients & Customers,  Communication,  Dog Marketing,  Entrepreneurs,  Marketing

    Scarcity and Urgency in Marketing: A Frog’s Tale

    Core Article: Scarcity and Urgency in Marketing: A Frog’s Tale Paragraph I’m Pondering: “People pay for intangible value…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I manage my finances with…” Quick Update: Fire relief, heavy sigh. Cool Stuff: This is def cool – check out the inside of a Condor egg! AI Info & Resources: Interested in learning more about different AI’s – this tool can help. Scarcity and Urgency in Marketing: A Frog’s Tale I’m gonna tell you a bit of a wacky tale that has some valuable marketing lessons, albeit a bit out there. What you need to know upfront is that this was actually an animated short film: One Froggy…

  • Communication,  copywriting,  Entrepreneurs,  Marketing

    Discover the Storytelling Frameworks to Soulful Marketing Success

    Core Article: Discover the Storytelling Frameworks to Soulful Marketing Success Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Win the internal battle first – Olympic Athletes.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I listen with empathy…” Book Review: Story Driven by Bernadette Jiwa Cool Stuff: The 25 most interesting archaeological finds on the planet. AI Info & Resources: How AI is being used at the Olympics. Discover the Storytelling Frameworks to Soulful Marketing Success I’ve been in marketing for 18 years. One of the things I did that I’ve never regretted is focusing my skills only on three areas: Copywriting, Online Launches, and Dream Client Journeys. Focusing on these three areas helped me choose the right books…

  • AI - ChatGPT,  Communication,  copywriting,  Entrepreneurs,  Marketing,  Media

    Is Your Communication Style Helping or Hurting Your Business?

    Core Article: Is Your Communication Style Helping or Hurting Your Business?” Paragraph I’m Pondering: Superheroes are not that different from you and me. Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: You radiate health and wellness… Book Review: Did you check out Reversing Alzheimer’s? Cool Stuff: How to boost your memory and reduce stress. AI Info & Resources: Want to spice up your menu choices at home? Check out this AI…  Is Your Communication Style Helping or Hurting Your Business Six weeks ago, I began working with a client I’ve known for 18 years. Since our last project, his business has grown significantly and become much more high-tech.  They brought on an operations person…

  • Lets do some time traveling
    Alchemy,  Attitude,  Challenges,  Mindset,  Motivation

    Let’s Do Some Time Traveling :-)

    Core Article: Let’s Do Some Time Traveling Together 🙂 Paragraph I’m Pondering: Infinite riches are all around you… Powerful Affirmations to Inspire:  I am worthy of financial success… Book Review: Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Dr. Heather Sandison Cool Stuff: The 25 Most Influential Women of 2023 AI Info & Resources: Stop AI from rewiring your brain Let’s Do Some Time Traveling Together 🙂 Before you think I’ve lost it (and believe me, sometimes I think I have ;-), this is actually a fascinating topic. It straddles the “woo woo” magic of manifestation, and thoughts become things, as well as studies that…

  • Attitude,  Balance,  Challenges,  Coaching,  Entrepreneurs,  Mindset

    A Heatwave, Hurricane, No AC or Internet—Lessons In Resilience

    Core Article: A Heatwave, Hurricane, No AC or Internet—Lessons In Resilience Paragraph I’m Pondering: Turning The Page on Reversing Alzheimer’s Powerful Affirmations to Inspire:  I handle setbacks with grace… Book Review: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Cool Stuff: Why Did Australia end up with koalas and not squirrels? AI Info & Resources: ChatGPT is partnering with Arianna Huffington A Heatwave, Hurricane, No AC or Internet—Lessons In Resilience I debated with myself on whether to send this email. Then I realized this has more to do with mindset and how to cope when the literal sh*t hits the fan. And the ultimate goal is how to stay sane in the insanity… I’m a lifelong learner and am constantly…

  • Taylor swift core soulful marketing principle
    Entrepreneurs,  Marketing

    Taylor Swift Dominated Social Media with This Core Soulful Marketing Principle

    Core Article: Taylor Swift Dominated Social Media with This Core Soulful Marketing Principle Scavenger Hunt: Doves and dimes, oh my. Paragraph I’m Pondering: It’s about why you do what you do. Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: I invest in my future… Book Review: Hook Point: How To Stand Out In A 3-Second World by Brendon Kane Cool Stuff: A man lived underwater for 100 days. AI Info & Resources: Looking for an image generator? Here are 9 to check out. ——————————————————————————————————– Taylor Swift Dominated Social Mediawith This Core Soulful Marketing Principle I just listened to Brendan Kane’s fascinating story about Taylor Swift in his book Hook Point: How to Stand Out In A 3-Second World,. Kane’s focus is…

  • AI - ChatGPT,  Coaching,  Communication,  Entrepreneurs,  Mindset

    How AI Taught Me an Upgraded Way to Communicate

    This Week’s Soulful Marketing eNewsletter Highlights: Core Article: What AI Taught Me About Communication Paragraph I’m Pondering: Don’t Feed The Monkey Mind Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: I am resilient and adaptable! Book Review: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Potential by Carol Dweck Cool Stuff: Making leather alternatives out of apple pulp. AI Info & Resources: How the iPhone uses more AI powered tools than Samsung What AI Taught Me About Communication These past two weeks have been fascinating when it comes to how people are using AI in their business. I just started working with a new client and their Director of Operations floored me with…