Stop trying to blend into the mix. That’s how you lose your flavor. And you have a LOT of it. Gigi Rodgers is the Creative Director of And Stuff Studios where they specialize in video editing for brands and organization’s social media & ads promotions. Here are a few…
Don’t push yourself past the breaking point; give yourself some grace. Stacy Wood, founder of Through the Woods Consulting, is a self-described naturist, individual development consultant, and impactful communicator. As a mother, wife, and entrepreneur she knows firsthand the value of time; using it wisely and living each day…
There is this myth that I think many people believe that at some point you build enough confidence that hearing no doesn’t bother you. I don’t buy it. I hear no, I let it sting, I take a break and then I try again. Shannon Siriano Greenwood knows first…
Surround yourself with the kind of people who will push you to be better and to grow. Dallas Dance was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He has always been an advocate of public schools and had an interest in education. He attended Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia…
You’re not built (or meant) to go this road alone. Prioritize your family and build your team. Develop your skills as a leader so that you can inspire and empower others to go the distance to bring your vision to life. Protect time for the ones you love most. …
Breathe, don’t let things become bigger than they are. Jean Souliere, Chief Executive Officer of BusPatrol and Entrepreneur is on a mission to bring safety to our communities and awareness to all residents across the country. After many years of working in the high-tech industry for companies such as…
Trusting your gut – 100%. Only you can enact your vision. Others can add to your vision and ultimately add to the beauty of a company or product, but your vision is your vision. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Brian Marks spent a decade in medical device sales…
Talk to your customers. They are your first and last investors. Ximena Hartsock is the Founder of Phone2Action, leading software for public affairs and grassroots advocacy. Prior to founding Phone2Action she was a member of the executive cabinet of former Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, serving as Assistant Superintendent…
Always be open to reconsidering what you think you know. Tim Coffield, Attorney, is a licensed law professional based in Charlottesville, Virginia. After an extensive education and dedicated work, Tim founded his legal practice, Coffield PLC, in 2012. Prior to his start as an attorney, Tim obtained his B.A…
As an entrepreneur, you need to hire great people, trust them and delegate tasks to them. Without the ability to do this, you will never be able to scale and your business will always remain small. Ethan McAfee is the founder and president of Amify, an Amazon strategy partner…