What to Do When They Copy You Few things feel more infuriating than seeing your ideas mirrored in someone else’s work. It feels personal. But here’s the truth: copycats can’t sustain what they didn’t create. They don’t have your story, your voice, or your lived experience to back it up. Instead of getting stuck in…
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From Resilience to Real Impact: Cher’s Journey to CEO at Trinity YouthServices The Seed is about fuel you can actually use—tactics, mindsets, and stories that help you grow. This week, you’ll meet Cher, CEO of Trinity Youth Services (California), whose path is pure dandelion: resilience, transformation, persistence. Trinity operates 24/7/365, caring for children and teens…
Scarcity vs. Abundance Thinking Scarcity whispers, “There’s only room for one.” Abundance says, “There’s more than enough to go around.” When competitors enter your field, scarcity thinking makes you tighten your grip and panic. Abundance thinking helps you expand. There’s no shortage of clients. There’s no shortage of opportunities. And when you lead from abundance,…
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Trillionaire Energy: Relauch Your Business (and Life) with Hilary DeCesare If time and energy had a price tag, today’s episode would make us all trillionaires. I’m joined by Hilary DeCesare —founder of Relaunch—and her energy is off the charts. We talk mindset, momentum, favorite products, and her Relaunch framework for creating results fast (without burning…
The Comparison Trap Scrolling through competitors’ feeds can trigger that pit-in-your-stomach feeling: They’re doing more. They’re growing faster. I’ll never catch up. Comparison doesn’t just waste time—it robs you of creativity, confidence, and clarity. The truth? You don’t need their audience or their strategy. You need your own. Every minute spent comparing is a minute…
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Know Your Numbers or Bust: Why Bookkeeping Beats “More Marketing” (with Melissa Brockton) We talk a lot about business development and marketing on The Seed—but here’s the truth: businesses rarely fail because of marketing. They fail because the owner doesn’t know the numbers. This week I’m joined by Melissa Brockton, founder of Busy Bee Advisors….
Stop Overwatering What’s Already Dead Have you ever tried to keep a dying plant alive, pouring water on it hoping it’ll come back? I’ve done this with business ideas, relationships, and strategies that just weren’t working. The hardest lesson? Knowing when to let go. Sometimes, instead of reviving something old, you need to plant something…
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How to Host Events That Build Community: From Coffee Chats to Summits Hosting events can feel overwhelming—budgeting, logistics, RSVPs, tech (the mic still makes me nervous!). But after co-hosting the Women Rising Summit with 250 incredible women, I can tell you this: when events are aligned with who you are, they stop draining you and…
When Competition Feels Personal When a new competitor pops up in your space, it can feel like they’re targeting you. Like they’ve stepped right into your lane, eyeing your audience, your clients, your hard-earned ground. It stings because your business isn’t just numbers—it’s personal. It’s your energy, your time, your heart. But here’s the truth:…
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From Living Room Pop-Up to 120 Locations: How Rhea Lana Riner Built a Consignment Empire If you love a good “started-from-scratch” story, this one will light a fire under you. This week on The Seed: Cultivating Growth & Empowering Women in Business, I’m sitting down with Rhea Lana Riner—the powerhouse founder behind Rhea Lana’s, a…
