Training in Business

How a Dandelion Taught Me About Resilience Dandelions get a bad rap, which does at times annoy me. People call them weeds, but they’re one of the toughest plants out there. They grow in sidewalks, push through cracks, and show up in places no one expects. That’s how I want my business to be—persistent, adaptable,…

Why the ‘Right Time’ Doesn’t Exist I’ve had countless women tell me, “I’ll start my business when the time is right.” But here’s the truth: the perfect moment never arrives. There’s always a reason to wait—kids, money, fear of failing. I launched Dandelion-Inc when my life was anything but “calm.” But waiting wouldn’t have made…

What My Son’s Lacrosse Game Taught Me About Business I was watching my son play lacrosse when I noticed something: the best players weren’t always the fastest or strongest. They were the ones who knew where to be before the ball got there. In business, it’s the same. It’s not about working the hardest—it’s about…

The ‘Busy vs. Productive’ Wake-Up Call I Had to Learn the Hard Way I used to think that if I was constantly busy, I was making progress. But in reality, I was just spinning my wheels—answering emails, tweaking my website, creating more tasks instead of focusing on what actually grew my business. Now, I ask…

Stop Doing Things the Way ‘Experts’ Tell You To Ever read business advice and thought, That doesn’t feel right for me? Guess what? You don’t have to do it that way. The best strategy is the one that works for you. Not what some guru on the internet says. You don’t have to do reels,…

The Myth of ‘Work-Life Balance’ (And What Actually Works) I used to chase the idea of balance—thinking one day, I’d have the perfect mix of work, family, and self-care. Spoiler alert: balance is a moving target. Some days, work wins. Other days, life needs more of me. The real key? Integration. Instead of feeling guilty…