What happens when someone wants to write a story about you? You humbly accept, and express a lot of gratitude. Last month, I was interviewed by VoyageOhio Magazine.

We talked about entrepreneurship, living on purpose, overcoming barriers, how love, creativity, and stories have the power to change the world, and, yep, we talked about bees.

When I started my business, the three non-negotiables were to create a positive and supportive culture, to invest in lifelong learning, and to serve the community through both professional service and volunteerism. 

My business is still about those three non-negotiables. Yet the mission and vision have been refined to align wholeheartedly and unwaveringly with my passion and my purpose. 

I hope you'll enjoy this piece.

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Many people are reevaluating Twitter. If you’re one of them, read on.

Maybe you want to take a Twitter break.
Maybe you want to curate and reposition your Twitter presence.
Maybe you want a total do-over.

Before you do any of these, archive your Twitter account data first. This article explains how.

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Maybe you’re facing some tough decisions because of budget.If that sounds like you, then have that conversation with your agency or provider.

This might be really uncomfortable in the beginning. Conversations about money are inherently personal, vulnerable conversations. I empathize.

But, lean into it. When you talk about your needs, you discover opportunities for collaboration and joint problem solving while building trust and strengthening the relationship.

Here is a 3-step process that we’ve found works really well.

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Recently, we attended a virtual talk by Simon Mainwaring about the power of "transcendent" leadership, what we call regenerative leadership. Here are 5 key takeaways to help us reimagine business in ways that restore, regenerate, and protect the natural world.

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