Living in Chicago makes life interesting; there’s no shortage of events and festivals, and a big one just came to a close. Theatre buffs rejoiced over the August Wilson Celebration, a month long celebration where the Goodman Theatre partnered with over 20 Chicago theaters, schools and organizations to explore the impact of Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright August Wilson, who The New York Times dubbed “theater’s poet of Black America”. Last week, I interviewed Nambi Kelley, an actresses staring in Wilson’s Two Trains Running (plus she just landed a part on NBC’s Chicago P.D., which I love!), to find out how she deals with the stressful schedule that goes along with being an actress, and learn a little about her story. Check it out!
SEO Made Simple
SEO, otherwise known as search engine optimization. Who knew three little words could cause such a feeling of panic and terror! Often, business owners are downright clueless when it comes to SEO. They know they should be paying attention to it, but they don’t really understand what it is. How the heck can you successfully optimize your site, if you can’t even grasp what that means? You can’t! Don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Let’s dive into the basics behind SEO, and how to make small changes that will make a difference!
Tips For Reviving a Failing Business
Once upon a time, a sweet girl decided that it was time to make her passion into her life’s work, and start her own business. She eagerly put together a website (it wasn’t perfect, but it would do!), and began telling everyone she could about her new journey. She landed a few clients, and the people seemed happy, but she never had that moment where everything clicked. The inquiries were minimal at best, and she didn’t know how to turn her dream of running a successful business that she loved into a reality. Check out one disenchanted entrepreneurs story, and learn how to revive a failing business!
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Self-promotion is a skill every business owner must master. Learn the basics here!
Do you struggle with self-promotion? Sometimes talking about ourselves can be a little uncomfortable, but if you want to be a successful business owner, you’re going to have to put on your big girl undies and get over it. These simple steps will have you overcoming your discomfort in no time!
When the going gets tough- I ugly cry for 10 minutes, make a plan, and kick some serious booty.
Sometimes, the hardest part of running a business is keeping momentum going when life gets a little messy. Whether it’s a nightmare client, or a personal struggle, when life throws a wrench in your plans it can feel like life as you know it comes to a screeching halt. Motivation plummets, making simply getting out of bed and washing your hair feel like a total win. Whether you’re in a dark season in your life and are dealing with deep personal struggles, or you’re feeling overwhelmed and aren’t sure how to bring back the spark you used to feel about your business, I want you to know that getting back into the groove isn’t impossible. Stay focused and fill your love tank with these tips for staying on track through the rough patches!
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