writing
The power of positive thinking.
I had a troubling incident at the end of 2019 that really got me thinking about my attitude. Now, I’ve written about my attitude here before, and I’m fully-aware that having a positive attitude is definitely not my calling card. I’m not a Pollyanna, I’m rational and logical by nature, and I call things like […]
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I’m off to San Francisco!
Today is THE day! Per usual, I booked the earliest flight out of Austin to get to San Fran — of course, not realizing when I booked this flight six months ago that after my New York trip, early mornings have become my least favorite thing. But alas, here I go! I’ve been wanting to […]
MoreBlanche’s Book Club: 2019 Fall Reading Guide.
Yes, I know it’s not officially fall yet, but it’s Labor Day and technically that means summer is over and we should all light up our pumpkin candles and cozy up in our flannel favorites with a great book, right? I’m all about it! In celebration of the upcoming season, I’ve rounded up a dozen […]
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What’s the point of social media?
Over the last few months, I’ve caught myself getting annoyed with social media. Hey, no big deal, you might think. But digital marketing is my job. Social Media is a Necessary Evil The thing is, social media has become a necessary evil if you’re a business or a brand looking to succeed, at all. Some […]
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How to deal with doubt as a content creator.
One of the biggest ways I’ve been able to sustain my career as the CEO of My Life is that I’ve kept the faith. I’ve maintained the belief that I have a diverse, extensive skill set that’s needed in the current market. I’ve held out hope that as long as I get out of bed, […]
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Surviving Q1 as a Solopreneur.
It’s April 1st and that means I’ve survived my first quarter as a full-time contractor — no joke. Part of me can’t believe it, and the other part of me feels like there was really no other road to take. As I write this, I’m sitting on my couch, “Shark Tank” is on, and I’ve […]
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My London playlist is on Spotify
I can’t take a trip without making a special playlist! I like having something new to listen to while I’m in the airport, on the plan, and sometimes when I’m sightseeing. When I was in New York, I was almost always listening to music in one ear, while keeping the other ear open for… you […]
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The Importance of Knowing your worth.
One of the first things I did when I ventured on my own was create a giant list of services I could offer and determine how much to charge for them. It’s not as easy as it sounds. The work I do is all stuff I enjoy doing, which helps, but we all have to […]
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The Bitter Lemon 
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