One Year Later…Where Am I?

I had a series of goals I defined a year ago – just before I resigned from the corporate full-time gig: So what does my year look like: And, people actually read what I write? We broke 2000 views this month! Woo hoo! Couldn’t have done it without y’all! And special shout-outs to: Here IContinue reading “One Year Later…Where Am I?”

Six Months!!! Update

Yes I’m still doing my own thing – and loving it! It’s been absolutely busy, at times – however, I haven’t lost sight of the dream as I continue to balance the demands of my new normal. For now I’ve got a rhythm that works for me and the little family and I’m making theContinue reading “Six Months!!! Update”

Day One on My Own – Am I Still the Poster Child for Burnout???

Despite being on the phone with my Mom’s nurse for hours last night and holding space for my Mom yesterday and this morning so she could vent incoherently as the Dementia blurs her thoughts and behaviors for the worse, I think I’m ok. I got up early, put on some music, and packed up myContinue reading “Day One on My Own – Am I Still the Poster Child for Burnout???”

How Will I Make It on My Own??? Solving for Steady Paychecks and Healthcare Benefits

How Will I Make It on My Own??? That is the most frequently asked question over the past few weeks. It’s not that people think I can’t be successful; they just want to know how I will do it? How will I handle not having the security of a steady paycheck. What will I doContinue reading “How Will I Make It on My Own??? Solving for Steady Paychecks and Healthcare Benefits”

I Joined the Great Resignation Last Week

Feel free to read the blog post below or listen to the audio version/podcast on SoundCloud. I joined the Great Resignation last week. I didn’t walk. I gave three weeks’ notice, and although work has become more of a whirlwind, I feel extreme relief at a deep level.  However, I have been up most theContinue reading “I Joined the Great Resignation Last Week”

I formed a business in less than 15 minutes

I woke up this morning realizing that I’m really doing this! 🙂 I have picked up amazing consulting and contract opportunities and know that having an S-corporation, B-corporation or LLC would be good moves, but I hadn’t formalized our business approach yet. I spent a few minutes on a web site called Northwest Registered AgentContinue reading “I formed a business in less than 15 minutes”