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Business Tips, Career Advice, and Inspiration on Starting Over

Best Business Coach for Women in New Jersey and New York City: Meet the Expert Helping Women Leave Corporate and Start a Business Are you a woman in the New Jersey or New York City area dreaming of leaving your 9-5 job to start a business of your own? Whether you’re ready to turn start […]

10 Profitable Businesses You Can Start From Home (Even While Working a 9-5) Have you ever scrolled on Instagram or TikTok watching women who claim to be making six figures in their pajamas at home? Yep, have all shaken our head at these ladies shouting “Yeah, right” into the phone. Wondering if there are profitable […]

How to Use AI to Plan Your Business Are you thinking about starting a business and want to work smarter not harder? That’s the key to true success, right? Well, in today’s world, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help you plan your business can give you a serious competitive edge. Whether you’re launching your first […]

How to switch from an employee to an entrepreneur mindset When you’ve spent years climbing the corporate ladder, the idea of stepping out on your own to start a business can feel exciting, yet terrifying. The stability of a steady paycheck, clear expectations, and defined roles gets replaced by taking a leap of faith, self-discipline, […]

Federal Layoffs & Job Uncertainty: Why Starting a Business Could Be Your Best Plan B The shocking recent news of layoffs in the federal government and beyond is unsettling for so many employees who once believed their jobs were secure. But the reality is clearly coming to light that —no job is 100% guaranteed. Even […]

There comes a point in many women’s lives when the corporate ladder feels more like a hamster wheel than a path towards success. The promotions don’t quite fill the void, the office politics drain energy, and the thought of working for someone else for another 10, 15, or 20 years feels… unbearable. When these feelings […]

Navigating Career Change with Confidence I was so honored to be asked to write an article on career change for the Christy Maz Network, an online network empowering women in their 40s and 50s. They allowed me to share this here as well. I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I enjoyed writing […]

YouMap® Assessment: Your Ultimate Guide to a Successful Career Change Embarking on a career change can be both exhilarating and daunting. Whether you’re seeking a new challenge, pursuing a long-held passion, or simply looking for a better fit, the YouMap® Assessment is your compass in navigating this transformative journey. As a certified YouMap® coach, I […]

Is it Wise to Go Into Business with a Friend? You want to start a business, but the thought of this big move has emotions running high, panic ensues, and the overwhelm kicks in.  It just sounds easier if you take this leap with a friend right? However, the looming question you are probably asking […]