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Are You Making Time in Your Business to Take Time for You?
We all choose entrepreneurship for different reasons but with similar goals. The most common goal we have is to be the boss of our own schedule and to have flexibility with our time. This is neither simple nor easy unless you prioritize planning, strategy, and execution of necessary actions. Are you making time in your business to make time for you?
How Do You Define Success?
Success means something different to every entrepreneur. Explore what it looks like for you—and how defining it clearly can guide your goals, energy, and decisions.
Learning To Trust Yourself
Self-doubt and decision overwhelm are common for solopreneurs. This blog explores how to build self-trust so you can make confident choices and grow your business.
Busting the Myth: Everyone has Their Act Together Except You
Feeling like every other business owner has it all figured out? Kathleen Lawson busts the myth and shares how to stay focused, confident, and in your own lane.
Working Less and Living More
Working yourself into the ground is out. Learn how today’s small business owners are working smarter, reclaiming their time, and living life on their terms.
How to Reflect and Reset for Success in Q2
The end of Q2 is approaching—are you on track? This is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. Discover how intentional planning now can help you finish strong and enjoy a purposeful summer.
Lessons I Learned This Year
This year brought valuable lessons in business and life. From building an emergency plan to redefining self-care and the power of community, I’m sharing what helped me grow as a small business owner—and how these insights can support your journey too.
Top 100 lessons for my “100th Blogiversary”
To celebrate 100 blog posts, I’ve gathered my top 100 business lessons—from mindset shifts and systems to time management and self-leadership. Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, there’s something here to inspire and support your next steps.
I Have Arrived
What happens when someone steals your content word for word? In this personal post, I share the moment I discovered my work plagiarized, how I handled it, and why this experience deepened my commitment to running a values-based business—and helping others do the same.
Recognize and Celebrate Women’s Achievements
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I’m reflecting on my journey from corporate environments that lacked equity to building a business grounded in empowerment, boundaries, and freedom. Here’s how I define and embrace equity—as a woman, entrepreneur, and CEO.
The Importance of Wisdom
Wisdom isn’t just knowledge—it’s knowing how and when to apply it. In this post, I reflect on why I chose wisdom as one of my core values, how it’s shaped my professional journey, and why it’s a foundational element in how I support clients with structure, clarity, and strategy.
Choosing My Word(s) of the Year: How They Affect My Clients
Each year, I choose a word—or in this case, three—to guide my focus and growth. For 2023, I chose Dynamic, Undistracted, and LIFT. In this post, I explain how these words shape my goals, influence my strategy, and ultimately impact the clients I serve through coaching, planning, and accountability.
End of Year Tips: Successfully Close Out 2022
Taking time to close out your year with intention can set the tone for success in the new one. In this post, I share my favorite end-of-year business tips—from email cleanup to goal setting—to help you reset, refocus, and recharge.
Are You Clear On Your Why?
Your “Why” goes deeper than passion or profit—it's the driving force behind every decision you make. Discover how getting clear on your purpose can help guide your business, attract aligned clients, and fuel your motivation through challenges.
The Benefits of Humor at Work
Humor isn’t just a personality trait—it’s a business strategy. From boosting productivity to building rapport, learn why laughter really is the best medicine for entrepreneurs juggling systems, stress, and success.
Real Life for Real Business
Raising five boys taught me patience, organization, delegation, and humor—all skills that translate directly to running a business. I share how real‑life parenting experience shaped my approach to planning, execution, and leadership.
The Undeniable Ripple Effect
Every choice you make creates a ripple. Learn how aligning your work with purpose and process can create a positive impact that extends far beyond your immediate circle.