Today I want to talk about a topic that has been on my mind lately: imposter syndrome. I recently attended a networking event with a panel on women and diversity. Someone in the audience asked the panelists how they overcame imposter syndrome. One woman shared her story of tears and feeling like a fraud. In… Continue reading Cutting Through the Imposter Syndrome Label: It’s All About Confidence
Introduction to Human Design: Understanding Your Unique Energy Blueprint
Do you ever feel like you're not living up to your full potential or constantly battling against yourself and the world around you? Human design is a powerful tool that can help you understand your unique energy blueprint and tap into your true potential. Human Design synthesizes several spiritual and scientific systems, including astrology, the… Continue reading Introduction to Human Design: Understanding Your Unique Energy Blueprint
This coming year’s outlook for Florida legislation and for the economy
I attended the Heart of Florida United Way Legislative Preview and the Orlando Business Journal Economic Outlook on January 17th (yes, it was a busy day). I thought you’d like to hear about what was discussed. Here are the highlights! Heart of Florida United Way Legislative Preview ALICE 40% of Americans don’t have $400 in… Continue reading This coming year’s outlook for Florida legislation and for the economy
Partners Require You to Learn More About Yourself
I spend the majority of my time with two amazing men. My husband, John, and my business partner, Jack (yes, I mess up their names often). These two very different men have different love languages, life strategies, and favorite past times. But learning more about them has required me also to take a fresh look… Continue reading Partners Require You to Learn More About Yourself
My VIP Synapse Experience
Being a small business owner slash consultant has the perk of me being able to dictate how I spend my time. My business partner and I also can choose how we spend our money rather than staying hard and true to our pre-planned budget. (We didn’t plan to buy a Minion or Sylvie Loki costume… Continue reading My VIP Synapse Experience
Jewels Have Become Beanie Babies
Patti is still learning about reselling jewelry. I'm looking at abundance and cash flow differently. You never know where money can come from, and sometimes, not having to pay for something means you can still receive and not lose the abundance in your wallet. I learned a mantra long ago that says, "Money comes easily,… Continue reading Jewels Have Become Beanie Babies
Guess Who’s Back
Well, hello there. I bet you didn't think you'd be getting an update from me today! It's been quite some time since I wrote a post. My husband and I tried our best at podcasts more than a year ago, and while we loved the last season (the best content but the worst audio quality,… Continue reading Guess Who’s Back
Podcast – S3E05 – Plug In and Make Your Experience Better
We talked to Debo Ofsowitz, a local legend in the LGBTQA+ volunteering space and our dear friend, about volunteering, being an ally, building trust, increasing self-awareness, and steps to increase your own empathy for others. We took a little deep dive into The Four Agreements and purposefully practicing checking your implicit bias. When asked what… Continue reading Podcast – S3E05 – Plug In and Make Your Experience Better
Podcast – S3E04 – Create Your Own Opportunities
Seeing a vast disparity in diversity in the tech world, Josh helped form Black Orlando Tech, a successful nonprofit in teaching adults about technical fields to help them either change or advance their careers. He used his hunger to learn and passion for teaching to become an expert in cloud computing. His book, Venti Fried… Continue reading Podcast – S3E04 – Create Your Own Opportunities
Podcast – S3E03 – Courage is Something You Make
Lea Tran, author, speaker, and overall wonder woman, joined us to talk about her story of being a member of the "Boat People" and escaping from Vietnam. We talk about how courage is something you find or create, but it doesn't come naturally. Sometimes it's because you have to have it to survive, and other… Continue reading Podcast – S3E03 – Courage is Something You Make