When do you suppose we’ll graduate from this faze that we’re dubbing “young entrepreneurism?” When we turn 30? When we make some serious cash? How about when we gain recognition or come to grips with our mistakes? I admit that I may be closer to 30 than many of you. I’m the oldest in my [...]
About Gina Laverde
I thrive on helping others. IHow Much is Too Much E- Communication?
I think it’s safe to say that if you spend more of your day chatting online than enjoying the sunshine or interacting with physical beings, it’s easy to become desensitized to the world. How we look, the sound of our voice, and the tone of our language is all shielded by our computer screens and [...]
Making a Comeback
If you’ve ever fallen off track with your business goals or been forced into hiatus (for whatever reason), then you know it’s not always easy to just pick things back up again. When you leave the rat race, and the rest of the world keeps going – it IS easy to lose confidence in yourself. [...]
Beware of Trendy Health Food – it May Not be Your Best Bet (Part 2)
If you’re on the constant journey for maintaining and improving your health chances are you’ll meet many contradictions along the way. The world of medicine vs. herbal and food remedies is painted almost entirely in shades of grey. Doctors, writers and experts can only reveal their part of the truth. But, there are many basic [...]
Beware of Trendy Health Food – it May Not be Your Best Bet (Part 1)
I am very inspired by our generation’s growing concern for health. We continue to test the norm, and find the answers that work best for us. But, BEWARE – as soon as people like us start thinking, corporations tend to jump on the bandwagon. Now that health is a trend there’s so much opportunity to [...]
Entrepreneurs Should Hone Their Skills, Writing Included
I know that running your start-up can be a costly and painstaking experience that forces you outside of your comfort zone. Sometimes you’ve got to stand at the front lines and negotiate deals, answer phone calls, or God-forbid, host an event or speak in public – when maybe you’d rather be behind the scenes doing [...]
Punch Holes in Your Schedule
The best schedules include enough gaps to fit the unexpecteds. A schedule with more “un-planned” time gives you the opportunity to meet with a “new” client, go to a movie with your boyfriend, or spend a few extra hours brainstorming or perfecting a project. Of course, how you schedule your time depends on your priorities [...]
Are You Micromanaging Yourself?
Oh, to be more organized… it’s one of my greatest challenges. I dream if a day when everything in my office has a space, and every project has a set time. But, thankfully I’m a hippie at heart — because if I spent all day organizing, I may not get any work done. How do [...]
What Has Your Dad Taught You?
I scare my dad. He lets me know each time I see him. So, I’ve been seeing less of him these days. He’s scared for my health, my career and concerned for my overall happiness. As a parent, I can completely relate to the need to know your child is safe and happy. I can [...]
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