At the beginning of this year, I proudly declared my word for 2025 to be, “audacious.” But, if I’m honest, my word may have started as audacious, but it slowly gave way to something far less empowering: fear. And this is the truth every creative entrepreneur needs to remember: Fear is a Terrible CEO.
Month: December 2025
Winter Solstice Reflection for Entrepreneurs
Today is the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest day of the year. For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, this season mirrors how the past year has felt—long, heavy, and uncertain.
Why Industry Leaders Must Practice What They Teach
In the wedding industry, leadership is not theoretical. It’s visible. And, when it comes to leading others, the old phrase “the cobbler’s children have no shoes” simply doesn’t apply. In fact, it does more harm than good. When you teach, mentor, or guide others without embodying the very principles you promote, you don’t look humble. You look misaligned.
Why Your Visibility Matters More Than Perfection
Last week, I watched a wedding industry professional showcase her latest event in an Instagram reel. It was clever, beautifully branded, and undeniably joyful. The design was thoughtful. The energy was contagious. And, it stopped me in my tracks. Not because the work wasn’t good. That definitely wasn’t it. It was because the entire look and feel of that event has lived quietly in my design notebook for nearly ten years. I loved the concept then. I still love it now. But I never shared it.