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“Unwilling or Unable”:  Soapbox Ahead

“Unwilling or Unable”: Soapbox Ahead

By in Creativity | 5 comments

I stumbled across a website recently for a business mentor in New York City.  Let me first say that I’m sure this woman is doing good work. Her ideas have helped a few friends, and her credentials indicate that she is considered a trusted source by many successful people. I don’t doubt her results. I stayed tuned in for a few weeks while I watched her launch a...

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Your Fifteen Minutes: Building the Creative Foundation

Your Fifteen Minutes: Building the Creative Foundation

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like there’s just n [...]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt like there’s just not enough time in the day to pursue your creative passion. Raise your hand if you’ve ever told yourself that it’s just a hobby so you’ll make time for it later. Raise your hand if…well, you get the point. When I moved to Nashville fifteen years ago, I wanted to write songs. I left behind my family, my friends...

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By in Creativity, Songwriting, Women, Writing | 1 comment

We never know what people deal with on the inside where [...]

We never know what people deal with on the inside where no one else can really see. We can never fully look into the dark corners and cobwebbed spaces of someone else’s heart. When someone does invite you in and does shine a light, albeit dim, it’s a responsibility not to be taken lightly. I’ve been in a particularly interesting conversation about...

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Something Worth Fighting For?

Something Worth Fighting For?

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My whole life changed when I started working with busin [...]

My whole life changed when I started working with business coaches. For me, it was like finding an oasis in a desert. I suddenly had someone who could help me find answers to my questions.  I’ve studied with some of the best in the country at this point.  Funny, though, how the basic questions persist.  Why am I here?   What’s MY point? Today, my coach...

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Celebrating Sue for the Fun of It

Celebrating Sue for the Fun of It

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I tried to count the number of chart topping songs, cut [...]

I tried to count the number of chart topping songs, cuts, awards and accolades that this group of songwriters have created over the past several years.  I couldn’t do it. Hundreds and hundreds of them, and no, I’m not exaggerating for the story of it.  We got together to celebrate Sue C. Smith (in the center) last week because that’s what friends...

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