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So, we all know people. Business is often about reaching new audiences, building your network, and growing your circle. While these things help us in our careers, they are not quite the way to build lasting success. If you really want to see your brand stick and your business grow, you must be intentional about having the right people in your corner. To be clear, you’ve got to have 3 specific people. I call it your NET. This idea isn’t just business related. You can experience lasting success in your relationships, your finances, and any other area if you keep these 3-people close. The Neighbor It feels good to know that there is someone out there who gets it. While I do have friends I can talk to, they won’t always understand my job struggles because none of them do what I get to do. You need to have that fellow (you fill in the blank) for the good and bad days. They may have similar goals as you and can keep you encouraged and they can be a fresh set of eyes for new ideas you have. Y

This past week I had the pleasure of being a "temporary mom" of two. First, I must take my hat off to every mom out there. Anyone who does what I had to do ALL THE TIME deserves way more than an “attaboy”. I just never realized how much one small human being can take out of you. Multiply that by two, and whew. My brain can't even fathom the heroes out there keeping 3+ little people in line. With cooking dinners, making sure homework is done, reminding 3 or more times to brush teeth, settling disputes, and having snuggle time, my own world quickly halted and the needs of those two hearts became a priority. I can almost hear the "bless your heart" expressions from all the moms out there reading. I truly loved every minute of giving and serving, and this experience caused me to tap into bundles of selflessness I never realized existed. While this week showed me a minor glimpse of the joys and challenges motherhood can present, it helped me appreciate my season of

“I’m Hurt!” Have you ever at some point in your life made that statement? If so, this article is for you. Psalm 34:18 ESV – “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Painful things happen. The harsh reality is that we live in a broken world with imperfect human beings. Whether in your relationships, in ministry, or with work, people can get hurt. I have no idea what has caused you pain along the way, but what I do know is that you were not meant to still be carrying them. There is so much that God wants to do through us all, and if we continue to ignore the hurts we experience we will find ourselves ineffectively living out His call on our lives. Whether it is a wife, a mother, a ministry leader, a friend, or a co worker, we all have to come face to face with the ugly wounds and scars to be healed by our Heavenly Father. So, I ask, how do you deal with hurt? Consider the following points, and choose today to pursue a heart that is healed and made whole in

I don’t have to say it. For many people, Quarantine, Stay At Home, Safer At Home allowed us to enjoy the far less journeyed path of peace. Let's be honest, some of those canceled events and meetings were exactly what you needed. However, now that we see life around us beginning to reopen, it's necessary for us to find ways to maintain healthy schedules and lives. Let's not end back up in the place where normalcy equates to busy. We have to be intentional about guarding one of the most precious commodities we’ve been given – Time. Here are some practical things I’ve learned about stewarding time and I hope they will be helpful to you. First things First – Our families, our relationships, and especially our God deserves our very best. The people who matter most should not be given the leftover version of us. What are the nonnegotiable relationships in your life? Guard them as if they were the Queen of England’s jewels because they are valuable and important. When you look at

Let’s chat for a minute. I’ve wrestled these last few months with a conviction about where I’ve placed my identity and my hope. My identity (purpose, worth, and value) is so easily placed in work achievements, people’s approval, and whether I’m on track with my “5-year plan”. My hope (confidence, assurance, and faith) can be quickly shifted to relationship success, physical health, and financial security. It doesn’t happen on purpose. It’s just really easy to place our hope into the things we see and let our identity be shaped by what’s happening around us. Let’s redirect our identity and hope to the place it belongs – in the hands of our Heavenly Father. Why? Because when the storms come, you might find resistance in the winds. You might be beaten by the rains. But you will stand because you made the choice to build your house on a solid foundation. When someone you respect disapproves of a decision you make, your worth and value will remain unscathed. If you look back after investing

I have found myself in the last few weeks thinking of things that I want to adjust and change in my life starting at the new year. Then, I stopped and asked myself, “Why Wait?” Many times, I have convinced myself to put off some of my dreams and goals by making excuse after excuse like, “Oh, I’ll wait to join a dance class in the New Year.” Or, “I’ll start saving when I get more money.” I don’t know the science behind it, but I know enough people who’ve said these things (including myself) to know that it doesn’t work. We want you ladies rolling in the new year with dreams you’ve already started moving towards. You want to be healthy, choose to be healthy now. You want to start a business, write the business plan out now. There is absolutely no reason that can truly validate why you can’t do at least one thing today to help you reach your goals. Check out these tips on how to set goals and achieve them. Write It Down – Research has clearly shown that those who write down their own goa

I’ve recognized now, more than ever before, how much we need each other. We live in a world that’s constantly pressuring us to be independent and self-sufficient. While there are valuable lessons learned in that, I’ve noticed that the body of Christ is operating at its best when we live interdependently. When we rely on one another’s strengths and use those collectively to impact the Kingdom of God, we make a greater impact than what any one individual ever could. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Even the most self-motivated people have bad days (we’re human), so we need to have the right people surrounding us to hold us accountable in the hard times and also celebrate us in the good times. So, that’s where we’re going today. I just want to give you some tips on building what I call a “Dream Team” to stand along with you as you journey through life. Just a quick note,