When it comes to entrepreneurship, one thing is certain—you have to get comfortable with uncertainty. For many, that can feel daunting. Others embrace it and tolerate a certain level of risk. Before starting my business, I put a few financial safeguards…
The February Agenda
It’s been a minute since I’ve done an agenda post. But can you blame me with the cold winter we’ve been having? Last month, I mostly stayed put and focused on work—not exactly thrilling, right? I did make a quick…
4 Things That Keep Me Grounded
Life is a series of ebbs and flows, and lately, I’ve been riding a wave of gratitude for the things that bring joy, comfort, and inspiration to my days. While the demands of work, caregiving advocacy, and personal growth can…
Out of Office…But Not in the Cayman Islands
Well, I was supposed to be in the Cayman Islands this weekend, continuing the birthday celebrations, but Hurricane Sara had other plans. Since paid time off is such an important topic, I decided to publish the scheduled post. Did you…
How to Prepare for a Busy Week: Simple Steps to Stay Grounded and Productive
I’ve been looking forward to this upcoming week for a while because it means that my birthday is almost here. But it is also shaping up to be a busy week on the client front. In addition to that, I’m…
In Steil Creative Turns Two!
It’s hard to believe that two years have gone by since I made the leap from my stable 9-to-5 job to start my entrepreneurship journey. This decision had been brewing for many years, but it felt right while I was…
The September Agenda
You know it’s been a busy month when you are first thinking about what’s on your agenda mid-way through. As we transition from beach days to cozy layers, I’ve been getting back into my regular work routine, finishing up my…
A Week of Reflection: Embracing Grief and Navigating New Beginnings
This week was one with many highs and lows on the business and personal front. It started off slowly, as I embraced a #CalibrationMonday, which turned out to be just what I needed to set myself up for a successful…
Lessons from Working Abroad
I’ve learned a few things these last couple of weeks about working while trying to enjoy my time abroad. For starters, I found out the hard way that online banking and paying your bills isn’t as easy as when you do it from home. I…
How I Handle Work While Away
This past week, I spent a lot of time practicing working from the road, which, will come in handy next week when I am away and need to get some work done for my clients. One morning, I took my laptop to…
Status Report: Lessons from My Second Year in Business
The past week has been one of the busiest weeks on record. And I’m grateful because it means my business is working. But it didn’t happen overnight. For the past year, I was in the growth phase. After leaving my…
The April Agenda
When the calendar flips to April, I always find myself in a better mood. In my head, the countdown to summer is on, my itinerary gets filled up with fun activities, and we’re back to riding outdoors again. But this…
