Meet Erin Rocchio – Entrepreneur Coach and Mentor

We are all in this together. These words have never rung truer than they do right now. The COVID-19 pandemic affects us all. Some may be experiencing job loss and or had to make the difficult decision to walk away from their passion project in order to take care of their family. The atmosphere is […]

Entrepreneur 101s – Write it Down: Elevate Your Entrepreneurship Through Journaling

So much time and so little to do! No, wait! Strike that! Reverse it! With the global impact of Covid-19 recking havoc on all that we hold dear, these famous words uttered by Mr. Willie Wonka just don’t sound as sweet. I won’t bore you with the facts and figures of our current nation-state. I […]

Back to the Future of Entrepreneurship – Valuing your Time Currency

How valuable is your time? Have you associated a cost with time, whether monetary or not? In my experience, time is one of the few currencies an early-stage entrepreneur has in his or her wallet to spend. Workdays are filled with brainstorming sessions, networking events, and all the things that make entrepreneur life and the […]

Meet Nicole LaMarca – A Remote Researcher Scaling Up a Better Planet

I believe the remote ecosystem thrives on diversity. Not only a variety of roles and responsibilities, but of cultures, causes, and companies focused on changing the world for the better. Organizations are finding value in flexibility and creating customized work roles for the right candidate. Nicole LaMarca of Knology just happens to be one of […]

Entrepreneur 101s – Stakeholder Capitalism – Transforming Business for Good

Please indulge me for a moment. Stop multi-tasking, take a deep breath and deep dive for a few minutes in search of your “why.” Remember when you first dared to start your entrepreneurial journey? Behind all your doubts, fears, and worries was probably a deep-seated purpose or core belief driving your actions, yes? Do you […]

Meet Alexa-Rae Navarro – Leading Startup San Diego into the Future

For Alexa-Rae Navarro, the new Executive Director of Startup San Diego, it’s a homecoming of sorts. An experienced networker and startup strategist, she is poised to lead by example – only just recently introduced to her creative team of volunteer leaders. “This is a team of Rockstar’s,” says Navarro. “I want to understand the power […]

Entrepreneur 101s – KISS your Worries Goodbye – An Argument for Entrepreneur Minimalism

Starting a small business is no simple task. There is no “easy button” (at least I have not found one yet) to make all your business problems and worries just disappear. The simple act of speaking up to ask for help has become a distraction. Part of the entrepreneur journey, depending on your business model, […]

Entrepreneur 101s – Reverse Engineering the Startup – Focusing on Founder Fit

Do you have what it takes to be a founder? What do successful startup founders have in common when it comes to creating a thriving business enterprise? In this edition of Entrepreneur 101s, I want to take a closer look at the specific personality traits shared by passionate entrepreneurs who have successfully incubated and grown […]

7 Proven Strategies for Advancing your Career as a Remote Employee

Tired of the status quo as a remote worker? Looking to get promoted and grow your career? If you want to transition into a leadership or managerial role, would your company be open to having a remote employee manage people in the home office? The challenge for most teleworkers looking to advance their careers is […]

Meet DeAnn Salcido – The Divorce Coach with an Attitude of Grrrrratitude

This retired San Diego County Superior Court Judge is turning “bad into badass” helping her clients navigate all phases of divorce. A former divorce judge and attorney, DeAnn witnessed firsthand the “power of one” to change behavior – learning to love and forgive in order to transform bad habits into good ones. Sharing honestly about […]