Behind Mama's Happy: A conversation with Amanda Ficek (Part 2)
As Amanda tells me her story, my fingers flick against the laptop keys. I can’t help but think her story foreshadows my own. My husband...
Behind Mama's Happy: A conversation with Amanda Ficek (Part 1)
On a dusty Saturday afternoon, I head west. A dot on the map, Independence is full of open spaces, curvy roads and horse farms. And a gem...
The Writing Process
“The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not.” I stumbled upon this insight in Amy Poehler’s...
When ultrarunning and job-searching test my patience, here are 5 ways I push on
It starts with a path. It’s a path staring you in the face, taunting you to follow its course. This path has jagged rocks, exposed roots,...
How to network like a rock star: 5 questions to ask that will get you amazing results
I’ll never forget my first informational interview. I didn’t come prepared. I sputtered out random questions. I didn’t take notes. And I...
How to transition out of a full-time job to make space for more
I will never forget the day: I had just returned from a week-long road trip across the country with my husband and 1-year-old. I was...
5 ways attorney-turned-donut-shop-owner Anne Rucker finds balance
Bogart’s Doughnut Co., Uptown’s gem of a donut shop, is home to scrumptious staples like the lavender cake and brown butter-glazed...
5 ways to let fear fuel you
As I’ve been building my business, there’s been this consistent nagging voice in the back of my head. It’s quiet, but it’s there. Maybe...
Why Great Lakes Clothing Company co-founder ditched the corporate track
Imagine you’re sitting on a paint-chipped Adirondack chair facing the lake. Waves gently lap against the shore. The sky ripples with deep...
How Anne Andrus, owner of Honey & Rye Bakehouse, silenced her inner critic and followed her drea
Ever thought about quitting your desk job and opening a bakery? Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? Anne Andrus took that risk, left her job and...
