"NO ONE TOLD ME RUNNING A BUSINESS WAS SO HARD." REALLY? You spent 4 months planning your kid's birthday party, and 1 year planning your European vacation. Yet you woke up one day and decided to start a business, with no plan except that thing you are good at and love doing... and thought it would all just, work out?? It's not all your fault though- we've been fed this pack of lies our whole lives: "DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND YOU'LL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE." I choose vi

THAT'S WHERE THE MAGIC WAITS FOR YOU. I was targeting the obvious low hanging fruit with my book, wineries, wine drinkers- duh, no brainer, right? RIGHT. And it works! Several very supportive wineries and book clubs have had me out for readings and book signings, and I LOVE it, good vibes all around! American Wine Society National Conference, photo credit Axcess Studios Good Spirit Farm and Breaux Vineyards But I knew there was a bigger, national audience for my book that

I made three biz wishes at the end of 2025. Not only do want to see this change in others, but I also hold myself accountable to eat my own dog food on this one. ( FWIW, my dog is almost 20 years old. He eats healthier, more natural food than most humans. Pass the salt, his food is awesome. ) Here's my first wish: ❌️ THAT OTHER BUSINESS OWNERS STOP TREATING RUDENESS AND GHOSTING AS A BUSINESS COMMUNICATION STRATEGY. ❌️ Surely they STILL teach "no thank you" and the Golde