Published inILLUMINATION’S MIRROR·PinnedMember-only5 Helpful Tips to Get Your First Digital Product Up & RunningCreating your first digital product doesn’t have to be overwhelming — I’ve finally launched my first digital product! YAY! I already have some sales and I squeal a bit each time I get that fun email from Gumroad. If you’re hoping to delve into digital products, this story will help you get started while maintaining your sanity. Read until the end…Sell Digital Products5 min readSell Digital Products5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyThe Meaning of Life Is So Lackluster, It Will Probably Piss You OffI know the secret — do you? — About 13 years ago, I met a woman who flipped every belief I had about life on its head. This woman has become my spiritual touchstone, especially in dark times. She’s a channeler who had her breakthrough moment during a meditation retreat. She’s no-nonsense, down-to-earth, and cuts through the bullshit…Meaning Of Life3 min readMeaning Of Life3 min read
Published inBetter Marketing·PinnedMember-only5 Tips to Rank on Google in 90 Days (Or Less!)Are you a new business owner itching to start a side hustle? Maybe you’re established but want your current site to rank better. Or maybe you’re a new copywriter, learning the ropes of SEO. Whatever your situation, this article is for you. I’m here to share my process for ranking…Google5 min readGoogle5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyWant to Grow Your LinkedIn Network Organically? Do This Every SaturdayA sure-fire way to gain followers and connections who engage — I’ve had a LinkedIn account for as long as I can remember, but I didn’t know the power of the platform until a few months ago. I’m starting a writing business and as part of my pre-launch, I wanted to grow my professional connections. Enter LinkedIn. I’ll be honest: until…LinkedIn4 min readLinkedIn4 min read
Published inBetter Marketing·PinnedMember-onlyMy Growth on LinkedIn Has Been Phenomenal — Here’s What I DidFollow these easy steps to see fast growth in a few months — I’ve been on LinkedIn for years but never really enjoyed it or knew how to make the most of it. Now, I do. My growth on the platform after 2 months has been sensational. And it didn’t require “hard work” at all. It just took some attention and focus. LinkedIn…LinkedIn5 min readLinkedIn5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jun 9Member-only6 Reasons Summer Is Totally OverratedSummer isn’t even here yet and I’m already over it — Let’s be honest: Summer totally sucks. Don’t believe the marketing hype, selling summer as a blissful few months of fun times and endless laughter. If you like summer, there’s a reason: it reminds you of the freedom from school for a few months. But aside from that distant memory, summer…Summer4 min readSummer4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·May 15Member-onlyHappy Mother’s Day from the Woman Who Just Beautifully Chewed Out Her Unaware Kids and HubbyI’m so glad I witnessed this — It’s Mother’s Day and I’m at the mall. I know, I know, what the hell am I thinking, right? But my Mom wanted to go to Nordstrom and this is the closest one. The things we do for love, right? I’ve had to sit outside the store on these couches…Motherhood3 min readMotherhood3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Mar 27Member-onlyUse This Little-Known Hiring Secret in Your Next interviewAre you giving your power away? — Interviewing of any kind is a skill. In this article, I’d like to arm you with a new tool for your next one. This tool can be applied to any sort of interview, whether it is corporate, creative, or sales-based. In my former life, I went on hundreds of auditions…Interview Preparation5 min readInterview Preparation5 min read
Published inBetter Marketing·Feb 8Member-onlyUse These 5 Networking Tips I Learned on the Film Festival CircuitPrint out this list for networking on social media, in person, and on discovery calls — Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in 2010, the short film I produced was accepted into the Atlanta Film Festival. It was my first experience on the festival circuit even though I’d been working in entertainment for a long time. In the years to come, more projects I produced and acted in would be…Pitching5 min readPitching5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Jan 18Member-only10 Quick Tips for a Successful Discovery CallUse this checklist for your next discovery call or sales call — Are you an entrepreneur or solopreneur who relies on discovery calls to book clients? Discovery calls make people nervous, but they don’t have to. As a former actress, they don’t bother me one bit. But I can understand how the thought of one can put people in a tizzy. All…Discovery Call2 min readDiscovery Call2 min read