Image by a VeCeS Veo… via Flickr Written by Karen D. Swim I received an email newsletter and video from BrandU this week. In the video, Kim Castle shared a story about a Native American Long Dance ceremony and tied the lessons she learned to being an entrepreneur. I was struck by a comment she [...]
Praise for Men With Pens
August 11, 2008 By 15 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim I emerged from the underground studio to a crowd of people. I had only been there a short time, where did all these people come from? As I tried to make my way through, holding tightly to my zip files, hands grabbed at me as whispers rose from the crowd. [...]
3 Tips to Avoid the Money Trap
August 7, 2008 By 8 Comments
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim “As she rounded the second flight of stairs, she caught sight of something on the step. Folded green paper. She paused, leaned over. Twenty dollars. As her fingers brushed the bill, a current of air swirled behind her. The man looked down at her body, sprawled awkwardly [...]
Rocking the Sunshine Spirit Year Round
July 30, 2008 By 23 Comments
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim Have you ever noticed how every season has its own rhythm, its own unique flow? Summer with longer days and warmer weather has an upbeat but casual rhythm. Rays streaming through the window in the morning are energizing, encouraging you to get up and get moving. However [...]
How I Made the A-List with Little to No Fanfare
July 14, 2008 By 20 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim My hard work has earned me a spot on the A-list. Yes, it is true I have crossed that hallowed ground and now stand on the other side of the velvet rope. Only, this A-list is not for those dodging paparazzi or blogerrati. You will not see this list published [...]
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