In our "moms with mojo" section, we talk a lot about the honeybee and how important it is to almost every species that the honeybee do the job it was created to do.
We think the same rules apply to people. When we are actually being fulfilled and participating in our work with everything we have, we will naturally support and create a better way of life for everyone we come in contact with.
And who are you NOT to have that effect? Who are you NOT to be truly happy with your "work" - whatever that means to you? The next time you think you may not have a passion or a purpose for yourself, look at your kids and watch how they live their lives with such passion. We were all like that once too. So many wonderful and exciting things to explore.
In this section we'll be walking you through some pretty important steps to help you figure out what you really love to do, and we'll do our best to support you while you create it. Everyone has a passion and a purpose. We believe that. Some people are great at cooking, others are incredible corporate officers. There is no right or wrong answer to what it is you love. But just like the honeybee, when we don't give ourselves permission to really do what we love, the side effects can be pretty harmful. We've got one life to live, let's do this thing.
Featured Articles:
Growth Spurts - "Did That Hurt?"
The metaphor of planting something and having it struggle through the dirt to yield color and beauty months later rings true in life. I realize now I needed to live a creative life as an actor and a writer in order to bring my offering back to the business world...
Professional Network Top 10
In this labor market, having a strong network is critical to your professional survival. This article focuses on WHO should be in your network...
An Interview with Susan Branch
I was so grateful (and even a little bit nervous) when she agreed to an interview for the site...
Kate's Cookies
These are some pretty incredible homemade cookies — find inspiration to start your own business...
Getting Started. If I Had A Million Dollars...
I’m still just as clueless. I just have less time in my day to think about it...
Great Courses
We've looked at some great courses out there that can help you figure out what you love...
Starting a Business
The American Dream is anything you make it. What makes it American is your freedom to pursue it...
An Interview with Jill
Find out more about Jill and her awesome t-shirts!
Great Books
Check out these books that will help you think outside the cubicle...
An Interview with Jenni & Christine
I had the great opportunity of getting to sit down and talk to two (yes, two!) entrepreneurial moms at the same time...
First Steps in Business
So you have this great idea for a business...except now what do you do?
I quit my job during the worst economic crisis in my lifetime to...
I have an idea of something that is missing, something that will make people happy, and I want to make it happen.
Making Work "Work" For You
Wouldn't life be a whole lot more meaningful if you could enjoy the work you get paid to do?
It's Only A Penny
Money is the most powerful tool that we have at our disposal at this time, and I want to make sure my kids know now to use it...
When I Grow Up...
MOTHERHOOD implies something more than a career. We don't call it lawyerhood or architecthood. To me motherhood — just seems bigger somehow....
America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money
Your guide to living better, spending less, and cashing in on your dreams...
Growth Spurts - "Did That Hurt?"
I realize now I needed to live a creative life as an actor and a writer in order to bring my offering back to the business world...
Moms Making Cents
I may do my due diligence for big-budget items, but my day-to-day spending does not receive the same attention...
The World Will Be Saved By The Western Woman
Mothers are the source of life — and boy do we know how to manage it...
I Saw The Signs
"I have children and I have my work. And it's not easy. I used to think I could have it all. Now I realize I have to make choices."
Do You Know Where Your Money Is? Yeah, Me Neither.
I can't tell you how uncomfortable it is not to know exactly where my dollars are...
