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SWAGGER
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Krista
Jan 72 min read
New Year Thoughts
The last day of 2024 I woke up with a revelation. I am 54 and I have been talking about getting a little Botox and maybe some BBL with...
Derron
Dec 29, 20243 min read
From Interaction to Impact: How Tailored Service Boosts Customer Loyalty
In today’s crowded marketplace, customer loyalty isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a critical differentiator between businesses that thrive...
Krista
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Keeping the Joy in Christmas
Years ago, my daughter asked Santa for a Barbie Dream House for Christmas. Toys R Us was in the town where my sister in law was a...
Krista
Sep 30, 20243 min read
Make the Rest of the Year Count
My favorite time of year is “Back to School!” No, I am not in school and all of my children are grown. One of them is in college and one...
Krista
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Progress is Always Better Than Perfection
I have tried to read the entire Bible many times in my life and I finally did it!! Did I have help? YES. The Bible Recap is amazing at...
Krista
May 3, 20242 min read
Beautiful Growth out of the Rocky Parts
I took a walk last weekend while I was staying at the lake. I was miserable walking up the steep hill and then I saw this beautiful...
Krista
Apr 19, 20242 min read
Your Fundraising Projects ARE Your Priorities
As public organizations dip their toe into private fundraising, there is much to learn. Public organizations, such as universities,...
Krista
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Find Your Inner Child and Don’t Lose Her
I recently had the privilege of traveling to the Dominican Republic. What a beautiful place and an all-inclusive resort allows you to...
Krista
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Unexpected Blessings from Disappointment
For Christmas this year Derron got my three daughters and I appointments at a swanky spa! So fun and exciting! Not JUST getting your...
Derron
Jan 17, 20244 min read
Is your heart in it?
While in Florida with my family for the holidays I decided to start running again. My middle daughter invited me to train for the Ky...
Krista
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Coming Out on the Other Side
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! I have so many amazing holiday memories and most years I drag those memories out and...
Derron
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Taking a Breather: Recharging for a New Year
As we approach the holiday season, I wanted to share a thought with all of you – a reminder to take a pause, savor the moment, and...
Derron
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Your Attitude Determines Your Longevity
While in Columbia, SC on business recently, I met a wonderful lady. While I do not recall her name, I cannot forget her style. She was so...
Derron
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Finding Your Spark
As I was sitting in our boat in the middle of Dale Hollow Lake surrounded by my family, I kept thinking how blessed I was with the life I...
Derron
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Valued and Valuable:Two Words in Every Successful Company
One of my daughters called me recently to share her excitement for a new opportunity she was getting with her job. The energy in her...
Derron
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Success in Sales Comes From Having More Problems
Believe it or not, the success you have in sales ultimately comes from having more problems. However, the biggest problem most...
Krista
Sep 3, 20232 min read
Stop Comparing Your Life!
Self Care is Not Selfish As we head into a long weekend, let’s talk about self-care. How many times do we as women take care of what...
Derron
Aug 27, 20232 min read
The Formula for Effective Leadership is EM Squared
There are thousands of articles written about the differences between a leader and a manager. Most of us who have been in the workforce...
Krista
Jul 25, 20233 min read
I LOVE MONDAYS
Every Sunday afternoon, I make a plan for the week. It used to be meal prep time, but since the quarantine/pandemic days of summer, it is...
Krista
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Stop Comparing Your Life!
Stop Comparing Your Life to Someone Else's Highlight Reel We have all been told that the women on the front of fashion magazines are air...
Krista
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Lessons Learned from Butterscotch
Butterscotch grew up with our girls and when we lost him, we lost a family member. You can learn more from the family pet than you ever...
Krista
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Don't Tear Each Other Down
OK Ladies. We have got to do a better job of cheering each other on! Men are no longer holding us back, we are pushing each other down...
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