Communications
NY TravFest: Oh, The People You’ll Meet
I spent a rainy Saturday leaning into all things travel at NY TravFest, a four-day conference dedicated to connecting industry professionals and enthusiasts to their passion for seeing the world. It was my first visit to the Bohemian National Hall. The building’s neo-Renaissance architectural exterior facade a pop of color on an otherwise residential street. […]
MoreMarketing, Monday
Mondays, even when you’re working for yourself can be a challenge. Even with a beautiful spring day as part of the canvas. I wake early to tackle the garden before the day; although not early enough to make it to yoga. I register for Creative Mornings‘ Friday session and hop on the train to Grand Army Plaza. […]
MoreCollaborating with Google Drive
When I think about what I used to do to feed my obsession with word processing, archaic software systems like WordPerfect 2.0 and Lotus 1–2–3 come to mind. I can’t help but remember the negotiating with any and every family or friend with access to the Microsoft Office Suite professional licensing codes. This was before […]
MoreConversational Storytelling, or The Art of Sneezing
Hello. No, not Adele. It’s just me, Andrea. We haven’t met yet. But I think we will, one day soon. I’ll be the one writing in a notebook with a pencil, drinking coffee; there’s one chair free, it’s opposite of me. You may hesitate momentarily at the idea of sharing space with a stranger, then decide […]
MoreMichael Strahan: Succeed in Business
Earlier this week I attended Salesforce’s Small Business Basecamp, a half-day conference offering hands-on advice on how to grow and launch your business. In addition to Salesforce, there were many leading brands represented including Amazon Business, Squarespace, WeWork, Yelp, Zenefits, RingCentral, and others. The agenda featured a fireside chat with media personality and SuperBowl Champion, […]
Moredriven to distraction
How many times have you had a great idea and filled with inspiration and momentum switched over to a productivity app or a post-it to jot it down only to be distracted mid-thought? This happens to me every single day. I troll the Internet for advice on how to thwart distractions and sharpen my focus. The […]
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