Introductory note: The word, “hustle,” as in “side hustle” has a negative connotation to me. It means to work rapidly or to pressure or coerce someone to do something. Personally, I don’t feel that definition benefits what entrepreneurs and part-time business owners are trying to accomplish when they are working to build an additional stream […]
“Tonia, how do you stay so organized? How have you been productive and create/launch a new podcast, put out new content each month, build your email list, Instagram and Pinterest marketing skills so quickly?” These are questions I’ve been asked in one way or another over the past few months, since I left my corporate […]
I’ve been immersing myself in the wisdom and teachings of Seth Godin – author, entrepreneur and teacher. He writes and speaks about changing mindsets and how to be more successful and fulfilled in our lives. In a recent episode of his podcast, “Akimbo,” he talks about how being told to “find our passion,” ultimately sets […]
At least once a month, I find myself struggling to feel creatively inspired. Imagine that! The person you may hire to motivate and coach you to be your best self struggles. Well, we’re all human, aren’t we? Personal struggle isn’t anything new. It would be weird if we didn’t struggle. It’s what we do when […]
We’re all motivated by different things. Whether we recognize it or not, at our core, we are all driven by our beliefs, value systems, and passions. These key factors inform our choices, actions and ultimately, our successes. I start every potential client relationship with a discovery call. This complimentary call provides an opportunity for me […]
It goes without saying – but I’m going to say it – in order to achieve your goals, you must try; even more so if you’re pursuing your own business. Starting from zero, or anywhere close, and getting to 100 requires a lot of personal effort. So, is this possible as an introvert? You really […]
Why Did I Become an Entrepreneur? I get this question a lot. And really, it’s a culmination of things, which I’ll go into below. The greatest inspiration for following my own path, versus a prescribed career path, is my dad. As a self-employed CPA, he worked hard – extremely long hours during tax season – […]
If you looked in the mirror, right now, and asked yourself, “what am I worth?” what would be your answer? Are you worth a million dollars? Are you worth your house? Are you worth a lot? A little? Do you have a good sense of self worth? Or does it need a bit of a […]
Here we are – part 2 in a timely fashion! See what happens when you dream big, yet also set an achievable goal? I hope you took some time to work through the questions I left you with in my last post. If you’re here, and you’re reading, you’re ready! Here are my Top 10 […]
For the past 8+ years I’ve been (sing it with me now) workin’ 9 to 5, (actually, it’s more like 8ish to 5:30ish, because who really works 9 to 5’s anymore?) while simultaneously building my coaching and travel lifestyle businesses. Quite the balancing act. How I manage this is the most frequently asked question I […]
