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The Navigator’s SHIFT Compass: Build A Business That Fits You

Forget scale-at-all-costs strategies. Here’s how to build a sustainable business that makes sense for your life, not someone else’s. You might be in the middle of one of those “how did I end up here?” moments. I’ve had plenty. I didn’t set out to build an empire. I just wanted to use my skills, make…

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This Wasn’t the Business I Meant to Build

I found my way back by making clarity my compass, not someone else’s blueprint. You’re doing everything they say you should—checking boxes, hitting milestones—yet something feels off, like you’re walking the path in someone else’s shoes. That has been me over the last few years – running my WordPress agency and pivoting to Digital Navigator…

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Success Isn’t a Shortcut—It’s a Way of Thinking

What if your next big win wasn’t about a faster shortcut—but a better way of thinking? I’m the kind of person who actually reads the instructions. Not just skims them—reads, rereads, then lines up the pieces before beginning to build anything. Measure twice and cut once. That’s my motto. When the new outdoor furniture for…

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Your Business Isn’t Broken—It’s Just Backed Up

Backups in your business? Here’s how a kitchen sink disaster taught me to shift perspective, find help, and keep moving. Have you ever had one of those moments when a simple mistake snowballs into what feels like a full-blown disaster? The kind that leaves you thinking, “How did I not see this coming?” I certainly…

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Overpacked Schedules & the Illusion of Preparedness

Why Saying Yes to Everything is Weighing You Down I’ve gotten good at packing for trips—but it wasn’t always like that. I’ve always believed it’s better to be overprepared than underprepared. And because of my heart issues, I run cold, so layers are my best friend. Overpacking was just a way of life. Whether I…

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Your Audience Isn’t Engaging? Here’s Why (And How to Fix It)

More content isn’t the answer. Learn what actually drives engagement and keeps people coming back. You planned everything perfectly—so why is no one engaging? It started with a well-planned friends group vacation to the beach. It should have been the perfect getaway, right? Not quite – the destination was agreed upon, the activities for the…

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Small, Engaged Communities Win Every Time

Building a loyal audience isn’t about numbers—it’s about connection. We’ve been taught that bigger is better. More followers, more subscribers, more connections—it all sounds great in theory. But what if I told you that a small, engaged community can have more impact than a massive, scattered one? What if your audience doesn’t need to be…

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The Moment I Realized My Audience Was All Wrong

The hard lesson that transformed my messaging, offers, and success. Have you ever met someone and thought, “Wow, we could be friends forever—no drama, no headaches, just pure connection?” I’ve always been intentional about who I keep close. I look for people who share my values, bring good energy, and approach life with an open…

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The Power of Being Genuinely Curious

The best business connections often start with two simple words: ‘Tell me.’” My friend Vic and I met through our RV camping adventures. She’s more laid-back and, while friendly, often reserved in conversations. I’m the opposite—I need to know all the details. Where people come from, what they do, their families, their fun, and more….

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