Stacy & Alexandra

Infuse Your Mission into Your Brand for Maximum Impact

Blog Business Tips August 24, 2014

We go into business for a reason. We are passionate about helping people solve a specific problem – committed to making their lives easier, or richer, or more fulfilling in some way. When we start out, we are driven by a mission to truly make a difference – while earning an income – in a way that is authentic and rewarding. And then, in so many cases, something happens. While we’re so busy hustling to sell our wares, get new... View Article

Reducing Your Stuff Will Make You Happier

Mom Life March 20, 2014

{This post is a guest submission by Jo Ebisujima (bio below).  Just in time for a bit of Spring cleaning.  STUFF BEGONE!} STUFF. We all have it and most of us have too much of it. Not only is there our personal stuff, but there is the partners’ and kids’ stuff too.  Even pets have a collection of stuff! Why do we have so much stuff? Well there are many reasons.  Living in a society where material goods equal wealth... View Article

Warning :: Happiness + Success Is Not Enough

Everything Else February 27, 2014

In January, I shared with you that my word for 2014 is FLY. And I’ve been flying. But there was something I forgot about flying. Lemme explain. Check out this pic from our Femfessionals lunch yesterday.  The room was filled with women entrepreneurs connecting, elevating, and inspiring one another.  We had the amazing Share Ross, Vixen bassist and an extraordinary coach for creative entrepreneurs, speak to the group about creating fans through video.  She was a huge hit.  (Expect some... View Article

What if Your Business FAILS!?!

Business Tips February 5, 2014

It really does take a village to to “have your mom cake and eat it too” – the life of a mompreneur is unique and busy and rewarding and can be a roller coaster, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything, right? But what if your business fails? It happens, and there IS life after.  Take it from my friend Teana. Teana is one woman who is totally committed to thriving as an entrepreneur, and her story is hugely inspiring... View Article

Yoda - Do or Do Not. There is no try.

The 3-letter Word That Might Be Killing Your Success

Business Tips January 21, 2014

“I’ll try,” she said. “You’ll try?” I said. “Yes, I’ll try,” she said. That’s when I stopped her. “You’re not working with me so you can ‘try’ to take action,” I said.  “You’re working with me because you are committed to taking action, right?” “Right,” said my client, looking a bit confused. Here’s the thing. When you’re meeting a friend for a movie, you set a time to meet up, and then you show up at that time. When you’ve... View Article

FLY

Set a Clear Intention for 2014

Business Tips January 14, 2014

My word for 2013 was COMMIT. And I did. I accomplished some big stuff in 2013. I have to consciously remind myself of that.  Because, to be honest, there was a lot I wanted to accomplish that I didn’t. It wasn’t a lack of work ethic.  Lack of ideas. Or lack of drive. It was fear. Fear of not getting it exactly how I wanted it. My word for 2014:  FLY. I am setting a clear intention that when the... View Article

Having Your Mom Cake, and Eating it Too

Mom Life January 9, 2014

How long does a woman need to be out of the workforce to start feeling like she has nothing to offer in the professional world anymore?  Does it take 8 years?  6 years?  3 years?  One year? For me, the feeling set in at about one year out.  I had unexpectedly resigned from my law firm while I was out maternity leave, and as we were coming up on my little man’s first birthday, I knew I was ready to... View Article

7 Worries You Can Let Go of in 2014

Everything Else January 2, 2014

Let’s be honest.  It’s virtually impossible to not experience some forms of worry, especially if you’re a parent.  We worry about our kids’ safety, our own health and longevity to be around to take care of them, our financial security, the planet.  But here’s 7 things you can stop worrying about in the New Year – all part of the formula for living a happier life. 1.  FOMO. If you’re in the cool crowd, you already know that FOMO means Fear... View Article