Save A Little, Lose A LOT
Thanks to 2020, many businesses are trying to save money (myself included). After spending nearly 20 years in hospitality, we use a term...
RE-THINK Diversity
If you’ve been following the news, diversity is the topic for business—no ifs, and, or buts about it. Decade after decade, corporations...
Storytime: The Fake Ally
The fake ally. We’ve all known them, and we’ve all experienced them. The tricky part is identifying them before you’re in too deep. This...
Misfit or "Miss Fit"
Remember back in high school when your goal was to fit in? The last thing you wanted to be was a misfit. You’d do almost anything to be...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The Cost of Leadership
Probably one of the most historic Black History months in history belongs to 2021. And while we have so many accomplished black...
STORYTIME: Working While Black
Now that we’re on the same page about the differences between inclusion and exclusion, I’m going to share a personal story to put things...
Inclusive is NOT Exclusive
We live in a society that values exclusivity. Private clubs, private yachts, secret doors, luxury memberships, the list goes on and on....
Play Your Part
We’ve talked about all the BS and why excuses are no longer acceptable. Now, let’s get into action! All of us can do better by making...
Hope on The Horizon
There’s hope on the horizon. Hope for people to do better. Hope for America to do better. There’s also BS on the horizon. And well,...
Year of The SAVAGE
I love being a SAVAGE. Mainly because the world itself makes the snootiest of people cringe, and I have to admit, it's a thing of mine....
Fixing Common Brand Mistakes
Let's say you think you have the perfect business name, killer logo, and a product or service the world is just going to love. All that's...
A New Word Of Mouth
We're all so busy running our businesses that we don't always recognize the resources we have in our vendors. They can be such a great...
Say YES To Change
Many of us loathe this word. And the very idea of change can send chills up our spines. But, ask yourself...is it really that bad?...
Creating the Right VIBE
Webster's dictionary definition. VIBE /vīb/ (n.): a person’s emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by...