My business partner, Foram, and I started ALV with a modest investment of $8k each. Six years, a pandemic and many pivots later, we are still going strong, and bootstrapping our way to success. As I’ve reflected on what’s gotten us here and what will enable us to get to the next level, I keep […]
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When we begin anything new, it can be scary. Question after question may swarm in our minds until we find ourselves doubting if we can actually do it. This is definitely the case when we become a manager for the first time. By intentionally leading with purpose, you can be a successful leader and gain […]
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“You know what’s fire? Cultivating relationships with people who genuinely want to see you win and pouring that same type of love back into them. Building community with the right people.” Michell C Clark The most confident I ever was in my idea, my business plan and myself was the day I left my corporate […]
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Now that you are in charge, the staff is looking to you to make great things happen, and yet as a new manager, you are just trying to remember to turn right for the breakroom and left for the restroom! There is so much to do. Even the first staff meeting is overwhelming because you […]
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I am a recovering people-pleaser. There was a time in my life when I was afraid to say no because I wanted everyone to like me. I avoided conflict to a fault. I didn’t speak up for myself. I subscribed to this toxic mindset because I saw this type of behavior equal success. Over the […]
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As a female-founded small business with a passion for helping others achieve their dreams, we believe in celebrating the wins of our community. Every month, we feature one Founding Female and the golden truths they acquired throughout their journey. We are endlessly inspired by the courage, grit, determination, and impact that our fellow Female Founders […]
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How To Befriend Your Inner Impostor to Build Confidence I remember the day I decided to resign from my secure corporate gig to follow my passion. I’d spent countless hours visualizing my future if I continued on the path I was on and countless hours visualizing the path less traveled: pursuing my dream of being […]
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The most frustrating thing about confidence is how effortless it appears for the people who have it to those who struggle with it. Everyone has that coworker who appears to have no problem speaking up in meetings. Or the friend who has no fear of chatting with new people at a party. While some people […]
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A new season brings change. Summer is fast approaching, and my world (at least here in Seattle) is starting to open up. For myself and my clients, the words commitment and intentionality keep coming to the surface as we navigate what this new season will bring. A commitment towards our goals and intentionality to realize […]
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Self-confidence isn’t something that happens overnight and it certainly doesn’t happen through a magic diet pill. We’ve been conditioned to believe that confidence comes from how people see us – our appearance, titles, wealth, achievements, etc. But when we depend on external validation or people to make us feel confident, that feeling becomes conditional. If […]
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What is Health & Wellness Coaching? Is it nutrition? Fitness? Meditation? Weightloss? Palo santo, healing crystals and full moon parties? Everyone has their own definition of what health and wellness is because “good health” feels different for everyone. Our bodies are vastly different and we all need different things to make us feel good. But […]
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The other day I was talking with a client about body image. She said to me “it’s just really hard to love parts of my body sometimes.” I agreed. Even when we try to “love all our imperfections,” it’s still indicating that we have undesirable features we have to force ourselves to love. That doesn’t […]
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