The working mom struggle.

The hardest part about being a working mom is wondering if the occasional sick days will affect my company winning a piece of new business. It’s not about missing tiny moments because as a society, we have all come to the conclusion that we aren’t missing anything anymore. We are leaning in hard to quality over quantity and that philosophy has helped me nurture relationships with both of my children now more than ever. Thirty minutes of raw, unedited conversation with my third grader is 100% more valuable than ten minutes of distracted play. Trust me…I’ve been there enough to know.

Family, Career, Most PopularJohanna GrangeJanuary 30, 2020working mom, work life balance, mo guilt, work guiltComment

What is your UVP?

Hi! I am re-sharing a social media post from last week because it was so well received. I received many meaningful, vulnerable DMs from it that it only made sense to memorialize it in the best way possible. I discussed unique value propositions and our beliefs that ultimately strengthen our character and shape us into who we are today.

I hope you enjoy this read as must as I did writing it. Enjoy!

6 ways to reinvigorate your spirit.

September really tested my endurance. On a professional level, we experienced a whole lot of change and while we navigated it all with grace, thanks to a rock solid team and tremendous problem solving skills, it left me really exhausted and unmotivated. September took the wind out of my sails and I did not feel like myself for over a month and a half.

An update.

It’s been two weeks since I’ve written a blog post. That, to me, is unsettling. It’s also a really good indication that I’ve either been in the weeds at work or have hit a wall, creatively speaking. Well, the answer is a bit of both. I don’t think people realize how challenging it is to be creative at the drop of a hat and to run a side hustle on top of a FT hustle. It. isn’t. easy. In fact, I have found myself a little crabby these past two weeks because I needed that outlet. I needed to pour myself into something that didn’t have any rules. <i.e. my blog!>

Tiered dress.

I needed a moment. I didn’t have an ounce of time to be creative last week. Head down, business was the name of the game and this weekend I took a much needed deep breath. Needed.

Resilience + balance. <the truth about becoming an entrepreneur>

Solopreneur. Mompreneur. Entrepreneur. They all point to the same title but what does it mean for you as you contemplate this roller coaster of a journey? I can sum it up in two words: wildly exhausting. Wild and exhausting don’t always have to have a negative connotation. I was a wild 20-something which = I had a heck of a lot of fun! Traveling Europe was exhausting which = fulfilling, enriching, my brain exploded with an appreciation for a different culture.

Vacation + why I will never be able to disconnect.

I just returned from another Mexican adventure. Let me start with the simple fact that Mexico is always a good idea. Always. Two back to back trips further cemented my love for this country. That said, with any travel comes tiny moments of clarity. Some are welcome and some are just a drag to face. So let's start with the good stuff...

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