Are You Stuck?
11/26/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
Is your boss grumpy or unappreciative? Do you have a co-worker who takes credit for your ideas? Is your company or industry in decline? Most of us don’t do anything... read more
Pair of pink sneakers on a long beach.
Does the Shoe Fit?
11/05/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
Do you have a dream to make the world a better place?  Build stronger neighborhoods, improve the educational system, change how we use energy, create access to capital for overlooked... read more
Stacks of multi-colored hand-woven fabrics.
Indigenous Apparel - A Love-Making Fashion Company
09/24/2018
Julie Fahnestock
This is not just another story about an organic, fair trade clothing line. Yes, Indigenous is a luxury, ethical fashion, B Corp that weaves low-impact dyes, organic fibers, and fair trade wages... read more
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What do YOU See?
09/10/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
Are you feeling bored?  Do you want work that interests you? I have worked with lots of people who say: I’m bored with what I do. I’ve lost interest in ____. I’ve always done the... read more
Four men dive from the side into a swimming pool.
On Your Mark, Get Set...On Your Mark, Get Set...
08/20/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
Growing up in the hot South, I spent hours at the swimming pool. I learned to dive from the side of the pool and soon graduated to the “low board”.  In those days before concerns about... read more
Silhouette of two retirees watching sunset from under a tree
The Real Risks of Retirement Investing
08/09/2018
Merilee Kern MBA
To anyone on the glide path to retirement, it is becoming clear that today’s retirees are facing a completely different set of challenges than prior generations. This is the first generation in... read more
Grandmother and grand kids in kitchen with chef hats
Making Gravy
08/06/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
A newly wed wife came home from work one day to find her husband had prepared a roast.  She was thrilled, but puzzled: he had cut the ends off the roast before cooking it.  In her sweetest... read more
Long dining table set for fancy dinner.
Nourishing for the Love of Humanity - Karen Bevels Catering
07/20/2018
Julie Fahnestock
The Silicon Valley We know it for its genius, its startup tech community, its progressive culture, and its insane cost-of-living. All true. I also know it for Karen Bevels, a loving diamond of... read more
Green tree frog on branch with green leaves
Why I Hate Networking Events
07/09/2018
Jen Coken
I hate networking events. Don’t get me wrong, I love meeting new people. In fact, in my “business” meeting new people is a must.  As an entrepreneur, correction as a “solopreneur” (which just... read more

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Bright blue eye glasses on black background.
What do YOU See?
09/10/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
Are you feeling bored?  Do you want work that interests you? I have worked with lots of people who say: I’m bored with what I do. I’ve lost interest in ____. I’ve always done the... read more
Four men dive from the side into a swimming pool.
On Your Mark, Get Set...On Your Mark, Get Set...
08/20/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
Growing up in the hot South, I spent hours at the swimming pool. I learned to dive from the side of the pool and soon graduated to the “low board”.  In those days before concerns about... read more
Silhouette of two retirees watching sunset from under a tree
The Real Risks of Retirement Investing
08/09/2018
Merilee Kern MBA
To anyone on the glide path to retirement, it is becoming clear that today’s retirees are facing a completely different set of challenges than prior generations. This is the first generation in... read more
Grandmother and grand kids in kitchen with chef hats
Making Gravy
08/06/2018
Elizabeth B. Crook
A newly wed wife came home from work one day to find her husband had prepared a roast.  She was thrilled, but puzzled: he had cut the ends off the roast before cooking it.  In her sweetest... read more
Long dining table set for fancy dinner.
Nourishing for the Love of Humanity - Karen Bevels Catering
07/20/2018
Julie Fahnestock
The Silicon Valley We know it for its genius, its startup tech community, its progressive culture, and its insane cost-of-living. All true. I also know it for Karen Bevels, a loving diamond of... read more
Green tree frog on branch with green leaves
Why I Hate Networking Events
07/09/2018
Jen Coken
I hate networking events. Don’t get me wrong, I love meeting new people. In fact, in my “business” meeting new people is a must.  As an entrepreneur, correction as a “solopreneur” (which just... read more
A view of Mount Everest from below with Prayer Flags in foreground.
Systems Entrepreneur - Conquering Mount Everest, Together
07/03/2018
Julie Fahnestock
The social entrepreneur That’s the title in the triple bottom line business world that we use to refer to an innovator with an environmental or social mission. We’ve put faces to this role like... read more
Woman with co-workers in office with Happy Retirement balloons and cake.
5 Steps to Help Ensure Adequate Retirement Income
06/24/2018
Merilee Kern MBA
Expert tips for cultivating a nest egg that ‘really’ meets your nearing retirement needs While plenty of people are duly committed to saving for retirement through 401k, IRA, or other nest egg-... read more
Executive writing mathematical formula on window with dry erase markers
Where Are You on the Spectrum (of Impact?)
06/04/2018
Julie Fahnestock
Inspiring Capital Defines the Shades Corporate social responsibility. Philanthropic giving. B Corps, employee-owned cooperatives, nonprofits, and all the models in between. The world of... read more

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