I know we have all heard the “get out of your comfort zone” speech at some point in our lives, but the truth is…it’s still just as relevant in today’s society, especially within our own careers. Should I move to a different department? Should I go back to school? Should I give up on a promotion (and steady income) to follow my dream? Should I deplete savings and launch my own shop? Does any of that sound familiar? It definitely does to me. Here’s the thing… I feel like most

Yesterday a CEO who I have been quoting for years handed over his Pike Place key to a successor. So today I am filling you in on a man I very much admire as an entrepreneur- with nothing but gratitude for the happiness his coffee empire has brought me. Let’s get to it… Howard Shultz first started with Starbucks in 1982 as the head of retail and marketing operations. He had gone to Seattle to investigate this tiny coffee company who was buying an obscene amount of espresso

I wanted to quickly touch on a brand that most of my friends here in Houston haven’t yet experimented with… William Rast. It’s a country meets rock n’ roll inspired brand, founded by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, that I am currently living in (and want more of). Here’s the thing- I have only been wearing it for a little over a month, but their Spring 17 denim assortment and graphic artwork made me a fan. And since I honestly didn’t know much about how the brand came to

If you are anything like me, this quote has become your new best friend, and it’s what you look to when any self-doubt or negative opinion surfaces. It’s what keeps you sane if you’ve lost focus, and it’s what makes your journey a happy one. Why? Because you aren’t worried about what everyone else thinks, wants, or expects from you. You are just being you. Which, I might add, is incredibly difficult for any dream-chaser and entrepreneur. In a world where social acceptan

Your resident retail nerd is back! Let’s dive into what’s been happening with some of your favorite retailers… Yesterday’s big news came from Jet.com, as they are about to own Modcloth, a women’s e-commerce fashion brand who’s known for it’s vintage-inspired styling. Why is this big news? Because Walmart owns Jet.com, and they recently also purchased ShoeBuy.com and Moosejaw (think outdoor apparel). And while I understand why Walmart/ Jet are buying up additional e-commer

Just in case you fast forward through commercials at night, you may have missed the fact that Under Armour is now available in all Kohl’s locations and on-line. It’s a partnership that most of the industry is excited about, and that definitely includes me. And while I have always been a fan of Under Armour, there has definitely been a huge opportunity for the brand to get in front of more women- especially moms (in my opinion). So with the activewear trend, aka athleisure,