What Running Miles Has In Common With Running Your Business
Fresh from a 3-mile run, Donna Maria compares the marathon-like mindset required for running, to the marathon-like mindset required to be successful in business.
Happy Mother's Day
Donna Maria wishes everyone a Happy Mother’s Day!
What Happens When Women Write, Part 2
Last year, I told you about what happened when a blogger chronicled her experiences making every single recipe in one of Julia Childs’s cookbooks. The blogger eventually found fame as the subject of a movie starring Meryl Streep. I am amazed at how much blogging has enhanced my life. I suppose it’s no wonder then…
Shea Butter Importer Empowers The Women Of Africa
Donna Maria interviews Funlayo Alabi, co-owner of Shea Radiance, about how her business empowers the women of Ghana by providing opportunities for fair shea butter manufacture and trade.
Lifestyle CEO Teleseminar Tonight! dM's Secrets To Creating The Life You Love!
Donna Maria announces The Lifestyle CEO Blueprint Coaching Program!
Small Business Owner Wins $100,000, No Strings Attached!
Donna Maria interviews Paula Davis, the Texas-based owner of Canyon Creek Soap Company, about how she won $100,000 in a business plan competition. This video was recorded live during my social media presentation at the 2010 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers.
Indie Business Book Club: "Delivering Happiness"
Donna Maria introduces her book choice for the May 2010 Indie Business Book Club: “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh.
The Care and Feeding of Your Passion
Donna Maria shares how her passion for making soap and cosmetics led to the Indie Beauty Network, and what you can do to turn your passion into a profitable business.
How To Move Past Fear And Into Achievement
Fear is not necessarily a bad thing. If you’re fearful of what might happen if you walk down a dark alley in the middle of the night, then your fear is definitely working for you (as long as you don’t walk down the alley!) But what about the type of fear that paralyzes us and…
The Sale Is Made Before People Get To Your Website
I talk to many people who are investing a lot of resources in their websites. Since you cannot sell anything without a good website, this is a good thing. What many people don’t embrace, however, is the fact that e-commerce at a website happens after a sale is made. In other words, a sale is…
The Importance of Owning Your Core Marketing Outlets and Content
Donna Maria reminds small business owners not to rely on third parties like Twitter, FaceBook, Posterous, YouTube, etc., for their core marketing outreach.
Some of My Plans For the Next 10 Years
The May 2010 issue of Oprah Magazine arrived in yesterday’s mail. The issue celebrates the publication’s tenth anniversary, and is packed with interesting articles and features from some very inspiring women. As I flipped through the pages, I could not help but notice this beautiful paper, typography, and lettering illustration of the number “10,” created…
The Benefits of Bricks and Mortar
Donna Maria interviews Teri Pringle, founder and CEO of Blue Flour Best Baked Goods in Colubmbia, SC, about her sweet baked treats and why she decided to open a retail store.
I'm in Teen Voices Magazine!
Donna Maria is excited to be included in Teen Voices Magazine!
Cookie TweetUp Friday in Columbia, SC!
Donna Maria announces a Cookie Tweetup, and interviews entrepreneur Teri Pringle, founder and CEO of Blue Flour-Best Baked Goods in Columbia, South Carolina.
4 Foundations of Meaningful Work
Donna Maria discusses 4 foundations of working with purpose: passion, creativity, flexibility and contribution.
Small Town Magic
I spent the part of my day enjoying small town magic near Charlotte, NC, where I live. My first stop was the Matthews Farmers Market. Today was opening day, and the energy and excitement was all around. Fresh herbs and vegetables, organic meats, savory muffins and sweets, handmade pottery, and even freshly made omelettes were…
Radio Show and Book Review: My Interview with Melinda Emerson
Donna Maria interviews Melinda Emerson about how to become your own boss in 12 months.
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Donna Maria shares tips on managing the chaos of simultaneously working from home and parenting, especially when things don’t go as planned. (What the background in this video for a good laugh.)
Roasted Vegetables With Thyme, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Donna Maria shares a clean, healthful recipe for Roasted Vegetables With Thyme, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
Failure Is Not Failure, Unless You Make It So
In When All Else Fails, Fail, I shared my thoughts on the importance of deliberately making things happen, even if you know they may not work out like you planned. I recommend this approach based on my belief that failure is not failure, unless you make it so. When you fail, you may not accomplish…