This week is so much fun! I am in my hometown of Washington, DC, for several days to enjoy time with my family and to set the stage for some exciting things coming up here at the Indie Business Network. You’ll be hearing a lot more details in the coming days, but for now, I…
In this quick video, I share with you three simple steps to being productive when you have to work around your children. I’ve been doing it for nearly 14 years, and it’s not easy. But it can be done if you take it one step at a time. These tips are very basic and easy…
I grew up watching the Washington Redskins. Every Sunday was a football Sunday in my home. While the Redskins have not been to a Big Game in years, I love Mia Jackson’s Sideline Pass organization for what it does to help women connect around football and other sports. Recently, I sat down with Mia on…
You’re Invited To Blast Off Your Family Business: July 27, 2011.
Donna Maria introduces her husband, Darryl’s, new Family Business TV FaceBook Page.
Donna Maria interviews Tony and Linda Cole about how they kept their family and business strong during and after a family health crisis.
Donna Maria Coles and Darryl Johnson’s Family Business Focus TV Episode #1
Join dM and her family LIVE on New Year’s Day for a special Family Business Focus event!
Donna Maria summarizes a proposed amendment to a new food bill, and opines that a similar amendment is necessary for the proposed Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010.
Donna Maria celebrates the opening of IBN member GCDSpa’s new studio!
Donna Maria shares what’s on the minds of our nation’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Donna Maria introduces IBN member Maggie Hanus of A Wild Soap Bar in Manor, Texas!
Donna Maria shares her “Family Business Road Show” pitch to become “Oprah’s Next TV Star”!
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.)
I maintained the Lifestyle CEO blog from September 2005 to September 2006. I recently reviewed it for content I could share with you here. I was delighted to discover that nearly every post is more relevant today than it was when I originally published it. This one, from November 10, 2005, is one of my…
I enjoy working in a family business. After spending so many years fighting rush hour traffic and toiling away in the corporate jungles of Washington, DC, I am thankful for my lifestyle. I don’t have to jump through administrative hoops to take my children to the pediatrician’s office. I have more control over how my…
Donna Maria shares how the impact of Steve Jobs’ of Apple’s medical leave of absence points out the importance of succession planning for Indie Business owners.
Donna Maria shares her 2009 small business predictions.
The feds don’t do much to help today’s family make ends meet and find that elusive thing called work-life balance. But how much do we expect them to do? In my opinion, what we need to be working on is embracing the work-life merger anyway. This morning, a Good Morning America segment reported that the…