By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer My friend Mark was a brilliant chef who started a small, artisan bakery. His croissants were legendary. He...

The email went out at 2 AM. I was in my home office, the only light coming from my monitor, the only sound the tap-tap-tap of my...

The text message arrived at 3 AM. It was from a frantic client. My website was down. And as my phone lit up with a dozen other...

By: Monique Davis I used to start every morning with the same ritual: a blank mind and a to-do list a mile long. What should I work on...

By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer Life as a professional woman is often described as a balancing act, but most days it feels more like a...

By: Monique Davis I was a few weeks into my first major product launch when I made a crucial mistake. In a rush, I accidentally sent an...

My first few years as a freelance graphic designer were a blur of "more is more." To land clients, I thought I had to offer everything:...

Written By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer The air in the small conference room was thick with unspoken tension. For weeks, I had been...

The Quiet Power of the Storyteller In a conference room buzzing with status updates and strategy charts, it wasn’t the executive with the...

Written By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer We don’t talk enough about the quiet weight  that women leaders carry. Not the big flashy...

Written By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer How to tell the difference—and why it matters more than ever.   She has the perfect logo. Her...

Written By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer Have you ever found yourself completely wiped out after a day of listening, supporting,...

Written By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer Releasing the pressure to meet standards no one actually asked for—and resetting your peace.   We...

By: Behind Her Brand The truth is, it’s not just about being good  at what you do anymore.It ’s about being seen  as the go-to in your...

By: Kimberly DeShields-Spencer Let’s be honest: LinkedIn has evolved. It’s no longer just the digital equivalent of a résumé, where you...

By: Behind Her Brand Let’s face it. Most of us would rather alphabetize a junk drawer than have a hard conversation. Whether it’s...

Have you ever had someone reach out to you for support—whether it’s for a business, an event, a fundraiser, or even just to celebrate a...

Assertive communication—it’s such a game-changer, right? Whether you’re trying to speak up in a meeting, set boundaries with a friend, or...

In the whirlwind of workplace dynamics, our reputations can make or break our careers. Maybe you missed a crucial deadline, let emotions...

Let’s face it: the idea of personal growth  is everywhere. But between work deadlines, daily routines, and trying to stay grounded in an unpredictable world, staying curious can feel like another thing on the to-do list. This isn’t that. This is about reclaiming the spark that makes you wonder, "What else is possible?" It's about practical ways to stretch your thinking and fuel your spirit. Not in some ideal future — but right here, right now, in the middle of your real life.