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How to Drive Massive Traffic to Your Website Using Pinterest

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  Alright, sis, let’s talk about one of the most underrated tools for driving traffic to your website: Pinterest .  You might be using it to plan your dream home or create a virtual vision board but it is also a goldmine for business. If you’re not leveraging Pinterest to boost your website traffic, you’re leaving money on the table  and I don’t like that for you sis.  What is Pinterest? For those who might not be super familiar, Pinterest is a visual search engine. Unlike other social media platforms, Pinterest isn’t just about connecting with friends or following influencers.  It’s a place where people go to find inspiration and discover new ideas—whether it’s recipes, home decor, fashion tips, or yes, products to buy. Pinterest works by allowing users to create and organize “boards” where they save “pins.”  Each pin is essentially an image or graphic that links back to a website. So when someone clicks on a pin, they’re taken directly to the site it’s linked to—aka your website. Wh
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Navigating Life Shifts: Taking Time to Heal and Learn About Yourself

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Sis , if you’re reading this, chances are you’re going through some major emotional shifts, just like I am right now.  Life’s got a way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it?  I’m currently navigating a major life change, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. But here’s the thing: as much as it feels uncomfortable, it’s been an opportunity to dig deeper into myself and figure out what’s been keeping me stuck, emotionally. Like, I’ve been learning about validation – you know, that need for someone to tell you that you’re enough, that you’re doing alright.  But I’ve realized that seeking that validation from others, especially when I haven’t given it to myself first, is a recipe for disaster.  It got me thinking about how my emotional reactions are tied to old patterns, like attachment styles.  If you’ve ever heard of “disorganized avoidant” or “fearful avoidant,” let me tell you—those hit a little too close to home. I was reading through some material the other day, and I couldn’t he
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Stop Waiting for Opportunity to Come to You

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Sis, let me be real with you for a minute. A couple of months ago, I had enough.  Enough of waiting around for something to happen. Enough of hoping that some magical opportunity would just fall into my lap.  You know what I realized? Opportunities aren’t just handed out like party favors. They can be given, sure, but just as easily snatched away. So I decided—I wasn’t going to sit around and wait for someone to open a door for me. I was going to kick that door down and create my own damn opportunities. And that’s exactly what I did. My best friend and I decided to take a risk and host our first women’s meet-up and networking event. We didn’t wait for an invitation to someone else’s table—we built our own.  And guess what? It was a hit.  We didn’t know all the answers, and we definitely didn’t have everything figured out. But we took the leap anyway, and it paid off big time. So, what opportunities are you waiting on?  You’re sitting there wishing you had more money? Start the business
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Finding My Breath of Fresh Air: Just Me, No Strategy

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  Let me be real with y’all for a minute—sometimes, a girl just needs something that’s just for her.  No business, no strategy, no pressure to perform or hit the next goal. Just me, doing me, with no strings attached.

 I realized I needed that space—a little corner of the internet where I could talk about the things I love, things that light me up, without always being about the grind.  So, I started my blog. 
 Yeah, it’s still business adjacent—like let’s be real, I’m always gonna drop some gems—but it’s also about whatever I feel like sharing. 
 It’s the spot where I get to be a little more raw, a little more real, and a lot more me.
 But it didn’t stop there. 
 I joined Lemon8 some time ago, and let me tell you, it’s been a game-changer. I wanted a place where I could be free from the perfect feeds, the on-point branding, and the endless strategies that come with being an entrepreneur. 
 I just wanted to show up as I am, post what I feel, and let the chips fall where they may.  And
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Rediscovering My Dream: From Boutique Burnout to Fulfillment

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  Girl, let me share something raw with you.  There’s a huge difference between chasing a goal and living a dream. Tabitha Brown said it best—goals are just things you wake up one day and decide to do.  Maybe it’s because you saw someone else do it, and you thought, “I want that too.”  But a dream? A dream is different.  A dream is that thing that keeps you up at night, the purpose deep inside you that God planted there.  It’s the thing that tugs at your heart, no matter how busy life gets. I’ll be honest with you—that did something in my spirit. It really got me thinking like, my boutique used to be my everything. It was my passion, the thing I couldn’t wait to pour myself into.  But over time, it started to feel like just another job.  It became a task on my to-do list, a chore, something I had to get through rather than something I loved. When burnout hit, I wasn’t rushing to get back to it. I felt stuck. So, I asked myself, “What is my real dream?” I had a deep conversation with my
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Feeling Discouraged by Income Comparisons? Here’s How to Stay on Track and Achieve Your Goals

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You might hear, “$20K a month isn’t a lot of money. Just wait until you’re making $20K a day!”  But here’s the thing… to the womenprenuer struggling to hit those high-figure months, hearing this can be discouraging. It’s easy to let comparison steal your joy when you’re working hard but still not reaching those big sales goals. And if that’s you sis, know I see you and I understand. Please remember, that comparison can often lead to self-doubt and frustration.  Just because someone else is making $20K easily a month doesn’t mean you’re not doing enough or you’re doing something wrong. Your journey is unique to you and your experience. What really matters most is your progress and growth.  Comparing your current income to someone else’s larger number can feel like you’re not measuring up, but that’s not always the case. So let me give you some solid advice to help you get in position. ⤵️ Before you set your sights on those high-income targets, focus on building a strong foundation. Some
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How I Conquered Imposter Syndrome and Started Thriving in My Business (And How You Can Too)

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Sis, Imposter syndrome had me in a CHOKEHOLD.  If you know anything about it, it is like that sneaky little voice inside your head that tries to convince you that you’re not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough to claim the success you’ve worked so hard for. Trust me, I know all too well how that feels.  I remember sitting in my home office, back when I first started scaling my boutique (AVM FASHION), staring at like fourteen $100-$300 orders on my Shopify dashboard. I felt excited…at first. Then I was terrified, overwhelmed, etc. I didn’t have a team. How could I process all these orders. What if I’m not good enough? What if I messed up and they bad mouthed me or never shipped with me again? I felt like I was moving too soon and was unprepared.  Like many women in business, I used to let self-doubt and imposter syndrome dictate my moves and that was just one of many times.  That did NOTHING but hold me back and keep me stuck in my comfort zone. I knew I was the blame for holdin
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