faulker076

July 25, 2012 I recently wrote a post about how being a woman plays a role in entrepreneurship. Since writing this, the reality has become more grimly clear. Generally, I am realizing that the men I am coming across categorize women into one of two types: a ditsy, easy slut or an uptight bitch. Thankfully, I think , I have been the latter. When I decided to focus on my business full-time, I told myself that I would be authentic while “being” a businesswoman. I can be sensitive, goofy, and insecure sometimes. I promised that I wouldn’t hide these things (the way I have in the past to feign shrewdness and toughness.) Now, I am finding it harder and harder to keep this promise. Ugly Truth. Unfortunately, I am forced to use more discretion than I anticipated for this blog now that I am working in the entertainment industry but I am certain that what I’ve been experiencing transcends all industries. The misogyny I witness each day is becoming numbing. Here are a few, among so many, ...

July 5, 2012 There is something about entrepreneurs that makes us believe that we can do things differently… better. This motivation is what wakes us up at sunrise and keeps us glued to our inboxes, spreadsheets, and phones until after midnight. It is the superhuman energy that provides confidence, humility, relentless drive and minds that race a mile a minute. We’re always thinking of something that we could be doing- all of the time. It is what generates excellence. Mediocrity Antidote: Vision Board, Positive Affirmations, & Will-Do List The feeling is great but I am realizing that this driving force can be easy to lose when you’re surrounded by people who… well... people who don’t work that hard. Attention aspiring entrepreneurs!!!! Mediocrity is everywhere and it is highly contagious. I am not joking. Preface: I have been spoiled. I have had the immense pleasure of having some extraordinary clients, business partners and now artist (the more experience I get, the more I ...