What Theatre Taught Me About Running A Company
A few weeks ago I went to World Information Architecture Day, a global event geared towards information architects, user experience experts, developers, and designers. During one of the breaks, I…
Another Harsh Reality for Women Entrepreneurs
Last year, my friend met with an advisor. She assumed the meeting was meant to to catch-up and discuss the growth of her company or so she thought. “Instead, this…
Attention Entrepreneurs: Sell or Die
Last week, I was chatting with a friend who has a background in sales. She had been working pro bono for a startup that offered her a permanent position with…
The Survival Guide for the Broke Entrepreneur
Dear Alexandria, Your balance fell below $25 on… I’m pretty sure Bank of America sent me this notification at least 20 times in 2013 (Sorry, Bank of America). Unfortunately, I’m…
Women Don’t Need Balls
I don’t want to be seen as a woman “with balls” just because I’m a business woman. It’s archaic and unhelpful for women to be branded with masculine traits when…
Business Lessons from a Hot Dog Joint
Hot Doug’s is a hot dog joint in Chicago that closed on October 3rd. If you’re from Chicago or live in Chicago, you have to live under a rock to…
What Every Startup Should Live By
“Ghandi once said that “your habits become your values and your values become your destiny.” Now apply that to your business. When you’re starting a business there are formalities you…
Redefining Your Entrepreneurial Hustle
As an entrepreneur you’re programmed to hustle, especially when your company depends on you. I’m not talking about pulling one over on someone. I’m talking about that type of hustle…
Can Female Entrepreneurs Take Chicago Seriously?
The Chicago startup scene is growing and has been over the past few years. In 2013, a Forbes article highlighted how Chicago’s startup scene was “on fire”. Interestingly, out of…