Does gathering the family for the holiday season give you anxiety? Are you typically hit with some of the more uncomfortable questions like “when are you getting married?” or “Why aren’t you in a relationship” or “Is that a real job?”. Your inner critic might be going insane. Try these tried and trusted tips to make your holiday gatherings that much more enjoyable, for everyone and to cultivate deeper connections with those that you love.

Creating hundreds of new connections per year has taught me so many things. But one stands out in particular. The biggest problem that female entrepreneurs struggle with is perfectionism - very closely related to burnout. Kimberly Irving struggled with this herself, but now she’s in the business of helping other entrepreneurs understand their stress, define what success means to them and ultimately help them hit their life and business goals. Read on to learn the mechanisms of stress according to Kimberly, and her advice to hack them.

After figuring out the classic “American Dream” no longer worked for her, Vanja Markovic decided to go on a journey of self-discovery. She realized photography was her calling. After mastering the technical aspects, Vanja discovered her second passion of storytelling through brand photography. Now, she helps entrepreneurs with brand recognition by telling their visual stories. Read more to find out what advice Vanja has to offer for photographers and entrepreneurs. 

In true entrepreneurial fashion, Stephanie Trzaska noticed an opportunity when her Instagram following continued to reach out and ask for help to start their own businesses. So, she stepped up to the plate and pivoted from her original idea. From a Montessori consultant to launching Little Scraps of Magic, she now guides moms to balance their businesses with their family lives, starting with finding their why.