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Is it just me, or is the energy in the Triangle absolutely ELECTRIC right now?? ⚡️✨Being a small business owner can some...
03/14/2026

Is it just me, or is the energy in the Triangle absolutely ELECTRIC right now?? ⚡️✨

Being a small business owner can sometimes feel like you’re on a lonely island, but honestly, there is no better place to plant your roots and grow than right here. I love being surrounded by ourculture of innovation -- and a talent pipeline that is mind-blowing! 🤯 (Big news to come!)

And I think what I love MOST is our collaborative spirit. It’s about genuine connection: building the "bones" to nourish your dreams. 🦴🌱 It makes us stronger, more resilient, and way more creative!

I’m so grateful to be part of this marvelous ecosystem. If you’re building something here, I’m cheering you on LOUDLY! 📣🙌

Tag a local business owner who inspires you in the comments! Let’s spread the love. 👇

OOOF!!  A day filled with expo fun is exhilarating AND exhausting, too!  Where are my fellow introverts?? LOL  Still...w...
02/27/2026

OOOF!! A day filled with expo fun is exhilarating AND exhausting, too! Where are my fellow introverts?? LOL Still...

we are so thankful for getting to meet and have wonderful conversations with dozens of creative and inspired people busy contributing to the community and economy 🤩 . Thank you to all who stopped by our booth!!

And extra-special gratitude goes out to all those who generously donated to the huge raffle basket, and all the smaller assorted bags and gifts throughout the event.

If you won something, please do reach out to the folks who gifted to you -- I promise they'll be someone you want to know and have in your corner, even if you're not in the market for what they provide today. GOOD PEOPLE always.

If you meant to get the handout with our Human, Heart, and Hook Connection self-questions but forgot to scan, check the comments; I'll drop the link there (no email req'd).

02/24/2026

Raleigh-area friends! The Cary Business Expo will be happening again this week at Prestonwood Country Club on Wednesday, Feb 25, Noon-5pm. No admission fee -- but check their website in case registration is required.

We'll be at Booth #1 (a mini!), where we've created a unique, hands-on creative experience to help you re-center, think fresh, and have some fun -- with tools to help carry that clarity forward!

🎉 We've also got a boatload of goodies we'll be raffling all day, culminating in a mega-packed basket of generous gifts and offers from some of my favorite area companies with products and services catering to business owners.

A big shout out, and lots of love to all of you:

♥️ NC Cookie Momster, scrumptious handmade granola and classic cookies (great for business gifts!)

♥️ Semirosas Project Managers & Virtual Assistants, for systems, training and V.A. delivering smoother sailing for your operation.

♥️ Silver Lake Construction Co., a GC leading the way with commercial building you can truly rely on.

♥️ Big Frog of Raleigh, branded t-shirts, hats, and so much more -- a local favorite for teams of all sizes.

♥️ Insurance with The Beave's , our go-to health insurance problem-solver for individuals and groups.

♥️ Sawdust and Clay, for amazing, hand thrown pottery and other items you can brand for your business (or just enjoy yourself).

♥️ NCWaterHeaters.com Plumbing & Electrical, def the team whose number you'll want to keep for all of the above -- residential and home remodeling, too.

♥️ Anna Rook of Bark and Bloom, for flower arrangements you feel, all grown and designed in F-V -- one-of-a-kind client gifts!

♥️ Anderson Legal, business attorneys with heart (and fight when you need it), who you'll DEFINITELY want on your side!

♥️ Manhattan Pizza - Holly Springs, with catering and so much more that will make you feel like grandma made it (if you had an Italian grandma, LOL).

♥️ Smart Cookie Wellness, by none other than Elise McCall with a passion for helping us navigate habit change, one smart move at a time.

♥️ John Wood, RE/MAX UNITED, for truly trusted commercial real estate guidance and local area expertise.

♥️ Zucchini Ink, for signage, design, and more -- she's been our go-to for banners, posters, biz cards etc, for years.

♥️ ConsiderJennifer, speaker and leader supporting teams and organizations in avoiding burnout (and much more).

♥️ Mitch Webb Somatic Coaching, teaching us how to recognize and release the cumulative battering our nervous systems take as we go through life.

♥️ Mobile Saltworks, where you can relax all your aches, pains, and stress away in a few minutes -- right outside your office door (or wherever you are!)

Woohoo!  More marvelous contributions to our raffles -- which will now not only be a basket, but a basket PLUS other hou...
02/23/2026

Woohoo! More marvelous contributions to our raffles -- which will now not only be a basket, but a basket PLUS other hourly raffles! 🎉❤️

Today we're featuring 3 of our favorite local businesses serving B2B clients:

🌟Anderson Legal: Cary-based attorneys who provide both exceptional talent and heart in Commercial, Business, Construction & Real Estate Law, along with several unique personal legal services including prenuptial agreements (particularly for business owners), and name changes. These folks are the real deal -- and you want them on YOUR side, not the other side!!

🌟 Consider Jennifer: Jennifer Myers, that is -- a woman we admire and love to champion for her leadership and team insights, speaking! We always learn from her whenever we connect. She's offering a terrific conversation to help leaders and teams begin to navigate burnout (among other challenges).

🌟 Zucchini Ink, led by the marvelous Wendy Zaccagnini, is our go-to resource for signs, banners (like our new one for the booth), business cards (also ours), and soooo many other things! Based in Clayton, she serves organizations and people across the area. Shop local, and love creative neighbors!

Don't forget, you can enter to win by dropping a business card at our Cary Chamber Business Expo, booth #1, on Wed., Feb 25. It's free and open to all, Noon - 5p. Check their website for registration details. Hope to see you there!

Another SCRUMPTIOUS contribution for our raffle basket comes, this pizza day, generously from Manhattan Pizza - Holly Sp...
02/20/2026

Another SCRUMPTIOUS contribution for our raffle basket comes, this pizza day, generously from Manhattan Pizza - Holly Springs (also on Falls of Neuse in Raleigh).

They make seriously delicious pizza, yes, but also mouth-watering sandwiches (like their new Balboa Cheesesteak), fresh salads, and a full-on catering menu and attentive service that is second to none. Love these guys.

What raffle?? You ask, and how do you get in?

Visit us at our Cary Chamber Business Expo booth on Wed. 2/25.

We promise a fun few minutes enjoying our not-like-a-booth Creative Lab Experience, and you can get an entry to win our ginormous raffle basket, or one of several other prizes. Check our feed for the ones we've already posted about... and keep watching because there's MORE to come!

We're very grateful for the love, support, and collaboration with every one of these quality companies, and are excited to share them with you!

One thing I love about being part of our local business community is the genuine passion so many bring to their industry...
02/19/2026

One thing I love about being part of our local business community is the genuine passion so many bring to their industry and clients -- and here are two more I'm thrilled to get to feature in our raffle basket!

Silver Lake Construction Co. , who brings an unmatched dedication to communication while always putting the clients' best interests first. Anyone needing help with commercial construction would do well to include them in the conversation!

Insurance with The Beave's , the one-and-only Susan Beavers, is our trusted resource for all things health insurance. We especially love that she helps small businesses provide solutions that work (which also helps keep employees from jumping for health coverage).

How can you enter the raffle? Stop by our Beacon Creative Lab Experience booth, #1, at the upcoming Cary Business Expo: Wed, 2/25, Noon-5pm at Prestonwood. We've got a fun and totally unique respite from the usual expo flow planned 😄!

Save the Date Raleigh-area friends!  The Cary Business Expo will be happening again at Prestonwood Country Club on Wedne...
02/18/2026

Save the Date Raleigh-area friends! The Cary Business Expo will be happening again at Prestonwood Country Club on Wednesday, Feb 25, Noon-5pm. No admission fee.

Stop by Booth #1 (a mini!), to enjoy a quick reset with Beacon Creative Lab during the Expo.

We've created a unique, hands-on creative experience to help you re-center, think fresh, and have some fun -- with tools to help carry that clarity forward.

Drop your business card for a chance to win our ginormous raffle basket too! The goodies are starting to come in, with generous gifts and offers from some of my favorite area companies.

Shown today:
🌟 a gorgeous mug from the artisans at Sawdust and Clay along with savings on your own branded hand-thrown ceramic creations.

🌟adorable wine bottle stoppers and an invitation from Semirosas Project Managers & Virtual Assistants , your resource for expert help optimizing your business and its processes (and much more.)

There are also 4 fine speakers, including my friend and the leader of Growth Academy Coaching - Joe Novara who'll be sharing insights on leading a multi-generational workforce. 😍.

So stop by the expo, and be sure to visit our Beacon Creative Lab "Experience".

🧀 Today is National Cheese Lover's Day, and as long time lovers of cheesy treats, we've just gotta ask... in your view i...
01/20/2026

🧀 Today is National Cheese Lover's Day, and as long time lovers of cheesy treats, we've just gotta ask... in your view is this TOO MUCH cheese 🤢, or HEAVEN ON A PLATE 😋?

Your fellow cheese lovers need to know what you think!!

As for me, when I spotted this dish advertised during one of Sunday's games, I couldn't help but have my doubts... cheese fondue has a certain appeal I guess, but 1100+ calories (that's a LOT of running we'd need to do!).

Will this be the next big thing? Clambered after, year after year when the cold pushes us to crave more calories?

Shout out to those folks at Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill for their photo, and to their recipe inventors who know doubt know their audience. (This newest creation is called the O-M-Cheeseburger, in case you were wondering.)

Today we honor Dr. King and the dream of a more just, compassionate world.He shared this message in a 1965 commencement ...
01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. King and the dream of a more just, compassionate world.

He shared this message in a 1965 commencement address at Oberlin College. We hope that by pausing to reflect on Dr. King’s dream of dignity and care for one another, it can help remind us all that we build it through care, courage, and everyday choices.

We have a long way to go, but together, with empathy and humanity, we can keep carrying it forward.

If you're seeing this, it's your sign to take a few deep breaths...After burning myself out last quarter, one of the pra...
01/13/2026

If you're seeing this, it's your sign to take a few deep breaths...

After burning myself out last quarter, one of the practices I'm growing is remembering that a little well-timed EBB pairs with the greater FLOW that my typically high-energy psyche loves. 😍

Join me in a micro-recharge! And flow on ☺️😍

It's the same every quarter. The hunt for the ideal mix for us and our clients is on: 🤔Where and what should I post? 🤔Ho...
01/12/2026

It's the same every quarter. The hunt for the ideal mix for us and our clients is on:

🤔Where and what should I post?
🤔How often?
🤨And yeah... why am I doing it if interactions are kinda small?

Goals drive the decisions for us, sure, but trends help point to where it makes sense to scan your own stats more closely, and guide things you should test.

Below are a few we're finding helpful, coming out of Metricool's 2025 study (see link in comments).

🦉Polls & carousels are getting 13% more impressions than other types.
Carousels, especially, avg 247% more interactions than a basic post.
(Great if REACH is your goal.)

🦉Video is booming on all platforms except LI.

🦉Bluesky gets more interactions (if you have < 100K followers).

🦉Threads is outperforming X by leaps and bounds.

🦉Facebook is very much NOT dead: impressions up 57%, interactions up 56%, avg reach 51%. And video is your power move here for ALL metrics: reach, impressions, interactions, shares and comments.

🦉YouTube continues to be strong not just for views but for community — interactions up by 11%.

Oh, and WHY post, even when you don't see much interaction?

The truth is, LURKING is a big social media reality 😂! Way more people glance, even if they don't connect... and that's a visibility boost that can serve you well over the long haul.

What's on your list for this quarter?

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