Amy VanderEyk-Sales and Marketing Consultant

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving all. Today I'm grateful for new opportunities and the l9ve and support I get from so many of you. I hope your day is full of warmth and plenty.

11/17/2025

It’s funny how clearly we can see the path once we reach a destination; even when, during the journey, it felt confusing, frustrating, and completely uncertain.
The last few years have brought a lot of change for me, both personally and professionally. For the past decade, I built a career in digital marketing with a company I truly loved. I worked alongside incredible people, supported small businesses, and made a real impact.
But when the company was acquired last year, everything shifted. I stayed, hoping things would improve, hoping new doors would open, hoping it would eventually feel right. The truth is: it didn’t. I struggled. I wasn’t successful in the new environment, and even harder to admit, I wasn’t happy.
During that time, I leaned heavily into networking and built relationships that became anchors. One of those connections was Ed Koenig of Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.
Our story goes way back:
• We first connected almost 10 years ago when he was at a different company.
• Our last meeting before the world shut down in 2020 was about the possibility of working together on marketing someday.
• Not long after, he returned to, and eventually purchased, the company where he began his career, Lifestyle Landscaping.
• Over time, we ended up in the same weekly networking group, where many watched me slowly lose my spark in the role I was trying so hard to make work.
At one point, Ed mentioned he needed ground crew members, and I joked to someone, “Honestly, I’d be happier mowing lawns for Ed than staying where I am.” We laughed, but later I realized I wasn’t really joking.
So, I asked him if there might be a place for me at Lifestyle. He was surprised I’d even consider it, and at the time there wasn’t a fit… but I didn’t let the door close.
A few months later, he shared that he was looking for new team members, and I reached out again; this time making sure he knew I was serious.
And today, I’m thrilled to share that beginning December 1st, I’ll be joining Lifestyle Landscaping as part of their Sales & Marketing team.
If you’d told me 10 years ago that my path would lead here, I never would have believed you. But now that I’m standing at this turning point, the whole journey finally makes sense.
I’m excited. I’m grateful. And I’m ready for what’s next.
Here’s to new chapters; and to trusting the path, even when you can’t yet see where it leads.

11/10/2025

This event was so visually stunning and I've seen pictures of it all my life. I always thought "HOW COOL!" but when I was older I learned the full story behind it and some the the tragic results. Did you know about this part of Cleveland history?

Balloonfest '86 promised to raise publicity for the still-rebounding city of Cleveland with the release some 1.5 million balloons. But things did not go as planned.

10/12/2025

Love this!!!!

Mattel has announced that it will celebrate October 11’s International Day of the Girl by introducing Team Barbie — four professional women’s rugby players, including Ilona Maher, in the doll format.

10/02/2025

This development means that advertisers who are utilizing the Youtube network will need to pay extra close attention to where their ads are showing.
With previously banned channels becoming more visible there is a possibility that their ads could be shown alongside content that is not in line with their business identity. How concerned are you and your company about this if you're utilizing Youtube advertising?

https://searchengineland.com/youtube-reinstate-banned-channels-advertisers-462506?mkt_tok=NzI3LVpRRS0wNDQAAAGdHxNDSAjy8WVqNf1u0FMulFY-_FCRRNld35IPl0PAgQWVO1ZbUuRGVJB4JEco0QPEYmJ-cATeAo1WuU1eKnPxRi0NENGZxJVtYm56sNa3Z08j0g

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day

07/07/2025

Lost of folks talking about AI. It can be used for good, but also for bad....this is such an interesting approach Denmark is taking to protect its citizens.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/27/deepfakes-denmark-copyright-law-artificial-intelligence

04/23/2025

Great recognition for a great spot!
https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/porco-lounge-and-tiki-room-nominated-for-best-bar-team-in-the-us-by-tales-of-the-cocktail-46495842

04/01/2025

You’re invited to A Perfect Pairing! This special event hosted by the Women's Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, targets our Change the Cycle initiative, an essential cause to end period poverty in our community.

Please join me for an unforgettable evening of great wines, delicious bites, and good company!
Your $50 ticket gets you three wine tastings, tasty appetizers, live music, a 50/50 raffle, and a pop-up shop—plus a $20 donation to help provide essential products to those who need them most.

Come raise a glass and be part of something special!

03/28/2025

Great news for those of us who feel like we're seeing more "suggested content" than content we've already expressed interest in.
Hopefully this will help businesses to better stay in front of the folks who follow them too🤞🤞🤞🤞

A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.