"Too many companies want their brands to reflect some idealized, perfected image of themselves. As a consequence, their brands acquire no texture, no character and no public trust." ~Sir Richard Branson I love the quote - especially the idea that we need to embrace our texture...
“One thing I've learned is that I'm not the owner of my talent; I'm the manager of it.” ~Madonna This week we honor the Queen of Pop and a consummate entrepreneur in her own right, Madonna. Happy 60th, Madonna! You have taught us all how to manage...
"Power means happiness. Power means hard work and sacrifice."~Beyoncé I'm currently in Chicago producing a project and you can tell that Lolla is in the air! Lolla 2018 kicks off on the day this goes live, so we'll invoke inspiration from some musicians who are also...
There has always been an elegance to the application of excellence. ~Richard Diaz, author Future Entrepreneurs: Brand Best Practices Ah, the application of excellence...
When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re not a business person, and you surround ourselves with people who are.~ Jeni Britton Bauer Last week we talked about adapting our business acumen to work smart and still enjoy summer. http://thewishwall.org/desideri/6-top-success-tips-for-entrepreneurs This week, we’ll involve entrepreneurial inspiration Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of...
This week we’ll invoke inspo from graduation season and community messages. I’m proud to showcase some a recent commencement addresses that starts with gratitude and ends with ways to lead our pack via soccer star Abby Wambach: When I was entrusted with the honor of speaking here...
The Comfort of Beautiful Things: Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival Beautiful things comfort; they bring a real clarity and ease. We have to continue to make our environments beautiful - it's like a prayer. If you surround yourself with beautiful things, you will have a...
This week we’re celebrating the 1-year anniversary of Future Entrepreneurs. Thank you for your support, inspiration and feedback! Take a few minutes for an #entrepreneur pulse check: http://thewishwall.org/desideri/future-entrepreneurs-pulse-check One of most popular blogs that sparked interest and synergy...
Hope your spring season is off to a bright start! Last week more of us deleted or moved on from Facebook after their data scandal. Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica, but the ensuing controversy has seriously hurt the brands of both companies. Take a closer look...
Inspiration with Best-Selling Authors A.J. Finn and Gillian Flynn “We learned, we laughed and we can't wait to get home to finish this book!” ~the American Writers Museum team on point We’ll open our discussion on inspiration to the chapter on A.J. Finn and Gillian Flynn. They...
