Hi Reader, September reminded us just how powerful human connection and purpose-driven work can be. From Hazel inspiring the next generation of business leaders at Loyola to Rachel running in support of women rebuilding their lives at Marian House, this month was all about using our skills and energy for good, both inside and outside the office. Website Launch: IBEW Local 26 We’re thrilled to unveil the new IBEW Local 26 website, built for the hardworking electricians powering the D.C.,...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, “Beating the competition” is a big talking point in the marketing world. And hey, at Drio, one of our goals is to give you a strategic website that makes choosing you a no-brainer. That said, I don’t think “beating the competition” is the full story. Instead of just asking “How can we beat them?” we should also consider, “How can we boost them?” How can we make each other better so it benefits all parties, including our clients? We’ve been extra focused on forming partnerships with...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, This year has tested every entrepreneur I know. Even when my fellow business owners and I are swapping struggles, though, our chats always come back to the same thing. Resilience. Resilience is the armor we entrepreneurs build up over time. Each year, with each setback, it compounds a little more. I don’t want to brush off all of 2025’s challenges as blessings in disguise. For many business owners, some months have just felt really stressful. At the same time, those changes add a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We hope you're enjoying those final, precious moments of summer. For us, we've been intentional about soaking in extra family time and getting ready for the new school year, and we truly hope you were able to do the same.Now, as we all settle into the fresh rhythm of fall, we’re energized and excited to forge ahead with you, helping you achieve all your goals for the season. Thank you for being a part of the Drio family. 💡 Left Brain Tip:Hacks and crashes happen. If your website...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It’s hard to believe that it's already back-to-school season! As we wrap up summer, I’ve been thinking a lot about a tradition Hazel and I celebrate during the warmer months: alternating Fridays off. One week, I would check out a day early. The next week, Hazel did. This extra day gave us both more time to hang out with family while school was out and just enjoy some summertime slowness in between all our goal-chasing. I spent those Fridays doing lots of leisurely baking and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I often tell marketing clients, “Focus on the right things, not all the things. Trying to be everywhere at once just dilutes your efforts.” This summer, I had to take some of my own advice when I hit pause on my MBA. If you’re anything like me, you know it’s not always easy to take your own advice. 😉 I had little choice, though. When the semester ended in June, I was exhausted. The end of the semester coincided with all the big things we have happening at Drio. There was our...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, July was all about momentum, energized meetups, innovative ideas, and milestones that keep us inspired. From refining our pitch for WholeSite to connecting with Baltimore’s tech scene and exploring fresh opportunities for collaboration, we leaned into creativity and community at every turn. Add in a little recognition for the hard work powering our mission, and you’ve got a month that sets the stage for what’s next. Here’s the full scoop: 🎤 Perfecting the Pitch WholeSite is...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Turning a big idea into a reality is no joke. For a while now, Hazel and I have been working on WholeSite, our new AI-powered platform to help small businesses build strategic websites. There are so many moving pieces required to build it, finance it, launch it…It felt insurmountable in the beginning. Where were we supposed to start? What if we focused on the wrong step at the wrong time? Thanks to the Pava LaPere award we won, we got access to a system that’s helped us...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, June was one for the books, packed with global adventures, local celebrations, and major milestones that reminded us why we love what we do. From volunteering at WordCamp in Switzerland to raising a glass with Maryland’s best and brightest, Team Drio was on the move, building community, launching purpose-driven websites, and celebrating meaningful recognition along the way. Here’s what we’ve been up to: 🌍 Drio Goes Global: Highlights from WordCamp Europe in Basel, Switzerland We...
3 months ago • 2 min read
