Hi Reader, Everyone bought a ticket that was supposed to include a meal. It was prime dinner time. Stomachs were starting to rumble. And then… we found out that the food wasn’t coming. 🤦♀️ That’s what happened just before our International Women’s Day Soirée started. In the eleventh hour, we discovered there was a date mix-up with catering. Our own stomachs dropped—and then we kicked into high gear. Rachel and I scrambled to assemble refreshments. With some help from our board members, we made a quick run to Whole Foods for charcuterie boards and ordered quesadillas. However, it wasn't the meal everyone had anticipated. The event was still inspiring, educational, and loads of fun. We also did our best to make it up to everyone by offering attendees free access to a future event. But it felt disastrous in the moment. Of course, that’s always how it feels when plans or expectations fall short. We feel inadequate or afraid of what others will think. Here’s the thing. At the end of the day, it all comes down to how you own and respond to the hiccup. Whether it’s a dry spell in business, a mistake in a project, a marketing campaign that flops (or a hungry crowd), you can bounce back. That’s resilience. As business owners, we’re not going to dodge every obstacle that comes our way, and that’s a good thing. We can use our reactions to build ourselves up and show our people what we value. It’s easy when it’s easy. What really counts is what you do in the midst of—and in response to—the hiccups. Remember that next time you’re unexpectedly faced with a hungry crowd. You’ve got this. Hazel The Right Brain PS: Need some website or marketing support? Here’s how we can help:
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Hi Reader, There are a lot of fantastic digital communities out there, but we’ve never wanted to turn Monument Women’s Creative Alliance into one. Sure, doing so would allow us to grow our membership even more. But the last thing we want is a massive group of people who would barely recognize each other at their local coffee shop. That’s why MWCA is Baltimore-based, through and through. We’ve always wanted our members to go beyond “transactional” relationships. We want people to get to know...
Hi Reader, I’m currently taking an International Marketing class as part of my MBA. We've been discussing how cultural influences shape a business's marketing approach, whether targeting a global audience or connecting with a local one. One of the big things that’s stood out so far has been a beautiful affirmation of what we do at Drio: ➡️ Your cultural differences aren’t a nuisance. They’re a gift. Our differences are tools that help us build more empathy, strengthen more relationships, and...
Hi Reader, January has been packed with growth, new connections, and exciting progress at Drio. From inspiring events to collaborative projects, we've hit the ground running in 2025. Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished this month and what’s on the horizon! ✈️ Drio in Tampa Hazel and Rachel hit the road (or skies!) for a productive two-day work trip to Tampa, setting up shop at Office Evolution to focus on a new book project in collaboration with Erika Holmes. The title of the book is...