Johanna McClain

01/02/2025

10/21/2024

This quote by Mark Twain reminds us to chunk it down...in other words don't try to eat the whole elephant!

10/06/2024

Here's a list of places where we can contribute to help folks in the areas hit by this horrendous flooding. Thanks to Jim Lauderdale and Rhiannon Giddens for sharing this information.

Posted • Our hearts break and go out to all of those affected in Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina by this devastating tragedy. We must help in any way we can! Here are a list of resources you can donate to:

You can find all links via Link in bio 🔗

American Red Cross of North Carolina:
You can make an online donation via the link: https://rdcrss.org/3zIw4U3
OR give by texting Helene to 90999.

Americares Emergency Response Team:
Website: https://www.americares.org/news/americares-emergency-team-headed-to-north-carolina/

Salvation Army of The Carolinas:
Website: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/ #!/donation/checkout

Samaritan's Purse:
Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/pray-for-those-in-helenes-path/

North Carolina Community Foundation:
Website: https://bit.ly/4eGrZyv

Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina:
Website: https://www.ffa-nc.org/ - Drop off locations: https://www.facebook.com/FosterFamilyAllianceNC/

Mercy Chefs:
Website: https://mercychefs.com/helene-response

Humane Society of The United States:
Website: https://www.humanesociety.org/

Here is a thorough list of resources where you can find further information and what is needed (Thank you for sharing this link) Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ReiRLo5_ELxH86XWjj-vGGywB0QAe4hOWPeublaWKPM/edit?usp=sharing

09/09/2024

Take a break. Come back refreshed and you'll be more focused and creative!

08/15/2024

The number one thing you can do to stand out in the marketplace as a small business owner is to deeply understand and articulate your unique value proposition (UVP). Your UVP is what sets you apart from competitors and resonates with your target audience. It's not just about what you offer, but why it matters to your customers and how it solves their specific problems or fulfills their needs.

To define your UVP:
1. **Identify Your Core Strengths**: Reflect on what your business does exceptionally well that others don’t.
2. **Know Your Audience**: Understand the pain points, desires, and motivations of your ideal customers.
3. **Differentiate**: Highlight what makes your approach, product, or service unique.
4. **Communicate Clearly**: Ensure that your UVP is clear, concise, and consistently communicated across all marketing channels.

By focusing on your UVP, you create a compelling reason for customers to choose your business over others, helping you to not just compete but lead in your market.

06/26/2023

This is one of my favorite quotes by Maya Angelou because every day really is a precious gift.

Let gratitude and optimism guide your journey, unlocking a profound happiness that paves the way to extraordinary success. 💫

05/28/2023

I always feel stronger and more energized after a Qi Gong practice. Will you join me?

Starts May 29th. Activate healing energy, calm your mind, and relieve pain in only 20 minutes a day.

02/12/2023

A lovely Sunday read.

The images out of Turkey and Syria this week have taken my breath away. More than 20,000 people have died and thousands more have been injured. People have lost their entire families, and I can’t even imagine what that must feel like or how one moves forward after

09/03/2022

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The Women in Action Project is evoking, promoting, aligning, broadcasting, and listing events that promote, demonstrate, and stand for women’s cooperation, rights, and power.

08/28/2022

Maggie Rose rocks the night at Roots on the Rivers