The truth is, I doubt myself everyday. Doubt comes up in moments where I can’t figure out the perfect workflow of a program. It comes up again in moments when a mistake or oversight is made that I didn’t have control over. And it even comes up when I see other businesses scaling faster than mine.

Sometimes you have to take a step back to be able to take a successful step forward. I know you are in the thick of it right now and taking a step back seems like it will create even more work for you and you will fall more behind than you already are.

As an entrepreneur, building a schedule can be hard! We are so lucky to live our days unconfined from opening and closing times, set lunch hours, and certain vacation slots. However, this freedom also means that we are required to create our own schedule, one that supports our goals and optimizes the use of our time. Here are my top four tips for building a schedule that supports your incredible success!

A couple of Fridays ago, I wanted to give it all up. The weight of being responsible for my team, my clients’ businesses, and AK/VA’s growth came crashing over me like a tidal wave. So I broke down.

Excuses halt our progress. They provide a safe and comfortable bubble where we don’t have to face our fears or take a risk. But what are we really achieving if we don’t pop the bubble and chase our wildest dreams? Here are my top tips for breaking your excuses and embracing your success!

We live in a world fuelled by influence (even when it is good-natured) and comparison syndrome, and it can be easy to make decisions based on other people’s journeys. But it’s not always the best way for us.

I’m not sure about you but summer is my favourite time of the year. Here in Vancouver, the hot weather means patios, beach time, wine touring and an increased social calendar! And as a business owner…it means goal-setting season!⁠

Lessons in business can come to us in a limitless number of forms....in love, in friendships and relationships, in money, in champagne, in careers, in health, in fitness, in freedom, in support, in books, in knowledge, and, of course, in dogs.

Last month, my coach said something to me that kinda shocked me (but I also needed to hear). Instead of ignoring it, I leaned into it. Like, really leaned. Here’s what happened.

As female entrepreneurs, we can find it hard to stand up for ourselves and it usually comes from that narrative that’s ingrained into us that we should make everyone else as comfortable as possible before we look after our own needs. But if we apply that belief to our business, we will burn ourselves into the ground. Fast.

As entrepreneurs, letting go of control and allowing others to take the reigns doesn’t come easy to us. We have an attachment to our business that is difficult to break but by being able to allow others in, we enable ourselves to take a step back and focus on the big picture stuff.

We all know the struggles make us stronger. We all know that the obstacles and challenges are actually moments for improvement opportunities to shine. But somedays I just need to sit in the sh*t, you know?

We wall want to find the groove: that sweet spot in your business where it’s operating efficiently and effectively without you needing to be involved in every single detail or task, leaving you the space and time to go after what you truly desire. But sometimes it can feel elusive.

Being an entrepreneur means you don’t sit in an office of colleagues that support you. You don’t have your colleagues dropping by your desk to chat. You don’t have the HR teams, accounting or lawyers that can help you out. You’re the one wearing all those hats and more often than not, you’re doing it by yourself. That’s why you need to build a support system and community.

I had The Moment last week. The moment that all entrepreneurs building their biz and team wait for. The moment that’s a result of the hard work, the tears, the frustration, the successes and the perseverance. Here it is.

With everything we’ve been through in the past year, there’s never been a more important time to ensure you’re looking after your mental health. Here are my top tips for maintaining a healthy mind and healthy body so you can perform at your best for your clients and team!

Last week, I celebrated my three-year “leaving my full-time job to be a full-time entrepreneur”-a-versary! Here are my top lessons I’ve learned since leaving the comfort of my corporate job and jumping into full-time entrepreneurship with both feet!

Not every single entrepreneur needs a team. If you can do it all yourself while keeping your boundaries, your self-care and your sanity in place, then absolutely you should do that. But the point is, you don’t have to.