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Jen A. Miller Consulting

Tag: badass

  • Repeat this 1 Phrase Everyday to Feel More Confident

    Repeat this 1 Phrase Everyday to Feel More Confident

    For the next few weeks we’re going to be talking about the obstacles that can come with launching a business. Last week we dove into the topic of shaking self-doubt. This week it’s all about learning to accept success.

    Now you might be wondering how can success be an obstacle. Well, let me tell you a little story.

    My friends and I love to get together for girls’ night dinners. A few months ago a friend suggested we all go around the table and fill in the sentence, “I’m a badass because….” with the idea that we all share what successes we were experiencing in our lives.

    The table went silent at the suggestion followed by girls trying to make a run for the door. These incredibly accomplished young women would have been more comfortable if you’d asked them to jump out of a plane than answer the question.

    The truth is, it can be extremely hard for us to embrace success and this can be a real obstacle when you’re trying to grow your business. After all, if you don’t believe you’re capable of achieving great things than how are they going to happen?

    I loved this question and have started asking the female founders I interview to answer it. Watch now to see what a few of them had to say…

    Now it’s your turn, complete the sentence “I’m a badass because…”. Leave your answers in the comments below and keep the conversation going over @ToastMeetsJam.

  • All Hail Our Single Girls

    All Hail Our Single Girls

    A Shout Out to Our Amazing Contributors, Our Single Girls

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    As we celebrate 1 year of The Single Diaries we would be remiss not to recognize the Single Girls who have contributed to the making of this site. From our long-time friends to friends whom we’ve recently met, there are nearly 50 amazing women whose talents make up these pages.

    The posts that they have contributed are as varied as the women themselves. Some have shared their advice through original articles. Others have let us tap their talents for an interview. While still others have shared their words of wisdom for posts Catherine and I have put together.

    No matter the method, the result remains the same. We are always inspired by their passion, ability, and fortitude. We’ve:

    • Learned from their adventures in romance.
    • Explored the world through their travels.
    • Gotten to know the cities they call home.
    • Been motivated by their pursuits.

    Needless to say, we think our Single Girls rock.

    A few weeks ago one of our contributors introduced me to a dinner party game called “I’m a badass because…”. Everyone around the table was asked to share what personal accomplishments she was most proud of. I had two immediate reactions when our host initiated the game- fear and appreciation. Fear because I, like many of us, am not comfortable tooting my own horn. Appreciation, for having a friend that was pushing this group of girls not only to cheer for one another but also for themselves.

    When I thought about the best way to recognize The Single Diaries contributors I could think of no better idea than to carry forward this game and allow each girl the chance to express what she is most proud. See what they had to say-

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