I keep thinking back to one lesson I learned in 2007-2009 recession while working at Two's Company as sales rep/sales manager. The power of showing up - visiting retailers daily, checking in on them. Sometimes you'd get a whopping $180 reorder other times it was a hug, but either way that face-time made a huge impact on my relationship with them. Many of which are still good friends. And, when the economy improved, the re-entry back into their stores (and budget) was easier.

Yes, the times have changed and those hugs are being replaced with virtual high-fives, zoom conferences and Instagram comments, but there's power in showing up.

As one of my clients shared, “There’s no better time than now to be bold, creative and authentic.”

The three words that I keep going back to within my business. ENGAGE.CONNECT.EMPOWER.

How are you engaging with your community?

How are you connecting with your community?

How are you empowering your community?

Thank you Riddle Design Company for the inspiration.