First, congratulations! You are entering into the new world of becoming an author. It’s an even tighter-knit community for children’s book authors! Even though your manuscript is written, you want to ensure your book will withstand the test of time. …
There are over 14,727 projects in the children’s book category on Kickstarter.com. My crowdfunding campaign is one of them! In the beginning of 2022, I raised $14,098 on Kickstarter to launch the newest books of the Wealth Playground Series, Granny’s Vintage …
Many of you know, I’m a small business owner. I’ve been in business for over four years and have been full-time running The Wealth Playground for two years now. Being a business owner takes heart, motivation, grit, and capital! According …
A few weeks ago, I mentioned I wanted to share how to navigate your finances in this economy. This week, I was invited to facilitate a money conversation with the DC Chapter of SAGSAW (Save a Girl, Save a World) …
What Are We Competing For? Over the past few months, I did something new. I became a JV Head Volleyball Coach. Something I never thought I would do. I decided to take my hand at coaching volleyball, because 1) I …
2022 marks my second year as a part-time children’s book author. If you had asked me if I would be “side-hustling” as an author/finance speaker, I probably would have “side-eyed” you. This year was a record for me. Not in …
This newsletter/blog post comes with a heavy heart. So many tragedies are happening worldwide, from the horrific events in the Middle East to those suffering in Maine. My heart aches that lives have been lost due to senseless acts of …
It’s my third year as a part-time author. A part-time author is someone who writes and distributes books part-time. I’ve been writing stories since childhood, and 2020 was my debut year of becoming an author. Yep, only a few days …
Recently, I saw an Instagram Reel posted by creator Derek Lipp. A home security video captured his son asking his dad for $20, and his dad wouldn’t give him the $20. His son then goes to Alexa, the at-home assistant, …
Last year, I talked with someone about Stanley, the infamous construction thermos sweeping the Internet. Then, during the holidays, I saw images of people fighting for Stanley tumblers, yes, fighting and grabbing for a thermos! What about Stanley makes people …