As I walked along the sidewalk with family, said hello to friends, watched the smiling faces of each small business owner, breathed in the holiday cheer, and listened to the mischievous giggles of over-spenders, I couldn’t help but ponder on how unWINE came to be Several years before the pandemic, our Downtown began fading away,ContinueContinue reading “• Cͨhͪrͬiͥs͛ᴛⷮmͫaͣs͛ iͥn Dͩoͦwnᴛⷮoͦwn S͛ᴛⷮaͣrͬᴋⷦvͮiͥlleͤ •”
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• Battle Scars •
• NINETEEN YEARS • Looking back, I am not sure what my twenty-three year old self thought marriage was, but I can say with confidence – it did not live up to my expectations I’m not a “pity party” kinda girl, but I am an “angry & bitter” girl… [don’t  ‘tsk tsk’ me, I’mContinueContinue reading “• Battle Scars •”
My First Murder Trial
photo by: Jimmy Emerson, DVM It was a little after 1 o’clock, and the Mississippi sun was at its peak. As we walked along the oak shaded sidewalk, it occurred to me, I had never paid any attention to the Courthouse before. As we stood in front of the staircase, leading to the portico, I hadContinueContinue reading “My First Murder Trial”
Faith by itself, without works, is DEAD
“The Approach” by Dave Hoefler Roe v. Wade has been overturned [June 24, 2022]. Ok, but what does ‘overturned’ mean in this case? Simply put, there is no longer a federal constitutional right to abortion — each State will determine if/when abortions are legal. Ok, now what? We act. No matter your religion, your political party, your race,ContinueContinue reading “Faith by itself, without works, is DEAD”
•EIGHTEEN YEARS•
Stephanie & Will Arnett | 2021 Ten years ago, I could not have told you that our marriage would make it. To be honest, I cannot say that I wanted it to I hated Will. Not “I don’t like Will” – I HATED HIM My preacher’s wife suggested counseling. I rolled my eyes, huffed inContinueContinue reading “•EIGHTEEN YEARS•”
SEVENTEEN | YEARS
Stephanie & Wil Arnett | September 2003 Look closely at those smiling faces… We could have conquered the world with the love we felt that day When we arrived in New Orleans, he asked for me to open the gift he had prepared. He was so excited about it, we had not even left theContinueContinue reading “SEVENTEEN | YEARS”
Does a Low Income Client Deserve Your Best?
Our team was recently mocked by a local real estate agent for “taking any listing we can get”, even the “low income homes”. When I heard the jab, my first instinct was to lash out in anger. Thankfully, God held my tongue. Once I took a moment to rehash the statement, I came to theContinueContinue reading “Does a Low Income Client Deserve Your Best?”
The Ultimate (Realistic) Morning Routine for Working Moms
Photo Credit: Avocado Mattress The alarm jars you awake. It’s not a peaceful alarm, it’s the submarine ping from “The Hunt for Red October” (if you are anything like me, Sean Connery’s voice will read you the rest of this article). You rub your eyes, stretch as much as possible (so you don’t wake theContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate (Realistic) Morning Routine for Working Moms”
Six Books That Will Actually Change Your Life
Free-Photons on Pixabay YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT: ONE BOOK PER MONTH TO KICK START 2020. Are you looking for tips and inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey? Then this book list is for you. From lack of sleep, to conquering your finances – the order of the books in this blog isContinueContinue reading “Six Books That Will Actually Change Your Life”
Business Basics: Part Two – Website
Daria Nepriakhina In my first article “Business Basics: Part One – Email”, a person judges you in 1/10th of a second. Consequently, when a potential customer sees your web address, they immediately decide if you are a “business”, or a person dabbling in a side hustle. Thanks to all of your hustle, sleepless nights, and tearsContinueContinue reading “Business Basics: Part Two – Website”
Business Basics: Part One — Email
Thanks to all of your hustle, sleepless nights, and tears of frustration, you’re venture is growing — CONGRATULATIONS!! Now that you have a moment to breathe, let’s review a few of the foundational basics for a growing business. Must Have — Business Email Address First of all, may we please take a moment to say goodbye to your emailContinueContinue reading “Business Basics: Part One — Email”
Clients taking over your life? 10 tips for gently setting boundaries
Clients taking over your life? 10 tips for gently setting boundaries Burned out? Deprived of sleep? Tired of chaotic work life? Over client demands? We’ve got an antidote for you BYSTEPHANIE ARNETT Let’s face it, setting boundaries with clients is one of the hardest parts of being an agent. If you’re not available when aContinueContinue reading “Clients taking over your life? 10 tips for gently setting boundaries”
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