Learning The Art Of Saying ‘No’
When I started my first company ten years ago, I had an unhealthy tendency to constantly do things for other people while getting nothing in return. I was saying “yes” to everything—side projects, events, business ideas. I didn’t have the self-awareness or...
6 Pieces Of Advice For My 18-Year-Old Self
After 13 years of running my marketing and PR agency, Stanton & Company, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve been through lots of ups and downs and had many moments when I’ve looked myself in the mirror and asked, “Why am I doing this?” “Is this worth it?” and, “Am I...
Purpose And Profit: How This Founder Beat Addiction To Build A Business That Makes A Difference
Four years ago, Kelsey Witherow woke up in a Barcelona hotel room without any idea how she got there. On the floor, an empty bottle of red wine refracted shards of harsh yellow sunlight. A thatch of damaged clothes sat crumpled in a corner. Confused, she sat up in...