We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. But We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. 

But we deserve joy.

So many of us are reaching new levels of exhaustion because of the continued attacks on our community by those who are being paid to protect us. There are some days where our situation feels impossible. On those days, please take the time out to do one small thing that brings you joy. As Black people, we have to experience and carry so much trauma while living in this country. But we deserve joy. We deserve joy.
I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gor I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gorgeous blooms. I know they don’t last long so I’m trying to enjoy them as much as a can while they are here. It’s a great reminder to live in the moment and enjoy your life right now.
Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and do Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and doing a little bit of yoga before I even get out of bed. Yes, you heard that right, I do bed yoga. Doing these simple things before I leave the comfort of my bed have really been helping me feel like I can take on anything during the day. Do you do anything special in the morning that makes you feel more equipped to handle the day?
I’m so happy that the weather is consistently co I’m so happy that the weather is consistently cooperating and we can get out to explore more! I’m usually a homebody but being stuck inside this past winter has really made me appreciate every good weather day so much more than I ever have before. The best thing about being in a new city is that everything is new to me so even staying close to home feels like an adventure.
Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best teas!🧋
Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatec Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatecoffee
Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren’t out yet in the DC area but that didn’t stop us from spending every moment we could outside today. I am SO happy that winter is officially over and I can’t wait to twirl around under cherry blossoms in a few weeks.
Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly don’t know how we would have made it through this year without you! You are the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest dog ever. 🤍🐾
Just out here searching for spring! It was here fo Just out here searching for spring! It was here for a minute but it disappeared! Here’s hoping I see weather in the 70’s (or at least the 60’s) sometime soon. 🌿🌤🌺
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Uncategorized · June 4, 2014

Women in Business: Bobbi from Ready to Blog

Too often in our society, people picture men in their heads when they hear words like, “boss”, “entrepreneur”, or “CEO”. Being a small business owner has put me in touch with so many successful female business owners and entrepreneurs that when I hear these words, I often picture a woman or I just don’t assume anything at all. Women are obviously just as capable as men when it comes to the business world and it is high time that women business owners and entrepreneurs are more visible in the media in our society. This is where the idea for Women in Business was born. Women in Business is a monthly feature that highlights female entrepreneurs and business owners. Not only is it a fantastic opportunity to learn more about small businesses in various fields, but it is a great shopping guide for supporting small businesses.  

An Interview with Bobbi from Ready To Blog

Tell us a little bit about your business. When did you officially start your business? What exactly do you do and how long have you been doing it?

Ready to Blog is a one-stop shop for all things branding and web design! I create pretty pieces of internet real-estate and create targeted and cohesive brands for my clients. I also specialize in telling impossibly bad jokes, but I don’t charge for that service! I started Ready to Blog officially in 2011, but I’ve been dabbling in my passion since 2009!

What is your favorite thing about owning your own business?

I know that the popular answer is, “Every day is a pajama party! I can work from the couch!” For me, though, the best thing about owning my own business is how good it feels to launch a project and bring a business or a piece of a business to life. It’s incredible to help someone polish up their dream. I wouldn’t give that up for anything!

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What are some of the challenges you experience from working at home?

It’s hard to say “no”. It’s really hard. Because…well, I work where I sleep and relax, so the lines are blurred between “work time” and “home time”. I’m constantly working on shutting down and being “unavailable” in an effort to sharpen up those lines a bit. I did recently convert a room in our flat into an office, so I can leave work a bit more easily than before!

What was the best piece of advice you were given pertaining to your business?

Oh my gosh, none really. I kind of went straight into all of this without asking anyone what they thought. If I had though and someone said, “Don’t do it,” I wouldn’t have listened to them, but I would have counted that as pretty sound advice! It’s not something to enter into lightly and I’m glad that I did every day, but voices of reason are never a bad thing with which to surround yourself!

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What goals do you have for your business over the next three years?

I’d love to expand the umbrella. Working with a team is one of the things that I miss the most about 9-5 life, so if I could expand Ready to Blog into a multi-pronged, multi-person operation, that would be fantastic! I’m almost there, but it’s hard to let go of certain things, so I’ll hold on tight for a bit longer!

How do you define success as a business owner?

How well you sleep at night. Did you do good work? Did you deliver what you said you would? Are you authentic and risky when you need to be and cautious when you need to be? Then you did good.

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What/who inspires you and your work?

I’m the worst at answering this question! Obviously as a designer I’m inspired by all things visual, but I can’t pinpoint one person. That’s probably terrible, but I don’t like to let myself get pulled in a direction by outside influences, I like to drive from within. I let my goals drive me more than looking up to an “ideal”.

What advice would you give to someone who is looking to start a small business?

Don’t do it! Kidding! Do it. Even if it doesn’t make sense to anyone else. Don’t do it just to do it, though. If you’re convicted and you believe in your service/product, go for it. If you’re in it just to make money? Keep your day job. It won’t be worth it.

Thanks for having me, Charisma!!

 

You can find Bobbi here: Ready To Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Today I’m Bobbi

 

Photos by Claudia Rose Carter

In: Uncategorized · Tagged: business women, entreprenuer, ready to blog, small business owner, today I'm bobbi, women in business

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We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. But We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. 

But we deserve joy.

So many of us are reaching new levels of exhaustion because of the continued attacks on our community by those who are being paid to protect us. There are some days where our situation feels impossible. On those days, please take the time out to do one small thing that brings you joy. As Black people, we have to experience and carry so much trauma while living in this country. But we deserve joy. We deserve joy.
I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gor I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gorgeous blooms. I know they don’t last long so I’m trying to enjoy them as much as a can while they are here. It’s a great reminder to live in the moment and enjoy your life right now.
Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and do Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and doing a little bit of yoga before I even get out of bed. Yes, you heard that right, I do bed yoga. Doing these simple things before I leave the comfort of my bed have really been helping me feel like I can take on anything during the day. Do you do anything special in the morning that makes you feel more equipped to handle the day?
I’m so happy that the weather is consistently co I’m so happy that the weather is consistently cooperating and we can get out to explore more! I’m usually a homebody but being stuck inside this past winter has really made me appreciate every good weather day so much more than I ever have before. The best thing about being in a new city is that everything is new to me so even staying close to home feels like an adventure.
Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best teas!🧋
Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatec Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatecoffee
Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren’t out yet in the DC area but that didn’t stop us from spending every moment we could outside today. I am SO happy that winter is officially over and I can’t wait to twirl around under cherry blossoms in a few weeks.
Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly don’t know how we would have made it through this year without you! You are the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest dog ever. 🤍🐾
Just out here searching for spring! It was here fo Just out here searching for spring! It was here for a minute but it disappeared! Here’s hoping I see weather in the 70’s (or at least the 60’s) sometime soon. 🌿🌤🌺
Happy Monday! Welcome to a new week. If last week Happy Monday! Welcome to a new week. If last week wasn’t your favorite, thankfully we have a new one. This week I’m looking forward to John’s birthday, Valkyrie’s gotcha day, and St. Patrick’s Day! What are you looking forward to this week?

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