A few ways I can be described:

  • Community builder

  • Über people person

  • Curator of information

  • Marketing Strategist

  • Blogger

  • Idea Factory

  • Start-up fan

  • Social Media Obsessed

  • Massive word freak (even make up my own words)

I wrote a book about intuition and am currently in the midst of a writing frenzy that includes blogging for myself and local companies, as well another book. I've worked with large enterprise and consulting companies like Accenture, AT Kearney, Deloitte, Gap (Banana Republic) as well as startups and growing businesses. I've spoken all over the United States as well as in Canada and Sweden

Good Words

Forbes included my thoughts on women entrepreneurs.

Apparently the good folks at Cheek'd think I have a way with words.

I've also been featured in Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Wall Street Journal and CNN.

A Few Things I've Done

  • Founded a company that increased revenue 50% each year
  • Co-founded Fourmile Heroes which raised $12k in two months for firefighters affected by the Boulder Fire
  • Built 3 departments, 2 companies and 2 organizations pretty much from scratch
  • Named one of the Top 10 Most Influential on Twitter during the Boulder Fire
  • Asked to participate in a forum on the use of social media during a disaster and how to use it more effectively
  • Helped large-scale brands to create new sales channels and break into new markets in the digital space
  • Former consultant for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • Advisor to Due Props, My Alumni Link and other start-ups

 

Photo: credit goes to the amazing TJ Nelson Jr. for the fun shot.