That's a wrap ~ tune in for the year in review, what lies ahead, my gratitude and acknowledgements, plus a parting wish for fans and listeners around the world.

We are joined by author-historian-gemologist Anna Rasche for a behind the scenes talk on the inspiration, process, and challenges in her debut work, "The Stone Witch of Florence".

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Are women better at branding than business? Chanel mastered both. Today's episode finds the anatomy of her success as an entrepreneur, her formula for a captive audience, and a playbook to create the congruent success in her jewelry designs.

This discussion deals with the line between inspiration and imitation, use of copyrighted ideas, legal steps regarding plagiarism, and the most expensive court cases between designers.

Today I tell my checklist and considerations when it's time to host an occasion, open house, anniversary, or holiday party for your business. Whether it's onsite or at a venue, these steps will keep you and your team on point with comfort and confidence!

This episode breaks down networking arenas, how to effectively interact with 4 types, and best practices for both live and digital connecting opportunities.

In this talk I contrast the regret of being a consumer regarding a purchase and as a professional who is on the supply side of pre-owned items. Since intuition is critical for both parties, 6 ways to anchor that are shared at the end of the episode.

A retrospective of the best commissions and collaborations over the arc of a professional adventure... not all were ideal in theory yet every one opened a new opportunity.