Cass Bradley
10 Women-owned Charlotte businesses to support on COVID-19 lock-down!
I get it. We are ALL feeling a bit of frustration, fear, boredom...the list is long. But as a woman business owner surrounded by them daily. (though no longer physically as of tomorrowđ€Ș) as I am one of the founders of a collective for women business owners in...
Look who Tried to Steal her Own Joy (Self Awareness is a Bitch!)
The anger I felt at my husband for misplacing my keys (again.)… Â and not responding to my texts and call…. Â at the mouse for scaring the shit out of me and starting what was looking ver much like a downward spiral…I focused on all the “annoyance.”
11 Charlotte Women Biz Owners Share ‘Black Friday’ Deals you Don’t want to miss!
If a 5 AM wake up to battle Game of Thrones-style through the mall sounds less than stellar- how about spending this Black Friday cozily, burrito-wrapped in a fave blanket sipping a hot cider (spiked if you are me) and not only shopping–but SUPPORTING some of Charlotte’s finest women-owned businesses. Â (I mean, Amazon is fine is and all -but keeping dollars in our own community and supporting a woman’s dreams is way more enchanting, no?)Â
The absolute fuckery of being âsecondâ
You CANNOT take a heart project and have it be motivated by fear of missing out. Â
You CANNOT be a safe place of authenticity and inspiration when being driven by an almost biological drive of being âfirst.â
You CANNOT rush a well-thought-out plan just to claim âI did it first.â
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You CANNOT be an empowerer of women and think there can only be room for one of us.
Best Damn Q1 2018 Biz expenses for Charlotte Women Entrepreneurs
As I officially recover from the holidays (That were paired with a good dose of family dysfunction;-) my  brains jolts back into a entrepreneurial mindset of 'all the worlds we are going to rule' in 2018--I decided to assemble a lil' list of complete and utter badass...
Don’t be a bitch to your competitors
Raise your hand if you are in competitive market?  One where you feel like you âfightâ for every client? That someone is always cheaper?  Or, you feel their work is better?  âŠPublished more  (the list goes onâŠ) YahâMe too. If you threw a rock out of my studio window...
99 Problems and a client who’s not a fit ain’t one of em’
She questioned.  A lot. She trusted.  Seemingly little. I was constantly explaining  (Aka:  defending.) our fees, my credentials, our processes, our contact⊠(None of which is inherently anythingâbut my gut said otherwise:  'This isn't the âtypicalâ client who is...
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10 Women-owned Charlotte businesses to support on COVID-19 lock-down!
I get it. We are ALL feeling a bit of frustration, fear, boredom...the list is long. But as a woman business owner surrounded by them daily. (though no longer physically as of tomorrowđ€Ș) as I am one of the founders of a collective for women business owners in...
Wait for the Better
Several months ago, I was invited to some friends' house to make pizza in their pizza oven. (Note: In the interest of full honesty, please know that anytime I tell a story involving me and cooking, you can assume that my role in the actual cooking is...
Dress Like a Boss – Fashion that Fills the Gender Gap (Part Five)
Have you ever glam shamed anyone for caring a little too much about their appearance? Maybe you are judging them too harshly? Maybe you should make more of an effort yourself? Maybe #youdoyou and just stop with the judging.
Three Cheers For Productivity With POMs
I am a procrastinator. There, I said it. I've even procrastinated admitting that I'm a procrastinator. The point is, I need to put systems in place in order for me to accomplish all I want to accomplish in this life. Like my #10B410 system (the morning routine I...
Look who Tried to Steal her Own Joy (Self Awareness is a Bitch!)
The anger I felt at my husband for misplacing my keys (again.)… Â and not responding to my texts and call…. Â at the mouse for scaring the shit out of me and starting what was looking ver much like a downward spiral…I focused on all the “annoyance.”
Killing the Game, Without Killing Your Spouse
If youâre an entrepreneur, and youâre married, the chances of you ending up working with your spouse somewhere along the way is pretty high. Sometimes theyâre directly involved with the company, other times they might simply be more of a support system or occasional...
Dress Like a Boss – Fashion that Fills the Gender Gap (Part Four)
Dressing and adding accessories to an outfit for work can be hard to master. You don’t want to look stupid or come across as a high-maintenance fashionista who doesn’t take her work seriously. This article series will help you nail it and improve your non-verbal communications at work.
11 Charlotte Women Biz Owners Share ‘Black Friday’ Deals you Don’t want to miss!
If a 5 AM wake up to battle Game of Thrones-style through the mall sounds less than stellar- how about spending this Black Friday cozily, burrito-wrapped in a fave blanket sipping a hot cider (spiked if you are me) and not only shopping–but SUPPORTING some of Charlotte’s finest women-owned businesses. Â (I mean, Amazon is fine is and all -but keeping dollars in our own community and supporting a woman’s dreams is way more enchanting, no?)Â
Embracing the “Not 22”
The fashion industry has a way of making me feel old. It seems that everywhere I turn, I see twenty-somethings taking the industry by storm. I see fashion bloggers whose Insta-stories are flawless, because well, theyâre 22 and really are âflawlessâ in terms of...
Call me, strong maybe!
I am not sure how else to put it. I HATE the phone. I do not use the word HATE loosely.... I hate talking on the phone. I have tried to dig into why it is that I hate it so much with no clear understanding. I saw this meme and it made me feel a little bit at peace...