All things must come to an end. Well, that's what I have been telling myself. But selling a business you started is almost like saying goodbye to a loved one. I know that there will come a time when I will reflect on this experience and all of the lessons learned and it will all make perfect … [Read more...]
The Adventures of An Entrepreneur – Here I Go Again!
Nearly 7 years ago I took the biggest risk of my life. I quit my fabulous packaged goods marketing job and started UrbanMoms. I never, ever considered being an entrepreneur. In fact, it scared the hell out of me. But I just couldn't resist the opportunity I saw before me as this wonderful community … [Read more...]
My Bliss at Blissdom (Lessons Learned).
This year I had the amazing opportunity to be on the Women's Entrepreneur Panel at the first ever Canadian Women's Social Media Conference. Blissdom Canada was a crazy, exhausting, emotional, funny and insightful roller coaster ride. I met amazing women all across Canada who like myself … [Read more...]
Technology Keeps Me Close: And a CONTEST!
My son has been at camp for nearly two weeks and MAN, do I miss that guy. It is like this weird void and every once in a while it hits me: My baby is gone! But, I get over it and I know that it is a wonderful experience for him and probably a good exercise for me. But while he's gone I do what I can … [Read more...]
We did it! Welcome to the new urbanmoms.ca
We did it! After months of gathering feedback from you, our members, exploring new technology, and chatting with some of Canada's top brands, we have finally launched the exciting new www.urbanmoms.ca! With a new design and amazing new community functionality the new urbanmoms.ca offers you cool new … [Read more...]
This Whole Writing Thing’s Got Me Down
Remember a few weeks ago I told you that I was going to be one of the editors for the new Dove.ca site? Well the site is up and article number two has been posted. I should be thrilled, right? And in some ways I am. It is an honour to represent a brand that you really believe in and have your … [Read more...]
The Unconference, Sassafraz and Enza the Supermodel
I haven't really slept in a week. I just had to get that off my chest. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining but I am seriously tired. From the Baby and Toddler Show to Breakfast Television to The Holiday Product Testing Party there just hasn't been time. Then, there was Thursday. It was … [Read more...]
ROCKIN’ the Baby and Toddler Show
Just a quick one guys because I am pooped. Pooped from rockin' the Baby and Toddler Show all day! Yup, after setting up until 9pm last night we launched our V.I.P. Party Tent at the show to a rave reviews. Born from a brainstorm with Maureen Dennis of WeeWelcome and Erica Ehm of fame of … [Read more...]
The Two Parts of the Whole
I've been meaning to do this for months - start my own blog, I mean. I often write for urbanmoms.ca about motherhood and products I love and cool things other women are doing but I haven't done it regularly and I've never really written about urbanmoms.ca. I guess I just assumed everyone … [Read more...]