I know we ALLLL hate it when the bank account isn't cha-chinging the way we want or envisioned for our business. When seasons are fruitful, it's great! Not having to worry about whether we'd be able pay the bills, inventory, and/or labor. We go about our days continuing to hustle, create our products, provide our services, and life seems stable even through the chaos of being not taking breaks or remembering what day of the week it is. Ah, feeling aliveeeeee. ... then it all stops. We find ourselves with past due notices on utilities, the inventory is sitting on the shelf staring back at us, and doubt sets in. "Am I doing something wrong?" "Am I losing momentum?" "Do people not like my products or services anymore?" "WHERE IS EVERYBODY???!!" I have been there and I know I will be there again. Our character as entrepreneurs isn’t defined in the rush of success—it’s forged in the quiet of the slow seasons.When business slows down, when the phone stops ringing, and when progress feels invisible, that’s when our resilience is tested and refined. These seasons aren’t setbacks; they’re sacred pauses—opportunities to rebuild stronger systems, sharpen our vision, and remind ourselves why we started. True entrepreneurs don’t just endure the slow times—they use them to grow, adapt, and rise prepared for what’s next. Because character isn’t built when everything’s going right—it’s revealed when we choose to keep going anyway. My encouragement to you is... KEEP GOING. Do not give up when life hands you a list of hurdles and tribulations. This is where you amplify your skills, step outside your comfort zone, and realign yourself for an even greater comeback.

OH MY GOODNESS! Welcome new peeps! I am terribly sorry for my radio silence recently. I had to travel this past month to help a student launch her bookstore/coffee shop so that took most of my time when I'm not at the restaurant. I would LOVE to see some new introductions! How have you guys been?