Return to Self and Privacy. Managing technology and media.

Return to Self and Privacy. Managing technology and media.

My brother sent me an interesting article, about the insights of literature professor turned technology analyst and unwitting prophet of how technology would hurt us if we didn't manage it, Dr. Marshall McLuhan. And he's quite on point, based on the findings of the article by The Free Press. Still, I hope this invitation to reclaim your human life reminds you that it's not the end, but simply a wake up call to return to ourselves.

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Authenticity. Parenting as Entrepreneurs

Authenticity. Parenting as Entrepreneurs

Once I truly embraced that I genuinely wanted to be Mom first and entrepreneur second—once I released all resistance around it—things flowed. I got invited to speak at the “Women in Business with Kids” summit, I finally published one of my children's books, “The Brave Little Puffer Fish: Authenticity for Children”, everything flowed! What do you need to release and embrace to step more fully into what you want? I hope you feel supported by this post…

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The 2020 Shift in Women and Work for Me

The 2020 Shift in Women and Work for Me

Upasana 'Uppi’ Doshi, one of the most passionate people I met while reading for my MBA at the Schulich School of Business, York University, wrote this LinkedIn article (link in blogpost), after seeing headlines about women leaving the workforce (2020). If you're feeling this deeply as well, I believe you will find solace and a sense of support in her article. I truly empathize with this lens on the shift, and many of us will feel and experience it as she has. What I share, here, is a lens that takes this shift and (hopefully) awakens a greater sense of possibility within you.

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Pay Equity. Our Inner Dialogue

Pay Equity. Our Inner Dialogue

Setting better rates—our own part in pay parity / pay equity—starts with looking inward at our own self-worth, so that we are unapologetic in setting our rates (among other things). I believe my role is to help women (or anyone doubting) start that inner dialogue from a place of, "yes! Why not me?!" — Crystal-Marie Sealy, MBA, Mom. Let's see if anything here moves you to be more comfortable with higher pricing. ❤️

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10 Tips for Mindful Business (video series)

10 Tips for Mindful Business (video series)

Welcome. If you followed me throughout my #10TipsforMindfulBusiness video series, I would like to thank you for engaging and sharing just what this meant to you. I also want to thank Yulia Urukova Martins for inviting me to join, and Bobby Umar, Kira Day, Lila Smith, Jake Jordan, and Joe Apfelbaum for creating the #10Tips10Days series in the first place! I have also shared my part of this series on Instagram, if you’re more active there. I have compiled all ten videos — twelve, including my welcome and thank you videos — so you can find them all in one place, if you missed them, or want to revisit any. Enjoy!

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