Imagine this: Your business is thriving, raking in steady revenue, and you’re finally ready to hire someone to handle someone to take over that one thing that always falls to the bottom of your to-do list: social media. You’re looking for someone who can handle the higher-level responsibilities: crafting strategic campaigns, orchestrating paid advertising efforts, […]

Ever had that gut-wrenching feeling when you find your car broken into or something stolen from your purse? It’s. The. Worst. Totally violating, and it sticks with you for years (just ask me about my car being broken into over a decade ago). But here’s the good news – we might not be able to […]

Office romances, tardiness excuses, Jeff’s uncle’s cat’s sister’s nephew’s wedding…. In all my years leading real people with real problems, I’ve heard it all. That’s why it’s so important to me to talk boundaries, and how you can actually lead your team without losing your mind.  As leaders, how much time are we spending on […]

It is Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s talk about mental health in the workplace. It’s a crucial thing to consider, especially for small business owners who tend to work very closely with their team members. Mental health isn’t a topic we can ignore. One survey shows that 20% of U.S. adults experience some symptoms […]

Employee engagement has been a hot topic over the last few years, especially with the growing popularity of online businesses and remote work. And employee engagement also plays a big role in hiring and employee retention. The bottom line is — the more invested your employees are in your business, the more space you can […]

What’s your motivation as an entrepreneur? Most of us decided to take this route because we were tired of life in big corporations. We didn’t want to continue working in toxic cultures with narcissistic bosses, problematic hiring practices, and workaholic expectations. We wanted to do things differently! We wanted to do better! As entrepreneurs and […]

How do you write a good job description? What criteria should you use to choose a candidate? Can you DIY your hiring or is it better to work with a recruiter? These are just a few of the hiring questions I hear all the time from my clients.  And I get it — hiring is […]

Let’s be honest, sometimes when a female entrepreneur finally gets around to starting her business, she has been waiting years- sometimes decades- for the opportunity to serve others in her zone of genius. But the reality of entrepreneurship can be a killer of a positive entrepreneurial mindset. How do you keep going as an entrepreneur when you hit those roadblocks, even just in your mind?

Hello! I am Kira La Forgia, MA-OM and I am a Director of Operations/HR turned small business consultant for millennial entrepreneurs. My mission in life is to empower women to identify their unique skills and passions and turn them into a profitable business so they can have the freedom to live their life on their […]

So in the past 7 months, I have fully embraced my Enneagram 7-ness, which includes my inherent rejection of boredom. Literally, if it’s boring, I just will find every reason not to do it. In the past, podcasts and audiobooks were primarily reserved for my 1-2 hour daily, Southern California commute. Since I’ve been primarily […]