Do you feel like no one gets you or what you do? You may be very different – but in a good way! You may just march to the beat of a different drum! If you’ve ever felt like no one gets you or that you’re misunderstood, check out my […]
Are you trying to control everything? As you may have figured out, you can’t. In drumming, as in life, sometimes you have to go with flow and get in the groove. I have to admit that, when it came to my business, I wasn’t doing this. When things started slowing […]
When have you felt totally free? For me, it’s on stage. It started when I was a shy little girl. My shyness disappeared when I put on my dance costumes and dance shoes. Once the music started, I came completely out of my shell. And I have to admit, the […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s also International Drum Month. It’s also the month I rose up. All three are connected for me and here’s why. At a local Out of the Darkness suicide awareness event and walk-a-thon, a woman whom I’ve known for years from the local networking […]
It’s Valentine’s month! I have a question for you: Do you still love what you do? Or have you lost that loving feeling? I’ve been talking a lot about setting goals for 2024 (Check my previous two blogposts) but it’s hard to set goals when you’re just not feeling it. […]
It happens when you least expect it. One minute, you’re tooling along and the next minute – wham! Something comes at you completely from left field and knocks you for a loop. I’ve had many curveballs come at me but the one that really changed everything was the freak accident […]
When the seasons change, many people feel the need to switch things up. It could be in their business, career, or personal life. Here are some ways to shift without stressing out. Take a step back Evaluate what’s working and what’s not. How much is it bothering you and consuming […]
Is fear overriding your faith? If so, you may need some help finding your rhythm. I know I did lately. The “Dori, it’s time to file for Medicare” reminders from the insurance agencies were really getting to me and I felt a wash of both sadness and regret. I can’t […]
Did you know that your gift isn’t your mission? Your gift is your talent or skill. Your mission is how you’re using that gift. Drumming is my talent. But it’s not my mission. My goal isn’t to perform with a famous band or go on tour with the Blue Man […]
What do you need to succeed? Is it faith, luck, or just the season, or rhythm, of life? As someone who has had four businesses and coached loads of people, I can tell you this: Success takes a lot of passion and persistence. No leprechauns or magic pots of gold, […]