How to Make the Most of an Initial Consultation
It is not lost on me that consulting with a divorce lawyercan be one of the most intimidating and nerve-wracking aspects of the entire divorce process. While someone may have contemplated divorce for a period of time, taking that step to actually meet with a lawyer,...
What I have Learned from My First Three Years in Business
It was 5:30 a.m. and I googled “How to combine two documents in a PDF.” Talk about living the dream. There was a lot of googling back in those very early days: How to redact in Adobe, how to add Bates Labels, how to print an envelope in Word, how to do certified...
Why I Give
“No contribution is too small.” – Marlo Thomas Last week I traveled to Indianapolis to attend a meeting of the Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council. During the meeting the Council heard presentations from 20 grant...
Why I Plan a Year in Advance
There is something magical about the beginning of a new year, and even more so a new decade. Practically speaking there is nothing different about December 31 or January 1, but the idea that a new year can bring about change, a new sense of purpose, or a new outlook...