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Marie G-G
1 day ago2 min read
Year of Despair Antidotes
Join me in a year of action to fight our despair and advocate for those most affected by the new administration.
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Marie G-G
4 days ago2 min read
Stop Myselfing Around: Why You’re Probably Using the word Wrong
“Myself” is one of the most misused words in the English language. Most people incorrectly use “myself” as a substitute for “me” or “I.”
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Marie G-G
Jan 73 min read
Let’s urge President Biden to certify the ERA
I encourage you to join me in pushing President Biden to certify the ERA and do everything he can to make it the 28th amendment before 1/20.
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Marie G-G
Jan 23 min read
Word of the year 2025: SWAY
I choose a word each year. Not all words are effective. I’d been considering a few for this year, waiting for one to call fiercely to me.
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Marie G-G
Sep 24, 20242 min read
From Hack to halt: How social media managers are left vulnerable
Nine days ago someone hacked into my business Instagram page, and Facebook deactivated my account. Here's what I've learned.
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Marie G-G
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)
This woman-owned business owner urges each one of you to get involved in this election in a bigger way than ever before.
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Marie G-G
Aug 22, 20243 min read
What I learned at Holden, #5: Daily contemplation cultivates clarity
Contemplation doesn’t have to be sit-still, close-your-eyes meditation.Quiet time makes me more creative.
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Marie G-G
Aug 15, 20243 min read
What I learned at Holden, #4: Celebrating failure boosts creativity
Reframing your failure as a learning experience will make you more resilient, innovative, and creative. Learn how.
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Marie G-G
Aug 8, 20244 min read
What I learned at Holden, #3: We all need more joy and play
Did you know the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, but the average 40-year-old laughs only 4 times? We need more joy!
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Marie G-G
Jul 31, 20243 min read
What I learned at Holden, #2: Going off the grid resets you
Here are some of the benefits I got from going off the grid and into the wilderness.
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Marie G-G
Jul 29, 20243 min read
We all need community (What I learned at Holden)
Being part of a community makes you and your life better, no matter your age or living situation. Here's why.
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Marie G-G
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Elevate Your Feed: Crafting a Professional, Inspirational Online Presence
What you give out comes back. If you want to get the most out of social media, share helpful, inspirational information.
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Marie G-G
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Business Doing Good: Five Takeaways from BLD NW 2024
Five takeaways from BLD NW 2024, where attendees discussed doing business for good.
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Marie G-G
Jun 19, 20246 min read
Eight ways white people can avoid being jerks on Juneteenth
This task, not being a jerk, does not come easily to us white folks. Learn how to celebrate Juneteenth in culturally appropriate ways.
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Marie G-G
Jun 17, 20243 min read
In praise of stay-at-home dads (and one in particular)
Several things I'm grateful for with a stay-at-home dad for a husband
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Marie G-G
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Celebrating Five Years: The Highs and Lows of Running My Own Business
Five years into owning my own business, I reflect on the things I love and don't like as much
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Marie G-G
May 15, 20242 min read
Cover letters that wow
Proposal letters typically go on about Company ABC and how amazing they are, with rare mention of the actual client.
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Marie G-G
Mar 25, 20244 min read
Creating a welcoming environment for Muslim People
Is your workplace or environment welcoming to people of all faiths? Here are 12 ways to create a welcoming space for Muslims.
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Marie G-G
Mar 12, 20242 min read
Three Reasons Why you should always start with a story
The best speeches, articles, sermons, and blog posts begin with a story. I lay out three reasons why you should always start with a story.
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Marie G-G
Mar 8, 20243 min read
Eight ways to inspire inclusion of girls and women through your communications
Let's inspire inclusion in the way we communicate about women and girls. Here are some language shifts you can make to inspire inclusion.
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Marie G-G
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Should you become certified as a disadvantaged business?
MWBE certification is designed to address disparities by providing access to government contracts, grants, and other opportunities.
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Marie G-G
Jan 25, 20243 min read
Let's rethink "native"
“There is a little frustration around non-Natives using the term 'native' to refer to them being local to an area. When I tell a lot of...
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Marie G-G
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Stop using “dark” to mean “bad”: let’s make our language less racist
We need to stop using most black/white and light/dark metaphors, which contribute to system racism.
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