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Supporting women is not always the easiest but for Sheila Scruggs it is.  Self proclaimed Girls Girl, Sheila loves celebrating everyone around her.  This week, if you don't feel Sheila's energy radiate through your speakers, you probably should see a doctor!
 
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When you spend years in a career without ownership, it can be tough.  Sheila Scruggs has had a long standing career in the radio world and has seen a lot.  Her love of people, this community, and helping others helped her to launch Good Morning Cookeville with Jason Grider.  This episode we get to sit down and chat with how Sheila and Tiffany met, and how her love had helped her launch her own radio program.
 
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This week we sit down with Lindsey Armes, owner of Pretty Clothes Shoppe once again. We dig in to her desire as a business owner to support young women in our community with her Lots of Love program and her why behind starting up. 
 
She gives us tips on how to decide if what you are doing is the right thing!
 
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Welcome Pretty Clothes Shoppe owner, Lindsey Armes, on this week's episode.  After 17 years of teaching, Lindsey took a risk and decided to do a pop-up consignment boutique last summer over her break.  Now, nearly a year later, she is opening up for second location and said goodbye to the classroom.
 
Hear how to know when it's time to pivot in your career and tips for helping you deal with the scariness of when life is pushing you in a given direction!
 
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Hey there, lady bosses! In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s all too familiar for many of us: survival mode vs. strategic mode in business.
Picture this: You’re juggling a dozen tasks, putting out fires left and right, and just trying to keep your head above water. That, my friends, is survival mode. It’s that reactive state where you’re constantly in crisis management mode, and it can be exhausting.
But what if I told you there’s another way? Enter strategic mode. This is where you’re proactive, thinking ahead, and making intentional decisions for your business. It’s about stepping back, looking at the big picture, and charting a course for success.
So how do you make the shift from survival to strategic mode? It starts with mindset. Instead of reacting to every challenge that comes your way, start thinking like a chess player, anticipating your next move and thinking several steps ahead.
Next, prioritize ruthlessly. Focus on the tasks and projects that will move the needle for your business, and delegate or eliminate the rest. This is about working smarter, not harder.
And finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether it’s hiring a coach, joining a mastermind, or outsourcing tasks, building a support network can make all the difference.
So, which mode are you operating in? If you’re stuck in survival mode, it’s time to make the shift to strategic mode. Your business—and your sanity—will thank you for it.

This week Tiffany sits down with Sindy Hankins to chat about what to do when you have a specific skillset.  Sindy has been an employee, a business owner and back to employee again.  Here about her journey and pick up some tips that may work for you.