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This holiday season, the Danya Team will donate 150 cans to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. But we won’t stop there...

Just in time for All Hallows’ Eve, Crest toothpaste and Oral-B toothbrushes created a commercial for YouTube that shows children in a focus group tasting new “healthy Halloween treats.” Unfortunately for the excited children, the veggie fruit chews and lollipops came in flavors like asparagus, beet, artichoke, and tofu. But fortunately for nearly 3 million YouTube viewers (I’ve watched it at least five times), the commercial is a hilarious treat and reminder to keep teeth healthy during… Show more

Just in time for All Hallows’ Eve, Crest toothpaste and Oral-B toothbrushes created a commercial for YouTube that shows children in a focus group tasting new “healthy Halloween treats.” Unfortunately for the excited children, the veggie fruit chews and lollipops came in flavors like asparagus, beet, artichoke, and tofu. But fortunately for nearly 3 million YouTube viewers (I’ve watched it at least five times), the commercial is a hilarious treat and reminder to keep teeth healthy during Halloween’s candy season. Show less

But thank the universe for the gift of the season of summer—when it’s totally OK to take a break, a road trip, or a vacation. So, my little sister and I booked a five-day stay in Isla Mujeres, Mexico just off the coast of Cancun (think all-inclusive food and beverages, turquoise water, powdery white sand), and it was the best thing I could have done—not only for myself, but also for my business.

Though the episode ended with the B-word, it actually provided important observations and made me think about my own shortcomings as a business partner. So, here are three important lessons I took away from The Real Housewives.

Now, as my hair grows along with my career, I’m constantly looking for hairstyles that can get me out of the door in 10 minutes, that look cute for a presentation or casual Friday, and that fit my natural style without using heat. Here are six of my favorites that are perfect for the office.

Turns out, saying thank you to your boss, co-workers, and the people who work for you is pretty powerful. And it doesn’t cost you a thing, but it can have a big impact on how people think of you—both now and later.

Here are a few steps you can take to revive the art of thank you in the workplace (and maybe outside of it, too).

I know I’m not alone with anxiety about moving back home after years of being on my own. So here are a few rules that I think will guide me and anybody else moving back to “the crib.”

Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” Familial ties, cultural cues, and perhaps the city in which your parents conceived you (Hey, Savannah!) are a part of our names, but what if they become a hindrance toward finding a job, receiving equal pay, or building wealth?

Though we were early adopters of Twitter and used Facebook when it was just a site for college students (the wonder years), up until 2010 we were merely bystanders of the social media sphere. But the food truck forced us to not only become active participants, but content creators, too. Here are four of the most valuable lessons Lazarus, our food truck, taught us about social media.

Most of us who start a business read books by entrepreneurs or attend conferences and workshops that inspire us to dream big. But I’ve found that sometimes, simply looking to the faces around us can bring just the inspiration we need.

Here are a few of the unexpected sources in my life that I’ve learned some important lessons from

Believe me, I know that unemployment sucks. But, as I learned, maybe it’s the universe creating something better for you. Here are three of the best things I learned about coping when you’re out of a job.

We were approaching a year into the business when Lazarus (our food truck) suffered another mechanical breakdown and big client cancelled a catering event though we had already purchased the supplies. I couldn’t talk to John about it (his optimism can be so—overwhelming). I needed someone who would give it to me real; I needed my mom.

I learned pretty quickly that running a business also meant making changes to other aspects of my life. Here are a few lessons I learned about staying sane and staying healthy as a new business owner.