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5-Minute Pop-Up Art Experience… at the Plano Chamber of Commerce

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A five-minute Business Spotlight at the Plano Chamber of Commerce became an unexpected pop-up art experience when Miss Macy, a life-sized mannequin dressed in a gown made from thousands of paper hole punches, made a surprise appearance. Along the way, Chamber members not only learned about pest control—they also became part of Miss Macy’s story by taking home a tiny piece of her artwork. Continue reading 5-Minute Pop-Up Art Experience… at the Plano Chamber of Commerce

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I’m in the Cockroach Phase of My Artistic Journey

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Discover the story behind Understated Elegance, a mixed media cockroach portrait featured in the Visual Art League of Lewisville’s Small Works Exhibition at the Lewisville Grand Theater. Learn how vintage wallpaper, an antique-style frame, and an unexpected repair became part of the creative process—and how Home Run Pest & Termite Control inspired this unusual work of art. Continue reading I’m in the Cockroach Phase of My Artistic Journey

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When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring

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What started as a casual conversation at a Plano Chamber ribbon cutting somehow ended with me wearing a Slinky around my neck, hiding behind a cardboard garage door, and helping a fellow Chamber member deliver her elevator pitch. 🚪🎭

Sometimes the best networking opportunities begin with simply saying yes.

This behind-the-scenes story is about creativity, friendship, the Plano Chamber community, and why Dale Carnegie still influences the way I approach every opportunity. Continue reading When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring

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Practical Networking Tips I’ll Be Sharing at the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce

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How many business cards have you collected…

…only to discover them months later buried in a desk drawer?

We’ve all done it.

This Wednesday, I’ll be sharing practical ways to make networking more memorable—for yourself and for the people you meet. Continue reading Practical Networking Tips I’ll Be Sharing at the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce

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At the Drop of a Hat: Where Work Becomes Play

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Originally built as a working prop for Chamber of Commerce presentations, At the Drop of a Hat transforms a giant magician’s hat into a playful self-portrait told through symbolic objects hidden inside. Equal parts enthusiasm, reinvention, and theatrical absurdity, the piece celebrates the idea that work becomes magical when approached with creativity and joy. And for art enthusiasts, yes—there is a tip of the hat to Marcel Duchamp, who famously proved that everyday objects can become art when presented in a new context. Continue reading At the Drop of a Hat: Where Work Becomes Play