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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

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Episode: The Night I Challenged a Room Full of Chamber Members to Make 150 Easter Cards

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What happens when you tell a room full of Chamber members they can’t leave until 150 cards are made? You discover the power of teamwork, a little friendly pressure, and a classic How to Win Friends and Influence People principle in action. Continue reading Episode: The Night I Challenged a Room Full of Chamber Members to Make 150 Easter Cards

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Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)

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Who knew a name badge could carry so much weight? From nervous first meetings to proudly stepping into an Ambassador role, this journey with the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce reminded me—thanks to Dale Carnegie—that even the smallest details can make a big impact. Also, Miss Macy fully supports this message. Continue reading Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)