Firehose Learning and a Baby on My Hip…

In June we welcomed our baby girl with open arms, warm tears, and lots of smiles and cuddles. The last couple months have been a whirlwind of sleepless nights, feedings, diaper changes, and naps all on repeat. But the most incredible part is how beautiful she is, how smitten we are, and how much learning…

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Who Are You Feeding?

Self-talk isn’t just something therapists tell you to get under control. As a business owner, it is a very real thing that has power to keep you going or cut you off at the knees. So, who are you feeding with your self-talk? Doubt, criticism, and comparing your journey to someone else’s will never put…

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Working On Weekends

Just because one entrepreneur chooses or needs to work on weekends doesn’t mean everyone does… It is my opinion that before expecting a professional to respond, jump, and work after 5pm on Friday it would serve you well to ask them what hours they keep for their business – and then respect that. Unless there…

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Passion Fuels Action

When you start a business that you’re passionate about, it wakes you up and fuels action. Your passion creates ideas, which ignites more enthusiasm. You can’t stop thinking about it because you want it so bad that you are generating your own motivation. That’s what entrepreneurship should be. Am I right? I’ve heard so many…

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Choosing A Business Name And Brand

When I started my business in April of 2009 I decided to test the waters. The economy had crashed and I knew small businesses needed help. After registering Jamie Teasdale, LLC with Oregon, I took the first 10 months to determine what small businesses needed, what they were willing to pay for, and what I…

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Trusted Support System

This sabbatical I’m in wouldn’t be possible without a trusted support system around me. It isn’t hard to remember how lucky I am and this heart is grateful daily for my team at the helm of Propel’s ship during this precious time. Propel would not be what it is without the team members I have.…

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A Different 4th of July

Camping or chillin’ at the bottom of a canyon over the 4th of July holiday is one getaway I look forward to every single year. This year is a little different, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything! Sleeping, cooking, and relaxing in the woods NEVER disappoints! Not ever. 🇺🇸🏕🌲🔥🍳 There’s just something about bacon…

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The One We’ve All Been Waiting For…

After almost a decade in the making, she’s the one we’ve all been waiting for… Today, we’re proud to finally introduce our long awaited baby girl, the newest member of the Propel team, Adelyn! Born June 11, 2022 at 7 lbs 4 oz and 19.5”, exactly 9 days after her mama’s birthday and 9 days…

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Single Day Tech Detox

Have you ever done a tech or social detox? Did you commit to a multi-day avoidance? If so, how did you do? Did you know detoxes don’t have to last a week or a full month? Twenty-four hours might be all you need or can take to reset, but even a single day tech detox…

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Not meant to be the energizer bunny

We all get to choose how we spend today. Even as an entrepreneur who has trouble turning off the ideas and work, I have to remember that I’m not meant to be the energizer bunny who can go-go-go every day without pausing to recharge. Like other seasons in the past, this year I committed to…

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