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Marie G-G

Nov 85 min read

A Lament

I'm reeling and terrified for the most vulnerable in our country. Filled with fury and despair and so much grief.

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From Hack to halt: How social media managers are left vulnerable

Marie G-G

Sep 242 min read

From Hack to halt: How social media managers are left vulnerable

Nine days ago someone hacked into my business Instagram page, and Facebook deactivated my account. Here's what I've learned.

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Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)

Marie G-G

Sep 33 min read

Do something to save our Country (beyond postcards)

This woman-owned business owner urges each one of you to get involved in this election in a bigger way than ever before.

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What I learned at Holden, #5: Daily contemplation cultivates clarity

Marie G-G

Aug 223 min read

What I learned at Holden, #5: Daily contemplation cultivates clarity

Contemplation doesn’t have to be sit-still, close-your-eyes meditation.Quiet time makes me more creative.

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What I learned at Holden, #4: Celebrating failure boosts creativity

Marie G-G

Aug 153 min read

What I learned at Holden, #4: Celebrating failure boosts creativity

Reframing your failure as a learning experience will make you more resilient, innovative, and creative. Learn how.

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What I learned at Holden, #3: We all need more joy and play

Marie G-G

Aug 84 min read

What I learned at Holden, #3: We all need more joy and play

Did you know the average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, but the average 40-year-old laughs only 4 times? We need more joy!

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What I learned at Holden, #2: Going off the grid resets you

Marie G-G

Jul 313 min read

What I learned at Holden, #2: Going off the grid resets you

Here are some of the benefits I got from going off the grid and into the wilderness.

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We all need community (What I learned at Holden)

Marie G-G

Jul 293 min read

We all need community (What I learned at Holden)

Being part of a community makes you and your life better, no matter your age or living situation. Here's why.

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Elevate Your Feed: Crafting a Professional, Inspirational Online Presence

Marie G-G

Jul 52 min read

Elevate Your Feed: Crafting a Professional, Inspirational Online Presence

What you give out comes back. If you want to get the most out of social media, share helpful, inspirational information.

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Business Doing Good: Five Takeaways from BLD NW 2024

Marie G-G

Jun 263 min read

Business Doing Good: Five Takeaways from BLD NW 2024

Five takeaways from BLD NW 2024, where attendees discussed doing business for good.

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Eight ways white people can avoid being jerks on Juneteenth

Marie G-G

Jun 196 min read

Eight ways white people can avoid being jerks on Juneteenth

This task, not being a jerk, does not come easily to us white folks. Learn how to celebrate Juneteenth in culturally appropriate ways.

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In praise of stay-at-home dads (and one in particular)

Marie G-G

Jun 173 min read

In praise of stay-at-home dads (and one in particular)

Several things I'm grateful for with a stay-at-home dad for a husband

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Celebrating Five Years: The Highs and Lows of Running My Own Business

Marie G-G

Jun 103 min read

Celebrating Five Years: The Highs and Lows of Running My Own Business

Five years into owning my own business, I reflect on the things I love and don't like as much

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Marie G-G

May 152 min read

Cover letters that wow

Proposal letters typically go on about Company ABC and how amazing they are, with rare mention of the actual client.

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Creating a welcoming environment for Muslim People

Marie G-G

Mar 254 min read

Creating a welcoming environment for Muslim People

Is your workplace or environment welcoming to people of all faiths? Here are 12 ways to create a welcoming space for Muslims.

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Three Reasons Why you should always start with a story

Marie G-G

Mar 122 min read

Three Reasons Why you should always start with a story

The best speeches, articles, sermons, and blog posts begin with a story. I lay out three reasons why you should always start with a story.

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Eight ways to inspire inclusion of girls and women through your communications

Marie G-G

Mar 83 min read

Eight ways to inspire inclusion of girls and women through your communications

Let's inspire inclusion in the way we communicate about women and girls. Here are some language shifts you can make to inspire inclusion.

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Should you become certified as a disadvantaged business?

Marie G-G

Feb 62 min read

Should you become certified as a disadvantaged business?

MWBE certification is designed to address disparities by providing access to government contracts, grants, and other opportunities.

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Marie G-G

Jan 253 min read

Let's rethink "native"

“There is a little frustration around non-Natives using the term 'native' to refer to them being local to an area. When I tell a lot of...

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Stop using “dark” to mean “bad”: let’s make our language less racist

Marie G-G

Nov 16, 20233 min read

Stop using “dark” to mean “bad”: let’s make our language less racist

We need to stop using most black/white and light/dark metaphors, which contribute to system racism.

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Unlearn your history on Indigenous People’s Day

Marie G-G

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Unlearn your history on Indigenous People’s Day

We live on stolen land, and that’s why it’s important to retake this “Columbus Day” as Indigenous People’s Day.

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Scared of Making videos? You're not Alone.

Marie G-G

Oct 3, 20232 min read

Scared of Making videos? You're not Alone.

My discomfort with video has been holding me back in my business. I must stop hiding behind the written word and conquer my fears.

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Four Ways to Honor and Include Your Hispanic Colleagues

Marie G-G

Sep 27, 20234 min read

Four Ways to Honor and Include Your Hispanic Colleagues

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you lack a plan for including and honoring your Hispanic employees, you're already behind.

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Marie G-G

Aug 5, 20233 min read

Oppenheimer fails

"Barbenheimer" marketing is insensitive to Japanese people and the way they suffered from the atomic bombs.

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