I blog on GPH about saving money, budgeting, giving to charity, and other personal finance-related topics. My latest post just went live. Please take a few minutes and check it out here. And, stay a few minutes and read what my fellow bloggers are writing about. Topics include everything from business to beauty, and fitness to family.

I’ve had a copy of the essay on my portfolio page, but that never seemed like the right place for it. So, since I now have a blog area on this website, I thought I’d post it here.

I am passionate about both traveling and travel writing, and I’m really proud of this piece. Enjoy!

One Deep Breath

The particular link she sent was a letter that advertising industry legend David Ogilvy wrote to a colleague in 1955. Ogilvy would become founder of Ogilvy & Mather, one of America’s most storied advertising agencies. Sidenote: Even if you aren’t a big advertising/marketing/copywriting nerd like me, you have at least heard Ogilvy’s name mentioned a million times on Mad Men. 

There’s something about the way he describes the writing process…and the way that it starts out organized, strategic, and methodical, and devolves (or evolves!) into something instinctive, passionate, urgent, and emotional.

Take a couple of minutes to read his letter here: “I am a lousy copywriter.”

I’ve recently been asked to be a regular featured blogger for Girl Power Hour. Girl Power hour is a local Seattle (and now San Francisco) women’s networking group that brings together professional women from all over the city for monthly networking, cocktail-ing, and educational opportunities. I have been to some of their events over the last few years, and they really bring together some of the city’s best movers and shakers (and, as a small business owner, networking is KEY!).

The Girl Power Hour blog features women blogging about everything from travel to philanthropy, and business to fashion. Check out my first post here. And, read some of the other posts from my fellow bloggers. I’m looking forward to meeting some of them in person at a networking event in a couple of weeks!