Little Rock, AR City Guide By: Stephanie

Stephanie Maxwell is a near-native Arkansan, having moved to Little Rock with her family when she was just three. After college in Mississippi and a post-grad year in London, Stephanie moved back to her hometown, where she writes and edits for an entertainment weekly, Sync, and her local arts and entertainment blog, Off The Record. Today she gives us a glimpse into this Southern city and all of the dining, shopping and sites it has to offer. -Stephanie

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Greek Islands City Guide By: Stephanie

Hopping around the gorgeous Mediterranean islands of Greece doesn’t sound like a bad idea at all. So if you’re thinking of taking a cruise of your own, you are going to want to check out interior designer Sophie Carr’s amazing guide to shopping, dining and lodging around these historic island locations. Her insider tips are great for getting the detailed scoop- I just hope we can all join her on her next trip -Stephanie

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Biz Ladies: Discover How You Work Best By: Stephanie

Are you a morning person, or a night owl? Are you most creative when you’re alone, or do you come up with your best ideas when you’re in the middle of a team brainstorming session? We’re all wired differently, and the benefit of being a biz lady is that you have the option of structuring your work day to fit around what needs to get done (and when). This is particularly great for introverts (see more from their Biz Ladies post on building your business as an introvert), who know that being around people can often leave them depleted – not ideal if you’ve got to be “on” after a two-hour client meeting!

Claire and Allie from Charge Up, a guide to building a business and managing your energy with your introversion superpowers, are both entrepreneurs and they’re sharing a three-step process for identifying how you work best, and then working that way! – Stephanie

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10 Quotable Biz Ladies To Keep You Motivated By: Stephanie

As we enter the last quarter of the year, it can be so easy to take a backseat to your business and just let it coast into the new year…or maybe that’s just me. I’ve often found that the last three months of the year prove to be the most trying for keeping on a steady business track, with all of the holidays and events that come with this season. So if there is anything I can do to keep me moving forward, I cling to it like the last Thanksgiving biscuit!

I thought it might be helpful and inspiring to collect 10 more inspiring quotes from our incredible and eclectic group of Biz Ladies profile contributors. They’ve been so generous with their thoughts, advice and even failures for us to learn from, and they’ve shared more than a few nuggets of wisdom as well. Here’s to keeping the momentum going through the winter! -Stephanie

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Biz Ladies Profile: Lisa Fredrikson of TREAT AND COMPANY By: Stephanie

While great ideas will always have their place in the business world, it’s a fact that the more unique the idea, the more viable it will be. Lisa Fredrikson and business partner, Lili Hall, took that very mantra and applied it to their product design business, TREAT AND COMPANY. Eight years later, they – along with their growing team – have paved the way for innovative and beautiful product design for a bevy of clients and today they share a bit about the journey they’ve been on. -Stephanie

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24 Hours in Scarborough, England By: Stephanie

Up in the Yorkshire area of England sits the coastal city of Scarborough and the talented local illustration duo of Buttercrumble, Chloe and Abigail. This seaside locale boasts quaint coffee shops, bakeries, theaters and more of which Abigail shares with us today. Take a tour of this northern England town and we hope you’ll stop by to say hi to Chloe and Abigail, too. -Stephanie

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