4 days agoMember-onlyGalli Gripes: Oh, The (Lack Of) HumanityIn one of my favorite episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the series’ villains construct a creature called “The Judge” to burn the humanity from people, rendering the Earth free for the demons to roam. (Yes, I am a total nerd when it comes to teenage super females.) …Social Media3 min read
Jul 31Member-onlyHow to Up Your TikTok GameIf you read my latest blog post, you know I’ve recently established a presence on TikTok. It’s been a fun learning experience, but I’m far…Tik Tok1 min readHow to Up Your TikTok Game----
Jul 24Member-only6 Things I Learned During My First Week on TikTokAs a camera-shy, selectively introverted business owner with hearing loss, I was less than excited to jump on the TikTok train. However, I saw the platform has tremendous marketing potential, so I decided to dive in and see what the hype is all about. Fortunately, I have a guide —…Social Media3 min read
Jul 17Mind of Mash: How to Master Your CraftWe live in an age where information is literally at our fingertips. People can pick up a new skill or build on what they already know by using their phone or computer to access YouTube videos and countless websites on Google. But that’s not usually enough to truly master a…Self Improvement3 min read
Jul 10Member-onlyWhat’s New at #Strella?I treated my last marketing e-blast as an e-newsletter to share some updates rather than re-distribute my recent blog posts. While thinking about what to write for the blog this week, I decided to share some updates with you as well. #Strella Services and Team News 1. 12 Years in Business Last month, #Strella Social Media celebrated its 2-year anniversary…Social Media3 min read
Jun 26Member-onlyGalli Gripes: My Six Greatest AnnoyancesI work a lot. And when I say, “a lot,” I really mean it. I’m a freelance writer; I work for #Strella; and I have a full-time job in health care. Each of these endeavors comes with different groups of people with whom I interact. With #Strella, nearly all my…Social Media4 min read
Jun 19Member-only12 Years in Business, 12 Cheers for Working With #Strella!This month, I celebrate 12 years in business. In recognition, I started writing a post about 12 things I learned in 12 years — but reconsidered. A recent project my team is working on with Character.org led me to another idea… What if I talked to 12 people — contractors…Social Media4 min read
Jun 12No One Cause Nor Simple Solution Exists for the Mental Health CrisisI’ve been fighting a battle to overcome a mental health crisis. This is my fourth — and hopefully my final post — on this topic. If you’re new to my situation, you can catch up by reading my earlier posts: “Mental Health” Is All the Buzz. …Social Media5 min read
Jun 5Mind of Mash: How to Make the Most of Your WeekendsSo, you just finished the work week. Maybe it was easy, or maybe it was difficult — but either way, congrats! You made it to the weekend. Now the question remains, “How will you spend your time off? Will you kick your feet up and relax? Will you take a…Social Media3 min read
May 22Member-only3 Things I Learned About Mental Health from My Social Media CommunityTwo weeks ago, my mother was discharged from the hospital. To say the circumstances have been taxing would be an understatement. While I can’t talk about it much until after the guardianship proceedings have concluded, I can tell you I’ve learned a lot. Much of that wisdom has come from…Social Media4 min read