Lifestyle
Shelley Simpson
Mar06
Running Narrative
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

Running has been part of my personal narrative for decades.  Years ago it was 30 minutes on the “dreadmill” enduring boredom to build strength and endurance.   When I moved to NYC, running became a way to get outside in nature, challenging myself to run all year irrespective of the weather. Never boring - always a source of satisfaction.    I now g

Shelley Simpson
Feb07
Home Team
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

Detroit Lions - I am from Detroit so they were my first team and I'm still a fan.  Detroit is a good place to be from – it never felt like home thought despite being my place of birth and locus for 3 decades. I dreamed about living in New York City.    DC and Florida – I lived there, owned property and yet always felt like I was passing through. Th

Shelley Simpson
Jan10
In a rut ...
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

U-Hauls, national van lines, flat rate, even a "man with a van" – I’ve used them all for my over 20 moves across 3 states and the District of Columbia. The “to do “ lists have been pretty much the same, although each move had its unique challenges.    My recent move wash by far the smoothest of all thanks in large part to technology – pretty much e

Shelley Simpson
Dec13
Follow Up Fun!
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

I like to say that when it comes to networking, “the fun is in the follow up.” That’s when we really get to know each other. It's where friendship happens.    I also believe that business is “about conversations not presentations. ”Conversations are about sharing - they are more impactful than the “this is what I do … buy my stuff!” commercials.   

Shelley Simpson
Nov15
When is it OK?
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

“Don’t discuss politics or religion – it's going to cause an argument - it's not all that productive, “ they say. “Don’t be controversial,” they say, “it’s bad for business and could be dangerous.”   I am on social media and do live videos regularly. I try to be thought provoking and entertaining, eschewing controversy; I even try to avoid what use

Shelley Simpson
Oct18
Say what?
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

I have been a member of a study group for several years. Recently,  we decided to engage in a year-long project focused on how we listen and hear others.    As part of the “homework” we each keep a journal - every day writing down something we learned from someone else. I’ve taking that a step further and will make what I learn the subject of my Fa

Shelley Simpson
Sep20
Casting off ...
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

Similar to the tradition of making a resolution at the secular New Year, in many Jewish communities as we move into our new year, people gather at a moving body of water and symbolically cast away things we do not want to continue carrying with us.    I love this tradition - not because I believe that somehow the trials and tribulations of the past

Shelley Simpson
Aug23
Get Tooz
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

  Every morning I wake up to my cat, JuniperBerry, meowing. She needs to be fed.    I get up, get dressed, and get down to business. Money supports the lifestyle!    Not exactly a life of drudgery – I love the cat and am grateful to have a business that I find incredibly fulfilling.     But seriously, getting up at 4:30 to feed the beast! Running a

Shelley Simpson
Jul26
What Are You Worried About?
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

  We all worry from time to time; it’s part of being human. Worrying can prevent us from making poor decisions or stepping into dangerous situations. However, there is a difference between worrying from time to time, and having obsessive thought patterns and limiting beliefs that hold us back in life and business. It's no fun being a worry wart! Be

Shelley Simpson
Jun28
Celebrating Pride & Independence
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

I won’t let June end without writing about “Pride Month” especially as we move towards Celebrating the 4th of July.    “Pride Month” is about celebrating the refusal to be marginalized, diminished and denied equity. It’s about celebrating the choice – not always an easy, safe or prudent one – to walk through the world authentically.  And it is abou

Shelley Simpson
May24
That Was Then
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

The concept of “good old days” is a puzzlement.  What stage of life doesn’t come with challenges? I don’t want to go through my early teens again – no way! And truth be told, the 1950s were not so great. My philosophy is that the best is yet to come.   Sure, I love old movies and music; I love old cars – clothing styles from the past, however, are

Shelley Simpson
Apr26
What's it all about ...
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

  We humans often seem to spend too much time looking for some deep meaning in life events when, in fact, things are often pretty simple and straight forward. Recently, I forgot to do something I usually do for someone.    I became slightly obsessed  … How could I forget? Am I losing my mind? Did I do irreparable damage to a relationship?  What's b

Shelley Simpson
Mar29
Smokey, says ...
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

When I hear people talk about being “burned out.”  it makes me think about campfires and warnings from Smokey the Bear- remember him?  “Only YOU can prevent forest fires!”   When we used to go camping, after finishing with the campfire, it was important to make sure the fire was completely extinguished because leaving even a small spark in the ashe

Shelley Simpson
Mar01
More or less...
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

Last week I read an article about ten foods that we might not be able to find in the grocery stores this year including pet food, lettuce, champagne and corn.    Shortly thereafter I spoke with someone who was bemoaning things she found difficult to continue doing because of her financial situation. Often I hear people complain about things they ca

Shelley Simpson
Feb01
Chimney Sweeps, Paper Boys, App Developers and Beyond ...
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

Last week at the Gotham Happy Hour there was the usual catching up, general silliness and good conversation. We started talking about jobs we had in the past and some mused about professions other than their own that they might have chosen.     That got me thinking about jobs that have disappeared over the years .. the TV repairman, typesetters, an