I am so fortunate to live, work, and play in Petoskey, Michigan! I live in a beautiful destination area with views many often take for granted. My husband Eric Davis and I own Abuzz Creative and together we provide digital marketing for northern Michigan organizations. The Abuzz Creative team works with local business owners by…
One morning ten years ago, we fell in love with a dog. There was litter of puppies that had lost their mom and they were ready to be adopted from the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society.
Are you new to working from home? I have lots of friends trying to figure out how to work at home right now due to coronavirus closures. I think the #1 issue they’re worrying about is how to get stuff done! First off, I don’t have kids who are home from school so my situation…
We connect with stories that resonate with us emotionally. Those emotions influence what we buy or who we hire. Storytelling in our social media marketing is when we use words, photos, and videos to create a narrative. We’re not selling or promoting. We’re sharing stories that people listen to and respond to emotionally. Be CreativeThink…
We all have a mindset that determines our level of happiness. There are two mindsets that are most prevalent: Scarcity Mentality and Abundance Mentality. People with a Scarcity Mentality are highly competitive and resent other people’s success. It’s hard for them to share recognition and credit, even with those who are major contributors.People with an…
Our tranquil town has been buzzing with summer visitors and it reminds me of how fortunate I am to live in a place that is a dream destination for so many. I love a visitor’s enthusiasm when they see the beauty that we often take for granted. I enjoy meeting our summer visitors, whether they’re…
There’s a lot of buzz around the term “being authentic” but what does that really mean? To me, being authentic is knowing we look, feel, and act different from everyone else and it’s OK. Our authentic self is what makes us remarkable in every way. If you’re always trying to impress others or you try…
I started my freshman year at CMU as an instrumental music major with a choral minor. I was fairly certain I wanted to be a band director just like my Dad. I practiced and performed and studied and made some great friends. I spent more time in Powers Music Hall than my home. Lightbulb Moment…
Our Jeep brings out the explorer spirit in us, but we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment we want to explore. My husband and I look forward to taking our Jeep on seasonal roads in the summer because we love spending time in the beautiful Northern Michigan outdoors. We have a great…
I had someone tell me I was lucky. They thought because I owned my business and had everything I needed that I was lucky. I challenged them by saying that I’m fortunate, not lucky. I didn’t roll the dice to get where I am today. For me, the word lucky just doesn’t quite cover it.…