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For nearly 30 years, I dedicated my life to the dead. After changing my major twice in college, I finally settled on anthropology with the intention of going to law school. In one of my first anthropology courses,  Dr William Maples , a forensic anthropologist, gave a guest lecture. He spoke for 50 minutes. I was awestruck. I wanted to be him. After convincing Dr Maples to let me volunteer in his lab as an undergrad, and then convincing him to take me as a grad student, I sta

by Shuala Martin & Abigail Bodenham BUSINESS COACHING, MENTORSHIP, BUSINESS GROWTH Even Serena Williams has a coach. And if a legend at the pinnacle of her sport knows she needs one, shouldn’t your business benefit from one, too? Through mentorship, business coaching empowers businesses and nonprofits with tangible tools that foster business growth. insta_photos – Adobe Stock Strategy, Consistency, Insight: Charting Your Path to Business Growth Business coaching offers clarit

Nestled in the heart of historic Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach, Lindy’s  has been a local gem on Amelia Island  since 2001. Housed in a beautifully preserved early 1900s building, Lindy’s draws in both locals and visitors from around the world with its curated selection of fine jewelry. The store features distinctive pieces from designers across the globe and offers custom creations that reflect each client’s unique style. Whether you’re searching for a timeless

This quarter’s spotlight shines on a nonprofit that’s especially close to my heart. I’ve had the privilege of being a Big Sister for nearly three years, and it remains one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. JJ’s mother enrolled her in Big Brothers Big Sisters, hoping to find someone who could introduce her to new experiences and reinforce the value of education. I’ve taken that responsibility to heart, and I can only hope I’ve been the positive influence JJ deserv

by Shuala Martin & Abigail Bodenham BUSINESS STRATEGY, STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IDOL'foto Imagine driving to a new destination without GPS. No map, no directions, just a hope that you’ll eventually get there. That’s what running a business without a strategy looks like.  Every day, businesses launch with big ideas and bold visions. Yet, many stall or fail, not because their products or services are flawed, but because they lack one critical ingredient:  a clear

by Shuala Martin & Abigail Bodenham STANDARDIZED OPERATIONS, EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, BUSINESS EFFICIENCY Imagine a day when every team member knows exactly what to do, how to do it, and why it matters. No confusion, no wasted time, just seamless execution thanks to standardized operations and an up-to-date employee handbook that boost business efficiency. Wouldn’t you love that? Shahid/Adobe Stock Why Standardized Operations Are the Backbone of Business Efficiency  Streamlined Eff

by Shuala Martin & Abigail Bodenham DATA MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS INSIGHTS, DATA GOVERNANCE, DATA ANALYTICS Infinite Flow/Adobe Stock Feeling buried in spreadsheets and scattered customer info? It might be time to rethink your data management strategy. Here’s why it matters. Businesses today generate massive volumes of data, from financial transactions, customer interactions, vendor records, inventory logs, marketing campaigns, social media engagement, and beyond. To harness this

From 2005 to 2008, I lived in Tbilisi, Georgia. It’s about 6,300 miles outside of Atlanta. Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains along the Black Sea, the Republic of Georgia is a foodie’s paradise, a wine lover’s dream, and the unofficial global headquarters of dinner parties that last longer than your average relationship. Georgia’s food is the kind of soul-hugging fare that makes you unbutton your jeans and whisper, “I regret nothing.” Georgians do carbs better than anyone. Tak

In July of 2010, I was sent on mission to  Nepal . I was living in Switzerland at the time, and I had layovers in Munich and Doha. I knew I was in for a long flight. But I had no idea just how long my “welcome” to Kathmandu would take. I was scheduled to land at 8:30 in the morning. As we neared our destination, the pilot came over the comms to tell us we’d be delayed due to heavy rain over Kathmandu. We flew around for a while. Then the pilot told us we were diverting to nor