Category Archives: The Discount Diva

Entrepreneurship: Working Harder Than You’ve Ever Worked

Hey Divas!  I often hear people talk about how they want to go into their own business.  They are tired for working for “The Man” or building someone else’s dreams and they long for the day they can work for themselves, set their own hours, and do what they want to do.  Well I’ve got…

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Stop Procrastinating

Good morning Divas!  Ever knew there was something you needed to do, something you had to face, but you continued to procrastinate?  No, of course not.  Lol!  Me neither!  Fact is, most of us at one point or another have used procrastination as a way of not dealing with something.  Whether it be out of…

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Springtime Savings

Hey Divas!  It is Springtime and it’s time to shed that old skin and put on warmer days.  Spring is often a time where we become more active.  More active, can mean more spending, so here are some tips to help you stay on budget during this transition. 1.  Research free activities that are going…

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Is It Shine Time or Grind Time

Hey Divas!  Have you ever had difficulty knowing what season you’re in?  Maybe it’s not even that you’re having difficulty understanding the season, you just don’t want to acknowledge the season.  The reason I ask is because oftentimes we try to cut out the “Grind” time to get to the “Shine” time. What do I…

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You Have Not Because You Ask Not: Costs Cutting for Everyone

Hey Divas!  Costs cutting is something we all could benefit from doing.  We especially need to take account of our spending and figure ways to stretch our dollars when we are business owners.  As The Discount Diva (R), I am no stranger to asking for discounts and deals when it comes to clothing, travel, entertainment,…

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Who Is Pushing You

Hey Divas!  Have you ever been pushed?  I mean really pushed, to the point of being uncomfortable, irritated with the person pushing you, or just plain wanting to slap them because they won’t leave you alone?  I have.  I am often pushed to that point by the one closest to me, and I must admit…

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Becoming Laser Focused

Hey Divas!  Recently I had an awesome opportunity to attend a Real Estate Conference.  My girlfriend invited me and had already paid thousands of dollars for it and was offering for me to go for free.  Real Estate Investing is something I have always had a passion for.  I even owned my first 3 homes…

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Pay Attention!

Hey Divas!  Have you ever found yourself in a situation that you could have avoided, but you weren’t paying attention enough to do so.  I think we all have, and I most recently experienced this last week when pumping gas.  I was on my way out of town for The Discount Diva Thriftique in Florence,…

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Are YOU Hustling Hard

I was scrolling through my Facebook comments the other day and a former client of mine from my past life as a Social Worker, commented, “You are hustling hard,” and while many might take this in offense, I wear it as a badge of honor. Not because I’m doing everything right, but because I LOVE…

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Walking In Your Passion: Doing What You Love

Hey Divas!  I have a question for you?  Are you walking in your passion?  Are you fulfilling your purpose on the earth?  The reason I am asking is because we just started a new year and usually this is the time people start re-evaluating their lives, reviewing last year’s progress, and making new goals.  For…

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