Word & Mouth Blog
Where food, hospitality, branding, and human behavior all crash into each other. I write about restaurants, wine, placemaking, customer experience, and the small details that make people talk about a business long after they leave.
For even more snarky takes on marketing, pop culture, branding, and the internet, visit my Substack, Burnt Popcorn & Branding: Substack
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A mix of hospitality, branding, customer psychology, hospitality culture, and internet behavior from someone who’s worked behind the scenes in marketing long enough to know what feels authentic and what feels painfully forced.
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Yes. Especially if your marketing currently sounds like ChatGPT wrote it.
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No LinkedIn thought leadership energy here. Just strategy, storytelling, and occasional side-eye toward trends, Chat-GPT written branding advice, and “disruptive” ideas that all look the same.
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People in marketing, hospitality, branding, retail, wine, or anyone who secretly judges restaurants by their menu design before reading the food list.
My Journey Through Early Menopause: What I Wish I’d Known
Early menopause at 38 left me lost and struggling—until I found the truth about hormone therapy. Here’s what every woman needs to know when it comes to Perimenopause and menopause and your body.
Choose Your Word of the Year for Motivation & Focus in 2023
Looking to stay motivated and focused on your 2023 goals? Consider choosing a word of the year – here are some tips for selecting one that resonates with you, setting goals, and incorporating it into your daily routine.
6 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
It's important to take care of your mental health. Here are 6 ways you can do that.
Reflecting on Two Years Since My Anal Cancer Diagnosis: Pivoting my Business
I found out I had anal cancer two years ago this week, and my life and business have pivoted to focus on more of the values I hold true.
Self-Care for Moms is an Act of Protest: 3 Reasons Why Moms Matter
Self Care is an act of protest for moms - When moms prioritize their own mental health they are sending a powerful message to the world that they matter. That moms & women matter... And that makes others believe it as well. And that’s when change can happen.