A strong, consistent brand voice is absolutely essential to setting your business (or yourself!) apart from your competition. Whether you’re crafting your own personal brand or building a reputation for your company, the way you speak to your target market can make all the difference in their eyes.

Fall is the absolute perfect season for reading, if you ask me. I know many people are big on beach reads, and that’s awesome. But I am much more into getting curled up with a blanket and a cup of tea, either on my couch or on my balcony, and diving into a cozy or scary read. So naturally, I’ve been working on my autumn reading list for a while.

Changing industries is an extremely daunting thought, but it's one that has my attention right now.

In my 10 years in the workforce, I’ve seen 5 rounds of layoffs. Twice, I’ve lost my job as a result. Here’s what I’ve done to cope, and some of my best advice for others coping with being laid off.

I suppose I should start by introducing myself…