Blog — collaboration

  Meet Toni Ann Johnson I met Toni Ann several years ago through Antioch University, Los Angeles's MFA program.  Her talent as a writer, her striking beauty, her sense of humor, her infectious laugh,and her willingness to reach out and connect to others are all things I admire about her.  She was one of the first people to jump on board in support of Compliment, and I am so grateful for that.  Though we haven't seen each other face-to-face in a few years, Toni Ann's friendship is very special and I'm so happy to introduce her to you as the...

I spent this past weekend wearing a professional hat of a different variety. Aside from my totally fulfilling job as a jewelry designer and small-business entrepreneur, I also spend a pretty fair amount of time working as an educational consultant and professional learning trainer.  In other words, I train teachers how to teach new concepts to students. Teaching adults is a great gig, in no small part because they always remember something to write with. ;) I say all this for two reasons: a.) I think it is important for customers to know who is behind the brand.  I am...