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Mdominguez
December 16, 2025December 3, 2025
Business Strategy

Growing Generosity in Business

“A generous person will prosper. Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” ~ Proverbs 11:25 That verse has taken on a whole new meaning since moving from South Florida to the quiet woods of North Florida. I thought I knew what generosity looked like. I grew up hearing about it, reading about it, and believing in

Mdominguez
December 2, 2025November 24, 2025
Renewed Mind, Uncategorized

5 Holiday Self Care Tips for Business Owners

I wanted to share these holiday self-care tips for business owners because I recently realized I’m the one who needs them most. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I felt like I was running around in circles trying to get everything done. We had family traveling eight hours to spend the holiday with us

Mdominguez
November 18, 2025November 13, 2025
Blog, Business Content, Renewed Mind

How Teamwork in Business Makes Hard Things Easier

Trying something completely new in business can feel exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes scary. I learned that firsthand this year when my husband, Rudy, and I decided to try selling firewood at our local farmers’ market. It was totally outside our comfort zone, but the entire experience reminded me how powerful teamwork in business really is.

Mdominguez
November 4, 2025October 30, 2025
Business Strategy

When Chaos Strikes: Remaining Calm in the Middle of the Mess

You know those weeks when everything that can go wrong, does? For me, it happened right in the middle of my busiest season; the last two weeks of the month when I’m wrapping up content, scheduling posts, and making sure everything is ready for clients to review and approve. Out of nowhere, Canva stopped working

Mdominguez
October 21, 2025October 16, 2025
Renewed Mind

Creative Burnout: How to Reignite Your Spark

I’ll be honest, one of the things I love most about being a creative virtual assistant is, well… the creative part. Designing visuals, writing captions, and dreaming up fresh ideas is my happy place. There’s nothing better than getting into that flow where everything clicks. But sometimes, that flow disappears. There are days when I open Canva or

Mdominguez
October 7, 2025October 1, 2025
Business System

Simple Ways to Collaborate with Your Virtual Assistant

I can’t tell you how many times I meet someone who says, “Wait… what exactly does a Virtual Assistant do?” Or, “How do you even work with someone who isn’t physically in your office?” The answer is: easily! A Creative Virtual Assistant (VA) can handle tasks like social media posts, email campaigns, design work, and

Mdominguez
September 23, 2025September 22, 2025
Business System

How Consistency Builds Loyalty and Trust

I was born and raised in Miami, and like most people from my hometown, I grew up cheering for the University of Miami Hurricanes. While I wasn’t a die-hard football fan, when I did cheer, it was for the orange and green… that is, until my daughter decided to attend Florida State University in Tallahassee.

Mdominguez
September 9, 2025September 5, 2025
Business Content

Espresso Your Brand with Creative Virtual Assistance

My husband and I love going on little coffee dates around town. We’re not coffee purists by any means, but we’re not over-the-top either. We fall right in the middle—we like our lattes with a bit of creamer, a little sweetener, and some froth. On one end of the spectrum, you’ve got the black coffee

Mdominguez
August 26, 2025August 25, 2025
Renewed Mind

The Power of Gratitude in Life and Business

Many of you may know, and some of you may not, the story behind why I chose the name “The Grateful VA” for my business. Initially, my first choice was “The Virtual Pearl”—I thought it would make a fun and creative logo. The name was available on Sunbiz, so I went ahead and registered an

Mdominguez
August 12, 2025August 9, 2025
Renewed Mind

The Slow-Rise Method for Business Growth

Someone once told me, “Write what you know. Share your real life—people connect with stories.” So today, I’m sharing a slice of my real life that’s become surprisingly meaningful lately. It might seem odd to talk about sourdough bread in a business newsletter, but I’ve learned that inspiration comes from the most ordinary places. Since

Year: 2025