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Insights and resources to help mission-driven leaders grow through communication strategy, digital tools, and CRM systems like HubSpot.

Do I Still Know How To Write Stuff Without AI?

Do I Still Know How To Write Stuff Without AI?

AI has, and is, changing how content is created. The area this has had arguably one of the biggest impacts is on copy writing. It wouldn't be a stretch to say most copy written on the internet this month will either be assisted or fully written by AI. I admit I utilize it daily in my business and with clients I work with. And in so many ways it has been a game changer. It has made researching and drafting content exponentially faster. I am a big proponent of using it in a way to assist your ideas. 

Finding the Right CRM for Your Mission‑Driven Organization – and Why HubSpot Could Be the Perfect Fit

Finding the Right CRM for Your Mission‑Driven Organization – and Why HubSpot Could Be the Perfect Fit

Running a nonprofit or faith‑based ministry means juggling relationships, fundraising, program delivery and communications, all while chasing a mission bigger than the organization itself.  In my work with small teams around the world, I see a common theme: leaders care deeply about their cause but often track donations, volunteers and program impact in a patchwork of spreadsheets and disconnected tools.  That lack of integration leads to lost donor relationships, siloed data and staff burnout.

Baratza Encore Grind Settings for V60: Dialing In the Perfect Pour‑Over

Baratza Encore Grind Settings for V60: Dialing In the Perfect Pour‑Over

If you’re like me, you probably bought a Baratza Encore because everyone said it was the best entry‑level burr grinder.  Yet when you first try a pour‑over, the results can be all over the place.  That’s because the Encore has 40 settings ranging from extra‑fine to extra‑coarse , and the Hario V60 is sensitive to grind size.  After lots of experimentation (and a few over‑extracted cups), I finally dialed in the grind that made my morning coffee sing.  Below is what I learned about pairing the V60 with the Encore.