The Graduates Are Using AI
It’s graduation season — and this year it feels especially personal. Not one, but two of my three favorite children are walking across a stage this spring. And somewhere between cheering on my own kids, wrapping up another semester with my students at the University at Buffalo, and adding a brief teaching stint at Daemen University “just for fun,” I’ve noticed one giant theme hovering over this entire cohort:
AI.
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Chapters, Seasons, and Segments
I have the privilege of sitting within a five-foot radius of two spectacular women. We love HANSA but the private quarters are tight. Generously, I’ll say I’m slightly older than they are, and the differences in our family dynamics and priorities are on full display most days. Whatever term you prefer, chapters, seasons, segments, ours are clearly out of alignment. And, as Martha Stewart (whose TV series carried me through my maternity leave chapter) would say, that is a very good thing.
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My Old Friend, Anxiety
I usually try to show up in these blog posts as calm, cool, and collected. An “I’ve got this” kind of girl.
Packed calendar? I’ll teleport myself from one thing to the next. An avalanche of deadlines? Who needs sleep.
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And just like that—it’s January again.
And just like that—it’s January again.
Last year, I used these blog posts as something of a personal therapy session (cheaper than co-pays, highly effective, especially considering what’s going on in health insurance – see last month’s post). This year, I’m aiming to do a better job connecting why I show up with what I actually do every day.
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Favorite Things: Amy’s Edition
I won’t pretend to hold a candle to Oprah Winfrey (or even a match), but I won’t shy away from a little festive copycatting with my own Favorite Things of 2025. You won’t find luxury candles or miracle serums here (though you will find a great read), but you will find the everyday, practical, sanity-saving things that get me through the day, the week, and—let’s be honest—the year.
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Things That Go Bump in the Night
So, in the spirit of the season, I thought I’d share a few of the things that scare me most as a small business owner. Cue the spooky music.
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From Me To We [Amy's version]
Dogs are great companions but weren’t good for business growth. How WindsorTurner went from Me to We.
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Plan to Become Unplanned
“When I looked back at the business plan I wrote five years ago, I nearly spit out my coffee. Spoiler: WindsorTurner turned out nothing like the plan. But that plan still mattered—and here’s why.”
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Take Time to Celebrate
As I watched the end of the British Open this weekend, a commentator mentioned that Scottie Scheffler struggles to savor his wins primarily because he’s always too focused on the next big thing. And suddenly, I had an A-Ha moment.
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Let Them, Let Me, Let It Be...
I've been hearing a lot about the book Let Them by Mel Robbins, which I understand followed a podcast series. Both colleagues and clients have mentioned it and in full disclosure, all of them women.
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Get Your People (the real ones)
Take a lesson, just like you are an expert in your field, find those experts in their field as you grow your business.
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The Dilemma of a Small Moment In The Sun.
Navigating media exposure with confidence for women in small business.
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WBE and Me
A few insights on the New York State WBE process for anyone who may be considering the certification.
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On Thin Ice?
What’s growing a small business like? Sometimes you can feel like you are on Thin Ice. But with growing revenues and an increasing client base of non-profits, government agencies and mission driven developers, WindsorTurner hopes to share lessons in project management, transaction advisory and feasibility and market decisions as they unfold.
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The Promise of a New Year in Property Management: 4 for 2024
Some easy tips to consider in property management for 2024.
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What Non-Profits Need to Know About Real Estate
Nonprofit organizations are best served putting time, labor and financial resources to their mission. Outsourcing real estate decisions is a way to accomplish that.
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The Idea Bank: What To Know About Windowscaping
Think you can do more to attract attention to a vacant retail storefont? You can! See our ideas on windowscaping. …
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