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Hi, I'm Jill.
With 15+ years in marketing and communications, on this website, I’m trading business decks for blog posts about the things that matter most to me: family, travel, creativity, and the funny little moments in between.
I’m a mom of three, wife and proud dog mom to Moose (yes, the wiener dog race champion). Around here you’ll find stories from our adventures, easy marketing insights, and plenty of laughs as I share life’s ups, downs, and detours.
Welcome to my corner of the internet—I’m glad you’re here!
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Why Pay Transparency Matters — and Why It Shouldn’t Be Optional
Almost the single reason we all work is to make money, and yet pay is often the one thing left off a job posting . Wild, right? Job...
Jill Hartmann
Aug 42 min read
New Office, New View: Why I’m Not Missing the Commute
New Office, New View: Why I’m Not Missing the Commute I recently moved my home office from the back room to the front of the house. Now I...
Jill Hartmann
Jul 282 min read
New! Weekly Marketing Planner — Your Secret Weapon for Smarter Marketing
If you've ever sat down on a Monday morning and thought, “What the heck should I post this week?” — you're not alone. Whether you're a...
Jill Hartmann
May 52 min read
Our parenting journey: what worked, what didn’t, and lessons learned
When my husband and I hit our late twenties, we thought we had plenty of time to plan for parenthood. We figured we’d start trying when...
Jill Hartmann
Aug 23, 20244 min read
"Run the mile you're in" - even if you hate running
I'll be the first to admit: I hate running. Like, unless there's free pizza at the finish line, why would I voluntarily put myself...
Jill Hartmann
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Some perspective - a year after my layoff
I woke up feeling exhausted and depressed about my job search. Since being laid off after nearly 25 years with my last company, for the...
Jill Hartmann
Jan 15, 20244 min read
Substitute teaching - sense of humor required
After I was laid off from my job, after nearly 25 years, I took some time to travel and explore. Part of my exploration was to "try on" a...
Jill Hartmann
Dec 28, 20237 min read
10 Branding questions to shape your marketing approach
If you're a smally business owner, these 10 questions will help you think about establishing a solid brand identity. Once defined, this...
Jill Hartmann
Aug 28, 20232 min read
What to expect during a coaching session
After leading teams for 10+ years, I decided to take training to become a certified coach. While I've always been an epithetic listener...
Jill Hartmann
Aug 25, 20233 min read
Leadership check-in: Ask yourself these 10 questions
Early in my career I found it difficult to say "no" to requests. I took on the extra work, even though I didn't have time, or if it...
Jill Hartmann
May 16, 20233 min read
"Whiteboard" tips to overcome hurdles women face in the workplace
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of meeting some remarkable women who have become dear friends. While participating in and...
Jill Hartmann
May 16, 20234 min read
Top 5 college graduation gifts for girls
My oldest will graduate from college in May and I've spent a lot of time searching for a memorable graduation gift for her. I wanted to...
Jill Hartmann
Mar 28, 20233 min read
A love story (in just 100 words)
I was in college at Miami University and had recently ended a long relationship. I was ready to embrace being single, but fate had...
Jill Hartmann
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Out of my comfort zone
Before I was laid off from my job of 25 years (24 years and 11 months, but who is counting?), I was selected to participate in a "40 over...
Jill Hartmann
Feb 20, 20233 min read
What to expect when hosting a Joe
Our family has been hosting college baseball players for the Hamilton Joes during the summer since 2015. It's been a fun and rewarding...
Jill Hartmann
Feb 16, 20237 min read
3 Reasons why I enjoyed my colonoscopy
My mother warned me about the terrible taste of the colonoscopy prep medicine and the need to stay close to the toilet after drinking it....
Jill Hartmann
Jan 12, 20232 min read
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