Kari Oakley
Bio
Kari Oakley is a fitness trainer from Kenosha Wisconsin. She now lives in downtown Chicago, and loves to get out. She is a big fan of anything adventure, and loves getting a workout in the outdoors.
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How Managing a Network Is Like Tending a Garden
If you have trouble wrapping your head around how your business network is managed, it might help to think of it like gardening. Excelling at each requires knowledge and stewardship in order to produce the best result.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
6 Hair and Makeup Tips for Looking Your Best
Rapid change, shifting demands, uncertain resources — your current situation may make it a challenge to consistently look your best, no matter what your age. You might be working different hours, homeschooling your children, or adjusting to new and unfamiliar life rhythms. It's not impossible for you to look naturally radiant; it does take intentionality. Here are several tips to maximize your makeup and hair game in the coming months.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Blush
You Already GNO: 7 Great Girls Night Out ideas
All ladies should have a girls night out every once in a while. It's a great stress reliever to get together with your best friends and have fun doing something you wouldn't normally do by yourself or with your kids. But if you go out with your friends with any regularity, you know that, after a while, the same old activities can become stale. You need to change things up every once in a while so that you continue to look forward to the time that you have with the girls away from spouses, boyfriends, and children. If you're looking for some great ideas to break up the same old routine, keep reading. We have a list that is sure to make your next night out with the ladies more fun than you've had in months.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Humans
5 Tips To Make Living in California More Affordable
California offers moderate temperatures throughout the year, beautiful beaches and a host of amazing opportunities for adventure. It also has a reputation as one of the most expensive places in the U.S. to live. While that reputation is definitely warranted, there are plenty of ways to make living in the Golden State more affordable. After all, not everyone in the state is a tech billionaire or movie star.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Wander
6 Tips To Market Your Business Online
Whether you run a traditional business with a physical location or an online business, you need to market your company online. For one, digital marketing is usually cheaper than other methods, like billboards and television ads. Also, marketing your business online can give you more control and help you connect with current and potential customers. You don't need a huge marketing budget to use these online marketing tips, but they can do wonders for your business and revenue.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
How To Use Social Media Effectively in Your Organization
Like it or hate it, social media has become a staple in people's everyday lives. Whether it's Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or Pinterest, people of all ages and walks of life rely on these platforms to share ideas and glean information. With a few keystrokes and mouse clicks, you can reach hundreds, thousands or even tens of thousands of people all over the world. Never before has such reach been available. Social media is much more than a tool for individuals. Businesses of all types can benefit from its use. If you know how to leverage its advantages effectively, social media can be an important part of your internal and external strategy.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
5 Things You Need to Grow Your Small Business Online
You’ve got a great business idea and a great product. But are you promoting your business online? Customers expect businesses to be online -- it is a no-brainer in this day and age that you are going to need an awesome online presence in order to make sure you’re a success.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
Tips for Being More Confident
There are any number of things that can make us feel less confident with ourselves. Perhaps it was a cruel word spoken by a friend or family member. Maybe you haven't spent enough time over the years on your own needs and you don't recognize yourself anymore. Or it could be that things haven't gone your way lately and you've had some setbacks at work or in your personal life. Instead of just accepting your situation, you can gain your confidence back and feel like the powerful person that you are.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Longevity
Things To Do In Iceland
Travel has become a popular pastime around the United States, most especially because of the increased affordability for airplane tickets and lodging in distant countries. If you are planning your next adventure, you might want to consider taking a trip to Iceland. Although it is part of the European Union, Iceland sits far up in the Northern Hemisphere near Greenland.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Wander
What Are the Benefits of Going Solar?
You have been thinking about going solar for a while, but you're wondering if it's really worth it. Do the benefits truly outweigh the costs? What kinds of risk are you taking on and how will you recoup any potential losses? There are many benefits of going solar, and not all of them can be easily tallied up in your budget sheet. Here are just a few items to put in the "pro" list when you're debating about going solar.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Lifehack