The Real Struggles of Being a Female Entrepreneur

When I first started Bird’s Tail, I had another woman say to me, “You know it’s really hard to stand out; you probably won’t make any money”. Wow, was that a kick in the face.

Daily Inspirations, Work Life, CommunityKristin BurkemperMarch 11, 2019jewelry, milwaukee, female entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, starting your own business, wp, women in business, women, mompreneurComment

Getting Out of a Relationship Rut: How to Keep the Romance Alive

Why dating your partner is the key to a happy and healthy relationship

Fashion, Family Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperFebruary 25, 2019jewelry, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, layered, dating, relationships, romanceComment

Navigating the Complexities of Female Friendships

“Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo, but what you need is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperFebruary 11, 2019inspiration, blogger, blog, inspirational blog, gratitude, female friendships, adulting, women friendships, friends, opra, lessons learned, innercircle, foreverfriendnecklaceComment

Say Goodbye to Resolutions and Hello to Intentions

Resolutions come from a place of judgement, whereas intentions come from purpose.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperJanuary 21, 2019milwaukee, Yoga, yoga community, meditation, yoga, EMPOWER, motivation, inspiration, blogger, blog, inspirational blog, gratitude, resolutions, intentions Comment

Elizabeth Rees, from “Peel, Stick, Love” to Creating a Common, Creative Space for Milwaukee

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Elizabeth Rees of Chasing Paper and Milwaukee’s Third Branch Creative Studio.

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperNovember 18, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, empowerment, chasing paper, third branch, Elizabeth Rees Comment

Why Gratitude is So Stinkin' Hard and Three Ways to Start Feeling Grateful Right Now

Gratitude takes practice. How to start feeling more grateful today.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperNovember 16, 2018milwaukee, Yoga, yoga community, meditation, yoga, EMPOWER, motivation, inspiration, blogger, blog, inspirational blog, gratitude, grateful, thansksgiving, Dalai LamaComment

Sarah Kooiman, Owner and Co-Founder of MKE Moms Blog, Opens Up Candidly About the Struggles of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Sarah Kooiman, the owner and Co-Founder of MkeMB!

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperOctober 28, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, boudoir, photography, empowerment, brandingComment

In Our Spotlight: Suzy Weyenberg, Owner of Empower Yoga

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Suzy Weyenberg, the owner of Empower Yoga!

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperSeptember 30, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, boudoir, photography, empowerment, brandingComment

How to Harness the Power that is Female: What Happens When Women Work Together

Empowered women empower other women….

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperSeptember 28, 2018metal, milwaukee, Yoga, yoga community, meditation, yoga, female, EMPOWER, women in business, motivation, inspiration, blogger, blog, inspirational blogComment

Milwaukee's Boudoir and Branding Queen: Chrissy of Chrissy Rose Photography

Our Spotlight Sunday Series highlights women in our community who INSPIRE us and others. This month we are spotlighting Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke from Chrissy Rose Photography!

Community, Work Life, Daily InspirationsKristin BurkemperSeptember 9, 2018Bird's Tail Designsmilwaukee, community, community over competition, work life, women in business, spotlight sunday, empowering, women, female entrepreneur, boudoir, photography, empowerment, brandingComment

Three Mindsets to Create a Happier Life:

What I learned in a Bryan Kest Yoga Workshop….

Daily Inspirations, Self-Care, CommunityKristin BurkemperAugust 3, 2018jewelry, jewelry making, jewelry designer, metal, metal designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, homemade, homemade jewelry, layered, Bryan Kest, Yoga, yoga community, meditation Comments

Roles We Play As Women (and how to avoid Superwoman Syndrome)

As women, we have many roles; we are mothers, business people, artists, community leaders, friends, mentors, teachers, volunteers and sometimes much more.