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gravatarLife Design Coach​  |  Writer​  |  Artist​  |  Mentor​  | Intuitive​  |  Mother |  Wife​  |  Voracious Reader​  |  Analogy Queen

Growing up I was told that children were to be seen and not heard. In college, with a shaved head and some women’s studies classes, I finally found my voice and since then have not stopped talking. 

I had to grow up fast. My mom got sick when I was 12, died when I was 16, and then I lost my dad at 22, and my grandma at 26. I learned early about loss and it shaped me into a determined, sassy, fierce, loud, energetic woman with very thick skin.

I had my first job at 9 years old (a paper route), was a prolific Girl Scout cookie seller (one year I sold 3,000 boxes). I spent 20+ years in corporate America (a publishing company and the largest athletic and sportswear company). I created a handbag company and have had so many interesting and challenging life experience​.

I am a pen fanatic, journal hoarder, Orla Kiely handbag lover, local artisan​, chip lover, jewelry fiend​. I prefer my pajamas and flip flops to uncomfortable heels and a bra. Head over heels in love with my husband, and ​my 10 year old son. If my hands are not in a bag of chips, I might be​ working out, reading a good book, or writing my next blo​g.

Feel free to submit your comments and feedback. Take a moment to follow randomolio. Thank you for visiting my blog.​ If you want to learn more about my work as a Life Design Coach go to http://www.tamiconklin.com.

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  1. Hi Tami,
    I hope all is well! I enjoyed your post on Mulu. I am a part of the Mulu team and would love to give you more information about the site!
    I know a lot of your friends and family are on Pinterest, but we think there is something REALLY special about Mulu. You can choose- to earn money for the cause or earn money for yourself- and in this day and age, sometimes earning for your self means buying food, or books for your child to use for school. At the same time, the inspiration for the site is about creating a sustainable income for charities.
    Please drop me an email at leah@mulu.me.
    Look forward to connecting! 🙂
    Best, Leah

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  10. Hi Tami,

    Hope you are well! I love your blog just as much as all of your fans here! I am managing a start up company in River North Chicago called Industrious Office (www.industriousoffice.com). I get to work on the design elements and was wondering if you would be interested in writing about the space and design potential. Please email me when you can: danielle@industriousoffice.com

    Thanks so much,
    Danielle

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