Big Box Stores are Going to be Okay, But Your Local, Small Businesses May Not.

Small businesses are suffering and the only way we can save them is to support them. Rallying behind a small business means rallying behind a family and a community.

CommunityKristin BurkemperNovember 16, 2020Milwaukee, 2020, corona virus, covid 19, silver lining, gratitude, staying positive, inspiration, jewelry designer, launching in a pandemic, shop small, shop local, shop handmade, shop small milwaukeeComment

These Women are Changing the World + Look Good Doing It!

When I’m looking for fashion inspiration, I’m all about fashion icons or influencers who I can relate to and who feel authentic to me.

The Many Layers of Motherhood

One thing I knew would change when I became a mother was my Identity, but I had no idea what that truly meant.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperMay 1, 2020Milwaukee, 2020, corona virus, covid 19, silver lining, gratitude, staying positive, inspiration, mother's day, mother's day gifts Comment

Finding Silver Linings During an Unthinkable Time

It’s hard to stay positive. But, we can choose to focus on the good, the silver linings in this situation. We really have no other choice — what’s the alternative?

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperApril 23, 2020Milwaukee, 2020, corona virus, covid 19, silver lining, gratitude, staying positive, inspirationComment

Celebrating Women Beyond International Women’s Day: The Abundance Mindset

We need reminders and positive messages about celebrating all that it means to be a woman and the importance of female encouragement beyond just one day per year.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperMarch 9, 2020jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, female entrepreneur, Milwaukee, 2020, girl boss, galentine's day, female friendships, friendship, friends, things to do in milwaukeeComment

The Tale of An Introverted, Risk-Averse Entrepreneur: Yep - That’s Me!

Being an introvert and struggling with some social anxiety has sort of made me risk-averse at times. I know - hard to believe for a female entrepreneur! But, I have a hard time putting myself out there and being vulnerable, even when it comes to my business.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperFebruary 19, 2020jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, female entrepreneur, Milwaukee, 2020, girl boss, galentine's day, female friendships, friendship, friends, things to do in milwaukee Comment

Life is Better with a Good Girlfriend by Your Side

As women, we have certain female connections that we may not have with our spouse or significant other. We can share things about our marriages, our bodies, our hopes and fears. Associating with other strong and caring women can make us stronger, better people.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperFebruary 6, 2020jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, female entrepreneur, Milwaukee, 2020, girl boss, galentine's day, female friendships, friendship, friends, things to do in milwaukeeComment

2020 We Are Coming for Ya'!

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

Daily Inspirations, Work Life, CommunityKristin BurkemperJanuary 13, 2020jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, breast cancer awareness, ABCD, Milwaukee, giving back, 2020, intentions, resolutionsComment

Why a Creative Outlet is Like a Good Therapist

Oftentimes, we don’t take the time to be creative - we look at it as something we might get to when we have the time - but the truth is we never REALLY have the time.

Daily Inspirations, CommunityKristin BurkemperNovember 6, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, Milwaukee, workshops, creativity, things to do in milwaukee, creative outlet, art therapy Comment

My Ah-Ha Moment Inspired by Kendra Scott

You know, one of those moments when you decide or realize something, and it feels entirely right? Recently, I had this exact experience.

Daily Inspirations, Work Life, CommunityKristin BurkemperOctober 21, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, breast cancer awareness, ABCD, Kendra Scott, Toya Washington, Milwaukee, giving back Comments

How to Keep Your “Cool” this Summer

Have you ever lost your temper so badly that you felt embarrassed after? I sure have!

Daily Inspirations, Community, Work LifeKristin BurkemperJuly 16, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, layered, yoga, small business, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneur, how to survive summer with kids, how to survive summer with children Comment

The Tale of Bird’s Tail - What I’ve Learned Five Years In

The good, bad and the ugly of running Bird’s Tail….and a special birthday gift for YOU!

Daily Inspirations, Community, Work LifeKristin BurkemperJune 17, 2019jewelry, jewelry designer, milwaukee, milwaukee jewelry designer, layered, yoga, small business, five year mark, five years in business, anniversary, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, mompreneurComment

How to keep that “Yoga High” after we roll up our Mats.

How to keep that zen feeling after you leave your yoga class…

Do You Wish You Could Live a More Minimalist Life? How My Recent Move Got Me Started…

Let’s face it, our stuff can suffocate us and having less of it is just a simpler way of living.

Family Life, All About Jewelry, Community, Self-CareKristin BurkemperMay 13, 2019milwaukee, Spark Joy, minimalism, Organization, less stress, organizedComment

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

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!