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Retail Store Closures by Brand in 2026 | A Complete Breakdown
ByChristi Spruill February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the American retail landscape is undergoing what many analysts are calling a “Great Reset.” Consumer spending has not collapsed, and in many categories it remains surprisingly resilient. Yet the volume of retail store closures announcements has reached levels not seen in over a decade. According to…

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Lifestyle | Health | Work From Home

Women Who Move More, Lead Better
ByChristi Spruill December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Leadership doesn’t begin in the boardroom. It begins in the body. It begins in the way your brain fires, the way your energy rises and falls, and the way your nervous system responds to stress, responsibility, and the thousand shifting demands of your day. Whether you realize it or not, the movement you do throughout…

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How Small Businesses Can Turn The Holidays Into Year Round Growth With SmartrCommerce
ByChristi Spruill December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

The holidays have a way of revealing the truth about a small business. They amplify the parts you have mastered and expose the parts you have ignored. If your systems are strong, the holidays magnify that strength. If your systems are fragile, the holidays shine a bright light on every crack in your foundation. There…

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Disruption | Entrepreneurship | Lifestyle

When You’re in the Room With Greatness….
ByChristi Spruill October 30, 2025

When You’re in the Room With Greatness…DON’T WASTE IT!!! Happy Wednesday beautiful readers! Today’s blog will be a bit different than what I usually write. Today, I am a little disappointed and will be giving a bit of chastisement, knowledge, instruction, and lastly, hopefully inspiration. Last night, I attended an event full of executives, one…

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Entertainment | Entrepreneurship | Lifestyle | Work From Home

Social Media Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide To Getting Your Business Seen
ByChristi Spruill October 28, 2025

Social Media: Modern Day Word-of-Mouth Happy Monday beautiful readers! When I was growing up, “getting the word out” about anything mean flyers on telephone poles, church bulletin announcements, a whole lot of knocking on doors, and the neighborhood grapevine. When my Dad started his business, a mechanic shop, he woul leave his business cards at…

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Entrepreneurship | Health | Lifestyle | Relationships | Spirituality | Work From Home

Women of Wisdom & Faith: Lydia of Thyatira
ByChristi Spruill October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

A SmartrWomen Sunday Soul Series Happy Sunday beautiful readers! I want to use Sunday blogs as a time of quiet refection, meditation, prayer and learning. A time to quiet all the chaos of the week and re-center. For some that means a quiet devotional and time spent in prayer, talking and listening to His words. …

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Entrepreneurship | Health | Lifestyle | Work From Home

When Doing More Means Doing Less: The Power of Taking a Break
ByChristi Spruill October 26, 2025

We all have to remember to stop and smell the roses. I’ll be the first to admit I’m terrible at stopping. I tell myself just 5 more minutes, and that turns into 2 more hours. I’m literally living proof of this right now as I am writing this blog. I told myself 2 hours ago,…

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Disruption | Entertainment | Health | Lifestyle | Relationships | Spirituality

Who Is Christi Spruill?
ByChristi Spruill October 25, 2025October 26, 2025

Who Am I? I realized something today as I was pulling my notes together for this blog…I never actually introduced myself. I came in full force, writing and posting like I owned the place, LOL. Today, I am going to back up a bit. I want to properly introduce myself and give you a glimpse…

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Building the Future of Business Automation, How Jason Criddle and SmartrLiving Are Changing the Game
Byarslanshahid October 20, 2025October 25, 2025

In a world where digital transformation is no longer optional, Jason Criddle and his team at SmartrLiving have built something extraordinary. Through vision, innovation, and persistence, they have created a network of brands that redefine how businesses automate, manage, and grow. A Smarter Vision for Modern Businesses Every successful entrepreneur starts with a simple idea,…

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