The Journal

Stories. Strategy. Soul.

Reflections from the front porch and the strategy table, exploring marketing, business, creativity, AI, and life.

Welcome to the Journal

Pull up a chair, pour a cup of coffee, and stay awhile.

Here you'll find reflections from East Texas, thoughtful conversations about marketing, AI, storytelling, and the everyday moments that remind us why authentic connection still matters.

I hope you leave with an idea, a little encouragement, and maybe even a new question to explore.

~ Suzi 🤎

Goodbye Mr. Lincoln: 2026 Goes Penny-Less

The U.S. penny is officially retired in 2026—no more new Lincoln cents minted. Explore nostalgic wheat backs, flattened souvenirs, and how this change declutters your marketing: simplify pricing, flatten chaos, and save energy. What's your favorite penny memory?

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Small Businesses Marketing Blog: With Strategies That Actually Work

Small Business marketing blog image, Suzi Worley Studios sketch with two horses, Storytelling, Strategy, & Connection.