Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers, bonus moms, grandmothers, mentors, nurturers, and women who continue to pour into others with love, wisdom, sacrifice, strength, and grace. 💜🌸 Today was filled with love in so many beautiful ways for me personally — roses from my husband, flowers and chocolate covered strawberries from my…
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers, bonus moms, grandmothers, mentors, nurturers, and women who pour love, wisdom, strength, and sacrifice into others every single day. đź’ś Today we celebrate the women who continue to lead families, businesses, communities, and generations with grace, resilience, and purpose. May today remind you that you are…
Stop confusing activity with progress. Q2 is your strategic correction window. As we step into May, many business owners and professionals are quietly asking themselves a hard question: “Am I where I thought I would be by now?” Let’s address it directly—you’re not behind. You’re misaligned. And there’s a difference. The Q2 Illusion: Busy ≠…
He is Risen.This Easter and Resurrection Sunday, we are reminded that new beginnings are always possible. Resurrection represents renewal, restoration, purpose, and the power of transformation — both in life and in business. As we move into this new season, I encourage you to reflect on what needs to be renewed in your life, your…
I am excited and grateful to officially share that I have successfully defended my dissertation and have completed the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Marketing. I am now Dr. Cathy Thompson. My research study, “Quantifying Impact: Buyer Persona Alignment on Marketing and Sales Effectiveness,” focused on the relationship between buyer persona alignment, marketing…
March marks Women’s History Month — a time to honor the women who built businesses without capital, led teams without titles, and preserved vision without recognition. As an African American woman in business, education, and leadership, I do not see Women’s History Month as a symbolic celebration. I see it as strategic acknowledgment. Women have…
Dr. Cathy Thompson Successfully Defends Dissertation; Earns Doctorate in Strategic Marketing Charleston, South Carolina | February 2026 — Cathy Thompson, Founder and CEO of Cathy Newman Consulting, has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation and has officially been conferred the title of Doctor. Her research study, “Quantifying Impact: Buyer Persona Alignment on Marketing and Sales Effectiveness,”…
Audit Before You Scale Growth magnifies whatever already exists—structure or strain. Reflection Prompt:What part of your business is being held together by effort instead of structure? January is the ideal time for a business audit—before momentum makes changes harder. All questions and or comments are welcome!
This image was created with the help of AI—and what stood out immediately is that it automatically reflected my brand colors, my business name, and my overall presence. Is it perfect? No.Is it powerful? Absolutely. And that’s the point. At Cathy Newman Consulting, this is exactly how we approach our work: AI doesn’t replace strategy.AI…
Q1 Foundations for Business Owners, Leaders, & Marketers Kicking Off Q1: What Leaders Must Clarify, Align, and Execute Now January is not about speed—it is about direction. Q1 sets the tone for the entire year. Decisions made (or avoided) in January quietly compound by June and become very visible by Q4. For business owners, entrepreneurs,…