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Cedar & Rush is a Chicago based style and entertaining blog empowering women to feel confident in social settings and have the courage to stand out. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in business finance, Nicole found herself at a crossroad. With no map or clear direction, she moved to Cedar and Rush, the intersection of her first Chicago apartment! She spent the first seven years of her career in finance, but through her blog, made the leap to founding her own social media business three years ago. The Cedar & Rush StoryThe “cliche” blog start … so she says! [3:18] The vision and development of Cedar & Rush. [5:56] The extension of Cedar & Rush into social media services. [17:28] Candle Flickering MomentsThe two biggest struggles her social media clients face. [21:20] Reality sets in after six months of business startup bliss. [25:42] Learning how to sell. [27:52] Business Building InsightsYou can be credible and a professional in a topic when you research and share. [