Reintroducing TNT: Where It Began and Where It’s Headed

Have you ever wondered how Tuesday Notary Titans (TNT) got started or how it’s evolved over the years? As we prepare to relaunch for 2025, I wanted to share its journey, its impact, and what exciting updates you can expect moving forward.

How It All Began

Almost seven years ago, TNT started as a collaboration between Carol Ray, and Bill Soroka. Back then, it was called the Breakfast Club, and I was relatively unknown outside of California and the National Notary Association (NNA). The opportunity to co-host this call, answer notary questions from across the country, and provide micro-lessons helped me grow alongside the audience.

Working with Carol Ray was a turning point in my career. She was the first speaker at my in-person Notary Symposium in Modesto, CA, and she encouraged me to formalize my coaching practice. It was her invitation to join the Breakfast Club that truly expanded my reach and impact in the notary world.  It...

The Duty of a Notary: More Than Just a Job—It's a Responsibility that takes grit and Integrity.

As notaries public, we hold a unique and vital position in the legal and business world. Our role, often perceived as straightforward-witnessing signatures, administering oaths, and verifying completeness, is, in fact, a complex and crucial duty. We meet our mission each time we execute our notary certificates correctly and fully complete the task of verifying that the right person is signing the documents. It's about fulfilling a fiduciary duty to the people we serve.

Duty: Not What Everyone Else Does, But What We Are Obligated to Do

Our duty as notaries is to adhere to our professional and legal obligations. This sets us apart from the average person—it's our commitment to a higher standard of Integrity and responsibility. Being a notary means stepping up to a level of responsibility beyond simple honesty. It requires us to act with Integrity, fairness, and transparency, not just when i...