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There’s a reason your biggest breakthroughs don’t happen in the middle of back-to-back Zoom calls. They happen in the in-between. The white space. The moments you finally stop reacting and start leading. That’s what a CEO Day is all about. It’s not about luxury (although we fully support snacks, candles, and a killer playlist). It’s […]

Make CEO Day Your Secret Weapon: How One Day Can Transform Your Business Trajectory

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Written by guest author: Tina Martin, creator of Ideaspired. You want to start a business. That’s the easy part. What follows—the selection, the staking out of territory, the gut check—isn’t. Picking the right business means interrogating not just the market, but yourself. It’s not a decision you make in an afternoon with a latte and […]

How to Choose the Right Business for You: A Grit-First Guide for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Member Introduction Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background and what you do? My name is Diana Dorell and my passion is helping successful women 40+ manifest their dream relationship, starting with the one with themselves. I am the best selling co-author of The Dating Mirror: Trust Again, Love Again […]

Thrive Member Spotlight: Diana Dorell

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Ever feel like you’re sprinting through your to-do list but somehow never crossing the finish line? You’re not alone. Burnout is rampant among high-achieving women–not because we don’t know how to work hard, but because we often forget to plan smart. That’s where quarterly planning becomes a game-changer. Unlike yearly resolutions that fade by February […]

Why it’s time to challenge outdated biases and reframe what it really means to lead like a mother. For too long, the professional world has treated motherhood like a detour from ambition—a career disruption rather than an accelerator. Whether it’s the assumptions about moms being “less available,” or the whispered doubts about their focus, productivity, […]

Motherhood Isn’t a Distraction–It’s a Competitive Advantage

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Let’s get honest—stress isn’t just a “busy season” or a fleeting feeling. For many women, it’s a daily companion. It shows up in tight shoulders, racing thoughts at 2 a.m., or the low-key guilt that follows any moment of rest. And while our culture still celebrates the grind, more of us are waking up to […]

From Pressure to Peace: 7 Evidence-Backed Ways Women Can Prevent and Treat Stress

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There’s a shift happening—and it’s not subtle. Women are rethinking what success looks like. We’re asking deeper questions. We’re reevaluating not just where we work, but how we work. The old playbook of “keep your head down and prove your worth” is being replaced with something more powerful: self-advocacy rooted in self-respect. In 2025, thriving […]

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For women building businesses, juggling family, or forging creative paths as independent professionals, where you work can be just as important as what you work on. If you’ve outgrown your kitchen table or feel isolated working from home, you might be wondering: is it time to commit to a traditional office—or is coworking a better […]

Coworking vs. Traditional Office Space: What’s Best for East Valley Freelancers, Remote Workers & WFH Moms?

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