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There’s a funny thing that happens when you’re asked what you want to be when you grow up. Nobody expects a 10-year-old to say, “Ideally, I’d like meaningful work, a reasonable amount of autonomy, enough money to feel secure, people I enjoy working with, and the flexibility to go to a dentist appointment without submitting […]

You’re Allowed to Want a Different Version of Success

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If someone asked you what your typical Tuesday looks like, you could probably answer without thinking. Wake up. Get ready. Answer emails. Jump into meetings. Run errands. Make dinner. Repeat. Most of us spend our lives moving from one routine to the next without questioning them very often. And to be fair, routines aren’t a […]

Sometimes the Best Reset Is Breaking the Routine

Wellness

If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night thinking, I could totally turn this into a business, you’re in good company. Maybe it’s a hobby you’ve outgrown. Maybe it’s a skill people keep asking you to help with. Or maybe it’s just an idea that keeps popping back into your head no matter how […]

Don’t Wait to Feel Ready: A Smarter Way to Test Your Business Idea

Entrepreneurship

There was a time when being responsive felt like a competitive advantage. Reply to the email.Answer the text.Take the call.Jump into the last-minute meeting. Be available. And while being dependable is certainly a strength, there’s a point where constant availability starts working against us. The problem isn’t that we’re busy. It’s that we’re rarely uninterrupted. […]

At Thrive, we’re fortunate to work alongside incredible local businesses that help make our community what it is. One of those businesses is The Cleaning Company AZ. While Jana and her team often work behind the scenes, they play an important role in helping keep Thrive welcoming, comfortable, and ready for our members each day. […]

Community Spotlight: The Woman Behind The Cleaning Company AZ

Community & Culture

If you’ve spent any amount of time in freelance or solopreneur circles online, you’ve probably heard some version of this advice: “Just post more on social media.” Post every day.Show up constantly.Create reels.Write thought leadership posts.Share behind-the-scenes content.Stay visible. And while visibility absolutely matters, many freelancers start feeling like they accidentally picked up a second […]

What Actually Helps You Find Consistent Freelance Clients

Entrepreneurship

For a long time, career success was sold to us as something flashy. The promotion. The title. The hustle. The side hustle. The bigger paycheck. The color-coded calendar packed with meetings and things to do. Busy meant successful. Until a lot of people started quietly asking themselves: Wait… is this actually what I want? Because […]

If you’re a freelancer or solopreneur, there’s a good chance your brain feels like 37 tabs are open at all times. You answer emails while thinking about invoices. You’re halfway through a client project when you remember you forgot to follow up with someone. Your calendar is full, your to-do list is somehow getting longer, […]

How to Stop Running Your Business Like You’re Constantly Catching Up

Productivity