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December has a funny way of doing two things at once: It slows the world down and piles on pressure. Year-end deadlines. Open loops. Holiday commitments. The unspoken expectation that you should somehow finish strong and feel reflective, grateful, and energized. At Thrive, we believe there’s another way. Instead of sprinting to the finish line, […]
If you’ve ever Googled “How do I fund my business?” at 1:00 in the morning with a mix of ambition and mild panic…you are so not alone. Women founders across the country face the same challenge: you have the talent, the idea, the grit — now you just need the capital to fuel it. Good […]
Member Introduction Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background and what you do? Hi, I’m Melissa Brown, CEO and Founder of Copper Sky Social Media! I help companies and nonprofits tell their stories through compelling social media content, and I also coach aspiring social media managers who want to confidently […]
As the air turns crisp and daylight shortens, something shifts in the way we work. The bright, high-energy pace of summer gives way to a slower, more intentional rhythm. It’s the season of cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and quiet creativity — and at Thrive, we believe your environment plays a powerful role in how inspired, […]
There’s the work we get paid for—and then there’s everything else. The unseen labor of running households, remembering appointments, managing school schedules, planning meals, organizing childcare, and holding the invisible threads that keep life functioning. It’s called the mental load, and for women—especially working women—it’s often the job that never ends. At Thrive, our community […]
– How redefining hustle is reshaping the modern workplace – The real meaning behind the “lazy girl job” The phrase lazy girl job might sound flippant, but the conversation it sparked is anything but. At its core, it’s a response to burnout culture—the pushback against equating value with overwork. What’s being reclaimed isn’t laziness; it’s […]
How saying “no” more often leads to more energy, creativity, and connection — at work and at home. Invitation: what if busyness is the problem, not the goal? We often lionize the person with the jam-packed schedule, the back-to-back meetings, the 80-hour workweek. But if you lean into that ideal, you risk burning out your […]
We live in a world that celebrates the big reveal—the product launch, the viral moment, the “overnight success.” But behind every splashy headline is a quiet, consistent pattern: small, intentional moves that compound over time. For founders, creatives, and community builders, growth rarely happens in one sweeping leap. It happens through daily rhythms, thoughtful systems, […]
