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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 […]

Thrive Member Spotlight: Melissa Brown

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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 Lindsay – I am a freelance Grant Writer and lover of all things matcha, travel, and the outdoors. I have 8+ years helping small nonprofits achieve big goals and have grown my freelance work […]

Thrive Member Spotlight: Lindsay Zapata

Thrive Members

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 […]

The Mental Load Is Real: How Women in Business Are Managing the Invisible Work

Working Moms

– 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 […]

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, […]

Big Dreams, Small Steps: The Power of Micro-Moves in Business Growth

Professional Development

At Thrive, we’ve always believed that community is about more than shared workspaces. It’s about people bringing their full selves — their stories, their creativity, their ideas — to the table. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that our founder, Lynne King Smith, and our community manager, Braelyn Brown, have launched a brand-new podcast: Everything […]

Our Founder and Community Manager Launch a New Podcast

Podcast

Summer moves fast. Between family schedules, travel, and long days that seem to blur together, it’s easy to slip into “go, go, go” mode. When September rolls in, it can feel like someone hit the reset button. The light shifts, the air cools, and suddenly – our bodies and minds crave something different. At Thrive, […]

Entrepreneurship can feel exhilarating, but let’s be honest – it can also feel isolating. You’re juggling decisions, wearing a dozen hats, and pushing forward through uncertainty. Even with a strong family or team behind you, the unique weight of leading a business can sometimes feel like it rests squarely on your shoulders. That’s where community […]

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Community: The Power of Peer Support in Growing Your Business

Entrepreneurship