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Let’s be honest: most of us were taught to build our workdays around someone else’s expectations. Start at a certain time, be “on” all day, juggle everything flawlessly, and somehow maintain a smile through the chaos. Cute… in theory. Not so cute in real life. At Thrive, we believe your workday should actually work for […]
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, […]

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 […]

– 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, […]

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 […]
