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Let’s talk branding…but not the surface-level stuff. Not just your logo, fonts, or which shade of green speaks to “growth.” We’re talking about the soul of your brand. The part that starts before you even open Canva. Because branding that actually connects doesn’t come from outside inspiration. It comes from clarity within. Whether you’re a […]

Build Your Brand from the Inside Out: Actionable Branding Tips for Small Business Owners and Solo-preneurs

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When the sun is shining and the days feel just a little more carefree, it’s tempting to slide productivity to the back burner. At Thrive, we get it. Summer has a vibe – and it’s not calendar reminders and KPIs. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to choose between your ambition and your Adirondack […]

Summer Schedule, Same Ambition: How to Stay Productive Without Missing the Sunshine

Productivity

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

Entrepreneurship

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 […]

If your to-do list feels like it’s multiplying overnight and your calendar looks more like a game of Tetris, you’re not alone. Too many entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives are running on caffeine and chaos, trying to “hustle harder” when what they actually need is a better system. Let’s be clear: you don’t need to wake […]

You Don’t Need to Hustle Harder–You Need a Better System

Productivity

Why it’s time to challenge outdated biases and reframe what it really means to lead like a mother.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

Working Moms

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 […]

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 […]

Women, Work, and Well-Being: How to Advocate for Yourself in 2025

Professional Development

woman holding a megaphone symbolizing self-advocacy