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What it actually takes to move from freelance chaos to steady revenue. Let’s talk about the phase no one glamorizes on Instagram. Not the cute “I started a business from my kitchen table” story.Not the Canva logo.Not the first Stripe notification. We’re talking about the messy middle. The juggling-clients-at-10:30pm.The inconsistent income.The “Why did I say […]

From Side Hustle to Sustainable Income

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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 […]

Thrive Member Spotlight: Diana Dorell

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Ever notice how when women get in a room together—really get into it, ideas flying, energy rising—things just click? It’s not just good vibes or shared experience. There’s actually something deeper happening. Women tend to lead with curiosity, listen more intentionally, and build off each other’s ideas instead of competing for airtime. It’s collaboration with […]

Member Introduction Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about your background and what you do? My name is Marci and I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I moved to Arizona permanently in 2013 and I felt a connection to desert and to the region immediately. My career in Brazil was originally in Business […]

Thrive Member Spotlight: Marci Bassett

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Thrive Member Marci Bassett

A New Year—it’s that time again. The holidays are wrapping up, and suddenly it’s like the air is buzzing with potential. There’s nothing quite like flipping the calendar to a fresh year to get you dreaming big, right? 2025 is waiting, and this could be the year you take your business to the next level. […]

New Year, New Goals: Creating a Vision for Your Business in 2025

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As we wrap up another year, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and embrace the journey you’ve been on. Running a business, managing life, and chasing your dreams is no small feat, and chances are you’ve got a lot to celebrate—and learn from—this year. Reflection isn’t just about looking back; it’s about preparing for […]

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Leadership is exhilarating—but let’s be honest, it can also be exhausting. As female leaders, we’re often juggling a thousand roles: boss, mentor, innovator, maybe even mom, partner, or friend. Add societal expectations and the relentless pace of modern work, and burnout can sneak up on even the most driven among us. The good news? Burnout […]

Burnout Prevention for Female Leaders: How to Balance Self-Care with Career Ambitions

Wellness

woman leader experiencing burnout