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There’s a moment most people miss. It’s when something you do “just for fun” quietly becomes… valuable. The homemade candle your friend won’t stop talking about.The sourdough everyone asks you to bring.The vintage finds people beg you not to resell. That’s not just a hobby anymore. That’s signal. The problem? Most people never turn that […]

From Hobby to Income: A Practical Guide to Turning What You Love Into a Real Side Hustle

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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 […]

Funding Fearlessly: A Beginner’s Guide for Women Seeking Capital

Entrepreneurship

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 […]

Women in business are no strangers to navigating uncharted waters. Whether you’re launching a startup, climbing the corporate ladder, or leading your own enterprise, the road to success can often feel like a solo trek. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be. A strong female advisory board—a sisterhood of women who understand your […]

Sisterhood in Business: How to Find (or Build) Your Own Female Advisory Board

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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 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. […]

2025 new year planner symbolizing new year business goals

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 […]

How to Reflect on Your Year with Intention and Purpose

Personal Development

a woman writing in her planner reflecting on her year