BECAUSE IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
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FUN FACT FRIDAY: It’s only fitting for us to own a building where a trailblazing female operated her businesses in 1906. The Phillips family represented one of the longest-running retail tenures in Grand Rapids history; L.E. Phillips Jewelry in the 1365 Plainfield Ave. building from 1906 until 1973.
Dr. Eva Phillips, a certified and licensed optometrist ran her practice out of the jewelry store’s secondary parlor and was an equal partner in the jewelry store.
Together, they offered a unique one-stop shot which expanded to include appliances, record players, and more. The couple operated the shop through two World Wars and the Great Depression, acting as the neighborhood matriarch and patriarch.
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Have you tuned into The Happy Hour Hustle Podcast yet?
If not, a) you’re missing out and b) you need to follow immediately. Hosted by @bodespeaks, episodes drop every other week, and feature some pretty bada$$ guests if we do say so ourselves.
This week, Kim sits down with @kelsey_orchard , VP of Marketing and Communications at @fifthwheelfreight to chat building a personal brand, Gen Z entering the workforce, misconceptions about logistics, spotting fake LinkedIn profiles – oh and why your GPA doesn’t matter anymore.
Grab a watermelon margarita, sit back and enjoy for lots of laughs and real talk.
Listen now at the link in bio.
National Perimenopause Month starts today. We have a LOT to say, and we’re not going to be quiet about it, especially this month, so buckle up.
We were not prepared for perimenopause, much like our periods, sex, or anything else to do with our bodies. God forbid we talk about it openly.
We were taught to be ashamed, keep quiet, and to accept that it is just part of being a woman. We reject that narrative. In fact, like @bodespeaks, we want to bring it up in every conversation.
When we normalize perimenopause and the conversation around it, we stop isolating, and we’re all more prepared.
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations: The Pause on September 24th — a powerful conversation hosted alongside the @smallbusinessassocofmichigan
Women’s Business Council, featuring some kicka$$ experts who will give you the real talk on perimenopause (more to come on them later).
Register at the link in bio.
It comes as no surprise that PR is evolving.
The good news? PR professionals aren’t going anywhere, because AI simply can’t build the meaningful connections our industry runs on. Relationships have always been at the foundation of what we do, and that’s not changing anytime soon.
So, PR practitioners: Keep networking, learning, and staying curious, because the industry will only continue to change and you do not want to be left behind.
Read more on our blog at the link in bio.
You asked, we delivered.
Introducing the Women`s Owners Network - a new program built for what comes first, joining our proven Fellowship model to support Michigan women at every stage of business ownership.
Whether you`ve got a team of 10 or it`s just you and your laptop, you deserve a room full of women who get it.
Six months of leadership, finance, operations, capital access, paired with real support for the isolation, emotional volatility, and decision fatigue that come with owning your own business.
You`ll have your own board of directors in your corner, including @bodespeaks plus a group of mentors, instructors, and coaches who`ve been exactly where you are.
Applications due October 1. Apply now at the link in bio.
You know we couldn’t miss #NationalDogDay.
Any day to celebrate dogs of all kinds, support rescue groups, and encourage pet adoption…sign us up.
At 8THIRTYFOUR, our office is home to nine rescue dogs, each one is an honorary member of our team. Come by any day of the week and you’ll run into Scrappy, Joey, Phoebe and the rest of the gang.
Although they might not attend every meeting, they sure keep our days interesting- photo evidence included of Scrappy stuck behind a door.
Happy National Dog Day to all those that celebrate, which honestly, should be everyone.
