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All of our writings, resources, podcasts, and videos in one place just for you. Why? Because we like you. We really, really like you.
All of our writings in one place just for you. Why? Because we like you. We really, really like you.
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Women business owners give more back to their communities, even when they have less to give. That`s exactly who the Women`s Entrepreneurial Fellowship was built for.
It`s resources, expertise, coaching, mentorship, and a community of business owners who are going through the same thing.
Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are open now. Link in bio.
Just like that time you studied abroad, PLEASE do not make AI your entire personality.
Everybody is fixated on it, but if we forget the person behind the computer or don`t use it the smart way... we`re screwed.
As bodespeaks says in her most recent corpmagazine article, we need to pump the brakes and focus on the human, not the artificial intelligence.
Read the full article at the link in bio.
What you`re reaching for should be big... really really big.
It`s why Kim created Big Deal Energy - to help people step into the thing that makes them unforgettable.
The workshop is tomorrow, and you won`t want to miss it. Link in bio.
This cohort has been something special from the very start.
For our last session, we asked each business owner to share their shift: what they learned, what they`re changing, and what it means for the future of their business. Every answer was unique and thoughtful, and we are so proud of the time we got to spend with this incredible group (even though somehow it still wasn`t enough).
We can`t wait to see what comes next for each and every one of them.
Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are now open. Link in bio.
Had a great time with lifecirclespace in Lansing last week advocating for PACE programs across the state.
Protecting the Medicaid dollars that help seniors in the program stay independent as they age is more important than ever.
Proud to help keep that message going.
Turnover is one of the most expensive challenges business owners are facing right now, and the skills crisis isn`t making it easier.
Kim was recently featured in fastcompany talking about exactly that. It`s part of why we built the Skills Survival School, an integrated approach to a problem that demands one.
Read the article at the link in bio.
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Happy Hour Hustle
It’s happy hour with a purpose. We pour drinks and tackle the hard subjects without a filter. We dive into small business issues, Kim’s ever-growing dog pack, the dumpster fire state of the world, social issues, and why women get sh*t done.
We bring the real talk with a twist, a lime, and a shot of tequila.