There was a time when “building wealth” felt like something that only happened in formal offices or corporate boardrooms. Today, I see a different picture, especially among mothers. Wealth is being built quietly at kitchen tables during nap time, in living rooms after bedtime and in the small in-between pockets of the day. For many […]
Each year, thousands of women start businesses across Mississippi, and most wrestle with the same two questions: How do I save money on taxes, and what structure do I need? If you’ve ever wondered the same things, meet Harper — a local candle maker whose journey can be a guide as we enter a new […]
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You just got the promotion — or landed a new leadership role. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part: earning the trust and respect of the team you’re leading. Whether they’re brand-new faces or people who’ve known you for years, your first 90 days set the tone for everything that follows. Here’s how to do it […]
Building a business is rarely a straight path, and mine certainly wasn’t. My entire career has been rooted in the arts — first in the high school classroom and later in museum administration. Those years taught me how deeply creative work can impact people, and they quietly built the confidence I needed to eventually create […]
Reflecting on last year’s Elevate Women’s Small Business Summit, speaker Cece Shabazz says one thing rose above the rest: the energy. “We laughed, danced — and some even cried,” recalls Shabazz, creative director and brand strategist for Memorial Health System. “The room was filled with supportive, determined women, and the atmosphere was intentional and inspiring. […]
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There’s an old saying in business: The bottleneck is always at the top of the bottle. It’s a blunt reminder that usually, the biggest constraint to an organization’s growth, efficiency or culture is leadership. That’s not an insult, it’s an opportunity. WHAT IT MEANS In manufacturing, a bottleneck is the stage in the process that […]
As we look to end 2025 strong, the pressure to get everything done can be overwhelming. We often find ourselves juggling multiple tasks, our minds cluttered with to-do lists and deadlines. But what if the secret to getting more done isn’t about doing more, but about doing less more mindfully? THE TURNING POINT: A PERSONAL […]
