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Here, we discuss everything involved in the life of a millennial woman! From business and career, branding and web design to parenting and relationships, hobbies and interests, you’ll find it here.
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Hosting a Successful Virtual Book Launch: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover expert tips and firsthand insights on hosting a successful virtual book launch, as we recap the engaging experience of the bestselling author Lauren Marie, providing valuable guidance for authors navigating the digital realm.
From Blog to Book: Navigating Divorce and Second Chances
Navigating the challenging terrain of divorce as a black, millennial woman, I discovered purpose in sharing my journey through the blog and podcast, "Grab Your Light." Today, I am thrilled to announce the culmination of this experience in the form of a comprehensive guidebook, offering anecdotes, advice, and the strength of a supportive community to guide others through divorce.
Everything Your Professional Portfolio Needs
Professional portfolios aren’t just for creatives anymore! You can have one too. They keep track of your biggest accomplishments so that you can assess your performance, build upon it, and visually communicate your value to others. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the four components of a portfolio.
How to Start an Etsy Shop
This guide is for all of my fellow side hustlers, entrepreneurs, and creatives. It walks you through the steps needed to start an Etsy Shop.
1. Decide on a name.
2. Write your bio.
3. Write your Shop story.
4. Set your preferences and policies.
5. Create your listings
The 8 Best Selling Products on Etsy
If you offer one of these 8 best-selling products, then YOU should open an Etsy shop!
5 Tips for Using Images on Your Website
This week's tips for all of my fellow side hustlers, entrepreneurs, and businesswomen has to do with the images we use on our website. You absolutely SHOULD have images on your website! However, there are some very important tips for uploading the images to make sure they're working for you.
1. Match the image to your website's aesthetic
2. Compress the image file size
3. Put keywords in the image's alt text
4. Scale and crop the image as needed
5. Link internally when appropriate
How to Build a Website for Your Business
Building a website can be an overwhelming undertaking. Note, I said “can” here. The key is to plan and prepare. Let’s go through, step by step, what that looks like.
Does My Business Need A Blog?
There are four reasons why female entrepreneurs should especially have a blog on their business website. These reasons include driving traffic, connecting with potential customers, building knowledge, and establishing expertise.
Does My Business Need A Website?
Let’s establish why you should have a website. And by you, I mean you as an individual, you as a solopreneur, you as a side hustler, you as a small business owner, you as a consultant or freelancer, YOU. Literally. Everyone should have a website.
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Discover how to plan a memorable bridal shower as a second-time bride in this insightful guide.