December Meeting Recap :: Authenticity

Mandi Gubler the founder of Vintage Revivals DIY Blog, shared some perspective on running an online business centered around authenticity. Its Thanksgiving Day, the turkey is based in a marinade that will produce a golden crispy skin and is placed in the oven to slowly cook the meat inside. But, when the turkey is pulled […]
Social Media Tips To Make An Impact

From Coley Arnold We all know Social Media is the best at making connections and getting out your message. But, with the changes happening all the time, it can also be very frustrating to stay on top of. Here are a few tips to make life easier! Use Stories Stories are typically seen more than […]
Meet A Mentor :: Aubrey Kinch

Meet Aubrey Kinch Aubrey Kinch is an Arizona native Living in the north west valley with her husband and 3 kids. She started her blog in 2011 when she had zero social media and began sharing her life to keep family and friends updated. Through that she found her niche with staying creative offering graphic […]
Peace In The Midst Of Chaos: It’s Not What You Think…

By Lindsey Holt Let’s be honest, life is always busy and I don’t know about you, but it feels like the to-do list is never complete. The push and pull between kids activities, laundry and my task list at the office seems to always have me wondering if I will ever master it? Over the […]
Meet A Mentor :: Lorena Garcia

We first met Lorena and loved her immediately! She was so kind and genuine. Lindsey and I had worked with her a few times during different events, so when we sat down to brainstorm mentors we wanted to have on board with The Foundress, she was naturally one of the first gals we thought of! […]
Branding, Work Life Balance & Media Kits

At our last meeting, we had a few of our mentors share some of their experience and wisdom over the table with our members. Questions were asked, and answers were given through our mentors vision in their company and how they used branding, work life balance and media kits to grow and expand their companies. […]
5 Legal Questions Mindful Business Owners Ask

By Lauren Kelsey Ruiz, Esq., Your Small Business Lawyer 1. Do I have the right support system for my business? While asking for help may not be our strong suit, in business we all need a little help sometimes. It’s impossible to be an expert in marketing, accounting, legal and everything else you need to […]
Using Partnerships To Grow Your Business

By Coley Partnering with like-minded businesses is a great way to boost your following and awareness, but how do you begin to reach out to companies? Reach for the stars and don’t be afraid to contact the “big brands” and see if you get a response. That being said, we have found that starting small […]
The Creatives Guide to Distractions

By Coley Arnold I don’t know about you, but working as a creative comes will a lot of distractions… hello children and housework! When Lindsey and I started Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, we both stayed at home and had to learn the hard way how to manage working from home. (Why is this […]
How To Keep Your Instagram Real and Relevant

The real is the heart and connection and the relevant is what is going to allow you to further your business. Keeping It Real Be real. How are you connecting your message with your following and targeting your customer base? As you post a feed that is real, you evoke human emotion which leads to […]