Social Media Made Approachable: Meet Kayla Kleinman, Your Social Media BFF

Have you ever looked at doing something on social media and just felt anxious/nauseous/not sure how to proceed? For me, that’s every time I look at Instagram Reels. Thank goodness for humans like Kayla Kleinman who are Reels experts and can break it down into layman terms, making it approachable from start to finish. Before Kayla was your Social Media BFF, her whole life had been impacted by social media – from landing her first job to getting a master’s degree in the subject. Learn more about Kayla and her journey. 

Inspiring Entrepreneurship: Meet Michelle Blue, Founder of The Journey with Blue

Michelle Blue, host of The Journey with Blue. Courtesy of Ty Moore.

After a study abroad trip that changed her life, Michelle Blue became an entrepreneur shortly after college graduation. What started off as creating a non-profit organization has evolved into guiding other entrepreneurs on their journey, through sharing stories and learnings with her audience. Learn more about what it takes to Journey with Blue.

The Lawyer for Entrepreneurs: Meet Colynn O’Brien, Founder of Iluma Law

The Lawyer for Entrepreneurs: Meet Colynn O’Brien, Founder of Iluma Law

Starting a business can be daunting, but finding the right lawyer to help you start your business can be equally challenging. How do you find someone that “gets” what you’re doing? Colynn O’Brien, Founder of Iluma Law does just that. She helps entrepreneurs with the legal aspects of their business so her clients can focus on the important things – like their business!

What to Really Expect When Expecting: Meet Erin Bagwell, Documentary Filmmaker of Year One

Having a baby is incredible. What no one openly talks about are the challenges that can come with it: identity, postpartum, depression and just plain survival. Award winning documentary filmmaker Erin Bagwell takes a deep dive into her own journey, analyzing the struggles of understanding motherhood and seeking outside help when it becomes too much.

Buh Bye PMS and Period Blues: Meet Audrey Gerber, Founder of The Spotless Girl

Have you ever had back breaking period cramps and PMS? I did. I struggled with crippling periods that made that time of the month TERRIBLE. Audrey Gerber, a PMS coach and founder of The Spotless Girl, is here to fix those awful days and reframe the way you look at your menstrual cycle. Her tools and tips will rethink what PMS means for you. Learn more about her journey to becoming The Spotless Girl.

Beating Burnout and Creating Happy Adults Through Creative Practices: Meet Katina Mountanos, Author of On Adulting and Co-Founder of Daydreamers HQ

Raise your virtual hand if you’ve been burned out or are currently burned out? Katina Mountanos experienced the symptoms of burnout when she started her corporate high-profile job. It wasn’t until she made her musings about adulthood public that she realized that she wasn’t alone in navigating the challenges that weren’t discussed. From leaving corporate to growing a bustling online community and business, her voice has reached the hands and eyes of readers with her new book On Adulting. However, Katina is continuing her fight against burnout culture with her newest endeavor Daydreamers HQ, where she’s using creative tools (think pastels and acrylic paints) to rewire the brain.

The Ultimate Sustainable Shopping Platform: Meet Maisa Mumtaz-Cassidy, Founder of Consciously

If I could be a spokesperson for a brand, it would be Consciously. Shopping feels guiltless when you know the items you are buying align with your values. Consciously is the anti “fast fashion”. All of the brands are hand vetted by founder Maisa Mumtaz-Cassidy to ensure they align with the brand’s values. Bangladesh raised Maisa is an advocate for the fair treatment of factory workers and the advancement of conscious consumerism.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Meet Kelsey Smith, Founder of Girlfunds

Money

By Emily Merrell  What if high school taught you about personal finance rather than algebra? It would probably yield a much more prepared adult. Fortunately, there are amazing people like Kelsey Smith who have founded organizations like Girlfunds. Rather than googling how to pay off your debt, Kelsey organizes events to empower and educate women … Read more

The Blogging Queen: Meet Elaine Rau, the Founder Of Lady Boss Blogger

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By Emily Merrell In our society bloggers and influencers are used interchangeably, sometimes not knowing the other platform exists. Elaine Rau is someone who was able to do what many cannot: turn her blog into a job! Not only does she help other bloggers get better at blogging, she started making money from her blog … Read more

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