Hi From Business Camp 🏕️

Running a business = constant cycle of learning and growing. 🪴 Here’s what we’ve been thinking about lately: ✅ Curiosity attracts your kind of people. ✅ Staying present keeps you relevant. ✅ You can’t learn everything by planning. What’s something new that’s shifted your perspective lately? Let’s hear it. 👇

Let’s be honest about nonprofits: passion isn’t enough. This Giving Tuesday, we’re sharing what goes into starting one the right way. If you’ve got a big idea and want to make a real impact, check out our guide. Link in comments. 👇

The numbers don’t lie. Did you know 67 cents of every dollar spent at a local business stays in the community? 👏 That means: ✅ Local jobs ✅ Support for local resources ✅ Strengthening the unique identity of our neighborhoods This Small Business Saturday is a chance to help keep these places going—the family-run shop, the designer who turned their side hustle into a storefront, or the person selling firewood for $3 an armful. 🪵 If we want these places to stick around, we’ve got to show up. Shop there, spread the word, and bring your people along. Small businesses thrive because of us.

Glinda: Now, let's tell each other a secret that we've never told anyone else before. I'll go first: Did you know that in 2023, over 200 new independent bookstores opened across the U.S.?* 📚 A reminder of how much readers still value local spaces where ideas and stories come to life. With Thanksgiving week here, we’ve been thinking about books that deepen our understanding of connection—whether it’s to others, ourselves, or the world around us.  Luckily our November list is STILL up for a few more days. 📖 For all our picks, we’re partnering with Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and keep these spaces thriving. Check out our November list in the comments. 👇 *Source: American Booksellers Association via AP News

Your best 2025 starts in December. Passing places on the road give you a moment to pause, create space, and plan your next move. December works the same way—it’s your chance to get clear on your plans and set yourself up for the year ahead. A good place to start? Your money. 💰 The Budget Allocation Calculator is our free tool built for biz owners and entrepreneurs to plan their finances using a zero-based budgeting approach. Every dollar has a purpose, with suggested percentages to cover essentials, save for the future, and invest in growth. 🚀 Link to calculator in comments.

Office Hours are OPEN! 🤩 Book a one-on-one, 30-minute mentorship session to tackle big questions with fresh insights from an experienced founder. The good news: It’s free! The not-so-good news: Spots are limited, and there’s already a waitlist. So, grab your session now to secure an office hours spot before the end of the year! And if you’re wondering: What’s in it for me? 🤔 After the session, you’ll get a recap with the highlights, prompts to help you reflect, and practical next steps—plus a book recommendation if you’re up for some extra learning. Link in bio for more details & scheduling. 👇

Sound familiar? We've all faced those quiet doubts and invisible barriers—feeling like we’re not enough, getting stuck on perfection, or second-guessing every move. So, we’re curating a monthly list of growth books that dives into stories and ideas to help you tackle these hidden challenges. But there’s a catch: we’re not choosing typical business books. 📚 Instead, these reads invite you into powerful stories that help you see challenges differently. For all our book picks, we’re partnering with Bookshop.org to support local bookstores and keep the community of readers and thinkers alive. Check out our November list in the comments. 👇

Did you know? Sherpas and porters are absolute lifesavers on any big climb. Their endurance, know-how, and deep understanding of high-altitude terrain keep climbers safe and on track. Trying to summit without them? Risky at best. (Like, we do not recommend. Fr, very bad. 🚫) They’re not just there to carry gear—they’re there to guide, set routes, and help climbers navigate some of the toughest terrain on Earth. 🏔️ A good mentor does the same. They help carry some of the weight, help you tackle big challenges, point out smart strategies, and support you through the toughest moments. Who’s been your Sherpa on your journey? Drop them a shoutout below 👇 ___ 📸: Of Stephanie Gupana's descent of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania 🇹🇿

When it comes to building community, we thought long and hard… …and decided: We’re focusing on IRL events. READ: We’re bringing camp to you. 🏕️ See y’all soon!