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With the year coming to a close, we know how tempting it is to sprint toward the finish line. But before you jump into planning for the new year, take a breath and look back on all you’ve accomplished. Use this guide to pause, reflect, and set yourself up for success next year.

This year we held our first ever Future of Women at Work Program. After receiving 650+ Applications, we had the pleasure of connecting with and gaining insights from 5 Women tackling some of the most pressing challenges in the Care Economy & Future of Work. Leslie B. - Carefully Dr. Lola Omishore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC - TheraMotive Aarabi B.- EmTech Care Labs Julia Taylor - GeekPack® Kayla Wright-Jackson, MHA - Transition Here’s what they had to say: ➡️ Entrepreneurship and the Future of Work isn’t just about tech startups – small businesses, especially women and minority owned, need practical digital skills to thrive and scale. ➡️ Funding and risk taking partners are crucial for driving our ideas forward ➡️ Social impact startups offer both profitability and long term resilience ➡️ Success in the Care Economy means focusing on sustainable, inclusive growth over rapid scaling ➡️ Diverse leadership brings innovative solutions to untapped markets #FutureOfWork #CareEconomy #WomenAtWork

🎤 "What is it that you have to share? Every one of us has some part of our experience where we can talk truthfully." – Rena Cook Last month, we had the privilege of hosting Rena, a renowned voice empowerment coach and founder of Vocal Authority. She shared powerful techniques to help professionals overcome self-doubt, communicate with authenticity, and master performance anxiety. Hear the rest of the episode for more great techniques. https://lnkd.in/erW9Kb-V If you enjoy the episode share it with a friend and don’t forget to leave us a review! #PublicSpeaking #LeadershipDevelopment #VESTHerPodcast

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? 🎁 Swipe through our Holiday Gift Guide to discover products and services from amazing companies in our community. #ShopSmall #HolidayGiftGuide #SupportEntrepreneurs 

Check out 4 Grant Opportunities you need to take advantage of for your business this month: • Cecred & BeyGood Salon Business Grant (11/20) • Gusto Impact Award Grant (11/20) • Verizon Superfan Grant (11/22) • Yippity Doo Woman Small Business Grant (11/30) Want even more grants and resources for your business? Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter ✌️ stitchcrew.com #BusinessGrants #BusinessGrowth #GetFunded #Grants

✨ Meet The Founders ✨ From entertainment to fitness, beauty, books and beyond, check out the next generation of Latino Entrepreneurs in OKC. #CarlosWindowTint #ChloebellaHandcrafted @Norma Lopez Compliance Consulting Concepts, LLC Jennifer Saiz ECLPTC Marketing Javier Altamirano #GuzmanConsulting Maria Guzman #LadiesCleaningServices  #OnPointFireProtection  #SuchilPhotography #ThePaperBox #UnCafecito We can’t wait to celebrate their success through the program this week as well as hear from them as they share their experience and lessons learned. Special shoutout to our sponsors: The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City Inasmuch Foundation BMO U.S. Oklahoma City Thunder Devon Energy Google Heartland Kirkpatrick Family Fund VEST #OklahomaCity #latinoownedbusiness #latinaowned #NobodyBuildsCompaniesAlone #CreciendoJuntos

Confused by funding jargon? We’ve got you covered. Check out our list of Funding Terms to decode essential terms every entrepreneur should know when fundraising✌️ #FundingTerms #StartupSuccess #BusinessGrowth

🚨 October Grant Roundup is here 🤠 Swipe to see 4 Grant Opportunities you need to take advantage of for your biz this month ➡ Want even more grants and resources for your business? Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. stitchcrew.com #BusinessGrowth #BusinessGrants #GetFunded

Huge thanks to StitchCrew (Chris Lucas Erika Lucas Gabriela Eichenlaub) for creating such an amazing space for us to connect, reflect, and look ahead! inspired put things into action at Carefully and so excited to get to know these amazing founders and their businesses that are making an #impact. Make sure to check them out, follow them, and support them :) Transition. - Kayla Wright-Jackson, MHA TheraMotive - Dr. Lola Omishore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC GeekPack® - Julia Taylor EmTech Care Labs - Aarabi B.

Without caregivers, our economy simply cannot function. That's why this weekend StitchCrew hosted the Future of Women at Work Retreat in New Mexico and granted a $10,000 grant to five women-led companies providing solutions that support women, working families, caregivers, and employers building the future of more inclusive workspaces. From over 650 applicants, these five founders were selected as the recipients of StitchCrew's Future of Women at Work Grant, with support from BMO, Google, Inasmuch Foundation, Kirkpatrick Family Fund, and VEST. Carefully, led by Leslie B. is a platform transforming the way parents find and provide childcare by helping them build their own care circles, exchange care with other parents, earn credits, and access vetted professionals.   EmTech Care Labs, led by Aarabi B. is a Care-Wallet and a guided family caregiving platform, helping caregivers simplify managing care expenses and finding healthcare benefits to reduce cost. GeekPack®, led by Julia Taylor is a skills training platform empowering women with the skills, tools and confidence they need to reach their full career potential. TheraMotive, led by Dr. Lola Omishore PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, is addressing care deserts through its innovative AI and VR-powered mobile clinics. These adaptable clinics move with healthcare providers, enabling them to deliver care to patients regardless of location, breaking down geographic barriers to essential services. Transition, led by Kayla Wright-Jackson, MHA is a workforce platform bridging the gap between healthcare education and employment, enhancing job readiness and placement success for care professionals. Gabriela Eichenlaub, Chris Lucas