Maayan Gordon Media

11/05/2024

I’m on the train headed to the airport after 5 weeks in Israel and I have so many emotions..

The most noticeable is sadness.

I’m sad to leave my home.
To leave my people.
To leave my family.

But I’m also soooooo grateful.

Grateful for the precious time here.
Grateful for my family.
Grateful for my friends.
Grateful to Hashem.

And I’m excited.

Excited to see my husband.
Excited to be back in my own house.
Excited for all the new connections I made.
Excited for my business growth.
Excited to start my own family.

And I’m also feeling that thing that’s hard to describe.

That feeling we have when we are experiencing massive change.

I don’t have a word for it’s complexity -

A mix of uneasy, anticipation, unsettled, hopeful, both uncertain and certain at the same time.

This past year has been filled with massive change.

And I know next year will be even bigger.

It’s honestly a lot to handle.
It can feel overwhelming.

But I know Hashem only gives me what I’m capable to handle.

And I am proud to push myself to become the best version of myself.

I am here to step into my full purpose. 💙

What has this past year been like for you?
What changes have you grown through?

10/29/2024

Here are 9 ways to make money for your business by building an online community 💸

💯 Communities are the evolution of social media.

Businesses that build communities now,
Will not only make more money,

They’ll win market share as the internet evolves.

So here are just 9 of the ways an online community will make you money.

#1 Paid Memberships

Charge for exclusive access to your best content, events, and perks.

📌 Pro Tip - Use Nas.io to build on

#2 Courses

Sell educational content that takes members to the next level.

#3 Workshops

Host live or recorded workshops on niche topics. This drives engagement and revenue through added value.

#4 Ebooks

Share your expertise with downloadable content that delivers results for members.

📌 Pro Tip - ebooks make an awesome low ticket product in your offer stack

#5 Challenges

Guide members through a transformation, and charge for exclusive challenges. Perfect for creating a loyal following.

📌 Pro Tip - Nas.io is the only platform that has challenges as a built in feature

#6 Virtual Events

Run online events with guest speakers or panels that are worth paying to attend.

#7 Templates

Provide ready-to-use templates that save members time and effort. These can be a quick win for both you and your members.

#8 Focus Groups

Offer paid, exclusive focus groups where members provide feedback on new products or services before launch.

#9 Ad Revenue

Leverage high engagement to bring in advertisers or brand sponsors who resonate with your community.

💙 Bonus Tip: Make It Easy to Scale 📈
Use project management tools like ClickUp or Trello to organize your content and engagement plan.

Ready to start? Comment below or DM me for tips on launching your own profitable community!

Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to add!

10/13/2024

People think being a leader means having all the answers - IT DOESN’T

It means asking the right questions.

Knowing when and how to seek counsel.
Knowing your strengths.
Knowing your weaknesses.

Leadership is a process not a static state.

Sometimes leading means following.
Empowering someone else to lead,
And supporting them along the way.

I’ve learned a lot about leadership from starting 6 businesses over my career.

I’ve made a lot of mistakes.

Mistakes that taught me lessons.
Mistakes that made me grow.
Mistakes that made me better.

Building communities requires leadership.
It also requires empowering others to lead.

I just had the most amazing conversation with Dr. David Leitner

I learned a lot.
Like a LOT a lot 😂
Because leading means learning.

So excited to work together to build a community around leadership.

10/12/2024

My rabbi at Chabad gave a speech one time where he made an incredible point:

There are many many Jews that have gotten multiple PhDs at the best institutions in the world who have certainly made an impact in people’s lives.

But how’s it that there are rabbis with no degrees or even college education who have impacted many more people’s lives - millions of people’s lives?

What do they have that others don’t?

The answer he gave was “SINCERITY”

There is nothing as powerful in its ability to impact others are true sincerity.

Not just deeply believing in your words,
But living by them,
Embedding them in your soul.

Moshe Shapoff is someone who radiates sincerity.

And I think sincerity leads to joy.

Which is what Hashem wants.
He wants us to become the best version of ourselves.

And He wants us to do it with joy!

10/08/2024

I finally finished it!

4 months and 75,000 words later:

I have finished the 1st draft of my first book - “Grit Cake”!

4 years ago was the 1st time I shared my story publicly.

I was terrified of the judgement,
But then something unexpected happened.

People felt inspired.

I had never thought that my journey could help others.

By now I’ve had 1000’s of people tell me I need to write a book.

So I did.

And you can get a teaser and early access here: https://nas.io/the-antihustle-society/products/jrrd

P.S. - the book includes:
🌠 Homelessness
🌠 A Gas Explosion
🌠 Glassblowing
🌠 RV Adventures
🌠 Much More

10/06/2024

In disconnecting, I found connection. With myself. With God. With what truly matters.

This past weekend, Rosh Hashanah rolled straight into Shabbat, giving me a rare opportunity:

3 full days disconnected from the noise.

No notifications.
No emails.
Just time.
Reflection.
Prayer.

Time to reflect on the past year.
Time to focus on what really matters.
Time to set intentions for the new year.

Here’s what I’m focusing on this year:

1. Grit Cake
I've just finished writing my book, Grit Cake. It’s about my journey of developing grit and how you can find it in your own life. This year is about sharing that story with the world.

2. The Community Launchpad
Building online communities has been a passion of mine. Now, I’m building a community to help others launch their own. It’s called The Community Launchpad, and I can't wait to help more people create, connect, and grow.

3. Deepening Relationships
With my husband, Ben.
With my friends (many of whom I met right here on LinkedIn).
And with my local community.

After three days disconnected, I'm more connected than ever to what truly matters.

What about you?
What are your reflections and intentions for the year ahead?

❓ Are you interested in launching an online community? Drop a comment or send me a DM!

❓ Does anyone know someone who does book cover art? looking to hire!

❓ Do you have a podcast or existing community? Let's collab!

(This pic is from my birthday when I went to Glacier National Park. One of my favorite ways to reconnect with myself is through nature.)

10/02/2024

I made it safely to The Holy Land!

My homeland.
My heartland.
Eretz Yisrael.

I am staying in Jerusalem with a few trips planned to Tel Aviv.

This trip will be a mix of:
- Family
- Friends
- Business
- Holidays
- Torah Study
- Prayer
- Community

Honestly it’s a lot to try to fit into just 5 weeks.

But that’s how I live my life.
Maximizing every opportunity.

Because we only live once (until techiyat hametim)

I am so grateful for the gifts G-d gave me.

I can’t wait to meet some of you for the first time and see some of you yet again! 🥰💙🙏

(This is my Bubby and she’s one of my biggest inspirations. She raised 5 children from a wheelchair and moved with them to Israel in 1984.)

09/30/2024

I finally finished it!

4 months and 75,000 words later:

I have finished the 1st draft of my first book - “Grit Cake”!

4 years ago was the 1st time I shared my story publicly.

I was terrified of the judgement,
But then something unexpected happened.

People felt inspired.

I had never thought that my journey could help others.

By now I’ve had 1000’s of people tell me I need to write a book.

So I did.

And you can get a teaser and early access here: https://nas.io/the-antihustle-society/products/jrrd

P.S. - the book includes:
🌠 Homelessness
🌠 A Gas Explosion
🌠 Glassblowing
🌠 RV Adventures
🌠 Much More

09/19/2024

When I was 19, I believed money would make me happy.

When I was 24 I thought it was having 4 dogs.

When I was 26, I thought it was followers.
When I was 28, I thought it was business.
When I was 30, I thought it was opportunity.

When I was 32, I finally realized it wasn’t any of that.

I realized what I really wanted was connection.

Connection with my friends.
Connection with my husband.
Connection with my parents.
Connection with my community.
Connection with G-d.
Connection with my soul.

A perfect proof of this is that the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety.

It’s connection.

When we feel connected, we feel whole.

We feel loved.
We feel valued.
We feel like we matter.

And that’s what building online communities is all about to me.

It’s why I’ve never been happier in the work I’m doing.

It’s time to fill the hole that social media has left in our society.

Let’s build a better world.
Let’s build community.

Comment or DM if you’re ready to start building yours.

(Yes I’m orthodox and I have tattoos, because I am a Baal Teshuva, and my past is part of what makes me who I am today)

09/19/2024

When I was 19, I believed money would make me happy.

When I was 24 I thought it was having 4 dogs.

When I was 26, I thought it was followers.
When I was 28, I thought it was business.
When I was 30, I thought it was opportunity.

When I was 32, I finally realized it wasn’t any of that.

I realized what I really wanted was connection.

Connection with my friends.
Connection with my husband.
Connection with my parents.
Connection with my community.
Connection with G-d.
Connection with my soul.

A perfect proof of this is that the opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety.

It’s connection.

When we feel connected, we feel whole.

We feel loved.
We feel valued.
We feel like we matter.

And that’s what building online communities is all about to me.

It’s why I’ve never been happier in the work I’m doing.

It’s time to fill the hole that social media has left in our society.

Let’s build a better world.
Let’s build community.

Comment or DM if you’re ready to start building yours.

(Yes I’m orthodox and I have tattoos, because I am a Baal Teshuva, and my past is part of what makes me who I am today)

09/08/2024

LinkedIn has changed my life more than any other platform or tool.

It’s a bit hard to believe when I really think about it.

Here are just a few of the things that are directly because of LinkedIn:

💙 I met most of my best friends
💙 I landed a 6-figure sponsored RV tour
💙 I’ve spoken at 10+ conferences
💙 50+ podcast interviews
💙 All Expenses paid trip to Ireland
💙 4 New Business Partnerships

And that’s not the half of it!

My biggest advice to anyone who’s looking to build a personal brand or grand social media is to focus on LinkedIn.

Actually, end up talking about it a lot with people so I decided to create a free resource for you guys.

Comment “CHECKLIST” if you want the link.

It will walk you through all the most important parts of your profile.

It also has tips on how to optimize.

If you follow the steps, it’s guaranteed to have an impact.

Tag a friend or share the post if you want to help others on here grow.

Let’s all support each other.
There’s no limits to what LinkedIn can do.

(Shoutout to my husband Ben who has changed my life more than any tool or platform ever will 🥰💙)

08/23/2024

Chassidic girls like to have fun too 🥰

Ok let’s talk about labels real quick…

First of all,
I’m not a big fan of labels,
I think they cause a lot of problems.

But sometimes we need to use them.

So here’s how we can all do better at not letting labels get in the way of us all loving and supporting each other.

1. Don’t make assumptions
2. Ask lots of questions
3. Focus on commonalities

So if you asked me to “label” my Jewishness I would tell you I’m a Chasidic Orthodox Jews.

But if you asked me what that means I’d tell you:

I love Hashem, His Torah, and Mitzvot.
I strive to keep them all perfectly.

But I’m human and sometimes I fail.
But I’m committed to always doing better.

I keep fully kosher.
I am Shomer Shabbos.
I study Torah every day.
Tzniut matters to me.

But there are sooooooo many things I’m still working on.

Becoming your best self is a life long journey.

Let’s make sure we all support each other no matter where we are on that journey.

Love you guys all so much 💙
Shabbat Shalom Umevorach

06/27/2024

It’s finally here!!!

Welcome to the launch of the GritSquad!

Join this week and get a 20% discount for LIFE!

Costs less than a cup of coffee.
Pays more than money can buys.

Learn to develop:

Peace of mind
Unshakable confidence
Boundless creativity
Eternal wisdom

And a whole lot more.

Use code: GRITSTART20

Hit the link in bio to learn more or join!!

Here’s what the GritSquad is all about:

At GritSquad, we believe that everyone has the potential to unleash their inner strength and achieve greatness.

Our mission is to help you unleash your inner strength, cultivate an unbreakable spirit, and use grit to achieve greatness.

Join us as we embark on a journey of grit, growth, and greatness together!

Here’s What We Offer:

1. Daily Tips:
Receive bite-sized, actionable advice every day to help you build resilience and strengthen your grit. These tips are designed to be practical and easy to implement, giving you the tools you need to face life’s challenges head-on.

2. Weekly Insights:
Dive deeper into the principles of grit and personal growth with our weekly insights. These posts will offer in-depth reflections, stories, and wisdom to inspire and motivate you on your journey.

3. Monthly Challenges:
Put your grit to the test with our monthly challenges. Each challenge is crafted to push your limits, encourage growth, and help you develop a resilient mindset. Participate and share your progress with the community for added support and accountability.

06/27/2024

Welcome to the pre-launch of the GritSquad!

Join this week and get a 20% discount for LIFE!

Costs less than a cup of coffee.
Pays more than money can buys.

Learn to develop:

Peace of mind
Unshakable confidence
Boundless creativity
Eternal wisdom

And a whole lot more.

Use code: GRITSTART20

Learn more here:

At GritSquad, we believe that everyone has the potential to unleash their inner strength and achieve greatness. Our mission is to help you unleash your inner strength, cultivate an unbreakable spirit, and use grit to achieve greatness. Join us as we embark on a journey of grit, growth, and greatness...

06/14/2024

I’m going up north today. To Tzfat.

And my Bubby is worried.
My aunts are worried.
My mom is worried.

But here’s the thing:

I am NOT worried or afraid in the least!!

Why?

Because אני מאמין - I BELIEVE.

‎באמונה שלימה - WITH COMPLETE FAITH.

So let’s talk about that a little bit.

Why do I believe that G-d is infinitely kind and good when there is clearly so much pain and evil the in the world?

Because it’s a pre-requisite to being a moral person.

Something a lot of people don’t seem to get.

G-d created morality.

G-d gave us a guide book on how to be good people despite our animal instincts. (called the Torah in Hebrew or the Old Testament in English)

So when you see Jews fighting for Israel,

When you see Christians standing up for Israel,

When you see ARABS standing up for Israel,

It’s not political.
It’s moral.
It’s human.

We are fighting for humanity.
Against barbarism.

It’s as simple as that.

So no, I’m not afraid.
And yes, I a FREAKIN STOKED!!

To go to Tzfat and support their community.
To explore an ancient city.
To enjoy Shabbat.

I will spending time with 40+ people I’ve never met.

People who could never be strangers, only family and friends I haven’t yet met.

Because we share one faith.
A faith in humanity.
A faith in G-d.

06/14/2024

I’m going up north today. To Tzfat.

And my Bubby is worried.
My aunts are worried.
My mom is worried.

But here’s the thing:

I am NOT worried or afraid in the least!!

Why?

Because אני מאמין - I BELIEVE.

‎באמונה שלימה - WITH COMPLETE FAITH.

So let’s talk about that a little bit.

Why do I believe that G-d is infinitely kind and good when there is clearly so much pain and evil the in the world?

Because it’s a pre-requisite to being a moral person.

Something a lot of people don’t seem to get.

G-d created morality.

G-d gave us a guide book on how to be good people despite our animal instincts. (called the Torah in Hebrew or the Old Testament in English)

So when you see Jews fighting for Israel,

When you see Christians standing up for Israel,

When you see ARABS standing up for Israel,

It’s not political.
It’s moral.
It’s human.

We are fighting for humanity.
Against barbarism.

It’s as simple as that.

So no, I’m not afraid.
And yes, I a FREAKIN STOKED!!

To go to Tzfat and support their community.
To explore an ancient city.
To enjoy Shabbat.

I will spending time with 40+ people I’ve never met.

People who could never be strangers, only family and friends I haven’t yet met.

Because we share one faith.
A faith in humanity.
A faith in G-d.

06/10/2024

It took me 14 years to finally find my niche.

14 years, building 5 different businesses.
14 years creating content on social.
14 years of failure after failure.

But after 14 years I finally understood.

I found the common thread.
What everything I did had in common.
The core that connected everything.

GRIT!!! 💪🔥💙

It’s not a niche like glassblowing or graphic design.

Because it’s not something you do.
It’s something you ARE!

So I created something called the GritSquad!!!!

It’s for people with grit.
And people who want to develop grit.
And even people who’ve never heard of grit.

Because grit is for everyone.

I am finishing writing my book.
And I’m about to launch a Community.

I did a successful fundraise and we already have 48 PEOPLE who are part of the Squaaaaaaaddddd!!

Let’s freakin go!!
It’s about to get GRITTY 😜🥰

P.S. - drop a comment if you want to join the community.

P.P.S. - Have questions? Post them in the comments.

P.P.S. - Are you gritty? Share a story with everyone about when your grit helped you with a life…. “situation”….

P.P.P.S. - This post is a reminder that it’s ok if you haven’t found your niche yet.

P.P.P.P.S. - is this too many post scripts? 😅

06/04/2024

This event was different….. 👇

Normally my goal at an event is to make just 1 new deep connection….

The power of 1 relationship can change your life.

But yesterday, I walked away from Nas Summit in Tel Aviv with over 20 real and meaningful new connections.

20+ new FRIENDS!!

People I want to do LIFE with.

This is the power of Israel. 💙🇮🇱

People go beyond the surface.
They connect with their heart.
They are open with their soul.

I met so many people who are working to create a message of love and LIGHT!!

Israel is known as “Startup Nation”

But I think it should have another name:

“The Light of Nations”

Because the world could use some light right now.

Who is spreading light in the world I should connect with?

We shine BRIGHTER together. ☀️🫶🤩
Who wants to join me?