Connect with other women entrepreneurs, build an emotional support system, and access wellness resources that help you thrive.
When you start a business with a big vision, figuring out how to fulfill it can feel like....a lot. The good news? You don’t have to do it all at once.
90% of entrepreneurship consists of doing a bunch of small, mundane things consistently. It’s not glamorous, but doing the work pays off.
Each day, just figure out the next best action to take. By putting one foot in front of each other, you’ll get to where you’re going. ❤️
Burnout is a bigger problem than most of us realize. Almost 80% of entrepreneurs and professional workers will face burnout at some point. That’s a lot of exhausted people!
Today, 2/8 @6:30pm ET, Therapist and Mental Health & Movement Coach mixwithmonalisa and our Founder are going Live to chat about how to recognize the signs of burnout.
If the stress of kicking off the new year has started to take a toll on your energy levels, this discussion is for you. See you there. ❤️
This year, we’re not just talking about our mental health—it is our #1 priority.
Join us Tuesday, February 13th at 4:00pm ET for a Self-Care and Mental Health Workshop for Women Entrepreneurs. Licensed therapist Ramona Charles () will lead this 90-minute transformative workshop focused on improving our mental health practices as women entrepreneurs.
Topics include:
🙅🏽♀️Setting boundaries to protect your well-being.
🧘🏽♀️Practicing self-care that improves your quality of life.
👩🏽💼Building the confidence you need to run your business with ease.
Galentine’s Day is about celebrating female friendship. And we are our own best friend, right? (nod yes)
Show yourself some love by taking an hour and a half to focus on YOUR emotional needs as a woman, business leader and all of the many roles you hold. You deserve it.❤️
Register at link in bio. ⬆️
No Sunday scaries over here! Looking forward to the new week and new opportunities to help women entrepreneurs thrive.
What are y’all looking forward to this week? ❤️
This year has been….a year. 🫠
But everything is cyclical, and everything passes. ❤️
For , help us help women entrepreneurs who are transforming their lives and the communities they serve.
We use to match women entrepreneurs with like-minded peers and host mindful events where they receive the support they need as they bring their businesses to life. There's never been a more critical time to support women entrepreneurs - they're opening businesses at record rates yet facing incredible challenges around funding, work life balance and mental health.
Your donation will go towards the launch of our platform and introduction of more services to serve our community. Also you’ll be put on our VIP list for further updates and perks. 😃
Even the smallest contribution will go a long way. We thank you!! ❤️
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Our toughest challenges often precede our biggest breakthroughs.
Here are 5 reminders for anyone who’s been climbing an uphill battle or simply feeling stuck.
You’ve got this! ❤️
Keep going, fam ❤️
You is smart.
You is kind.
You can do this. ❤️
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Black Girls Pitch Competition
Majority Black or Brown woman-owned (>50%), revenue generating businesses in good standing
💲Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
🗓Deadline: November 10
👩🏾💻 Apply: https://lnkd.in/d-cyb3gS
Her Rise Micro grant
Women-owned businesses registered in the US that have generated less than$1MM in revenue
💲Amount: $1,000
🗓Deadline: November 30
👩🏾💻 Apply: https://lnkd.in/dc4pmnVf
Atomic Grants
Women identifying business owners, ages 21+
💲Amount: $1,500 + business coaching
🗓Deadline: December 15
👩🏾💻 Apply: https://lnkd.in/e3csvBN
Galaxy Grant
Minority or women business owners in the US
💲Amount: $2,500
🗓Deadline: December 16
👩🏾💻 Apply in under 1 minute: https://lnkd.in/gaJCddUj
Verizon Small Business Grants with LISC
Complete two activities through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready portal to unlock the application
💲Amount: $10,000
🗓Deadline: December 20
👩🏾💻 Apply: https://lnkd.in/guJh9_vu
Peanut StartHER
Pre-seed companies from underrepresented Founders with a mission that has a positive impact on society and/or the planet
💲Amount: Varies - up to $50,000
🗓Deadline: Rolling
👩🏾💻 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gxgj9AZx
Freed Fellowship
Small business owners in the US
💲Amount: $500 - $2,500 + business coaching
🗓Deadline: Rolling
👩🏾💻 Apply: https://lnkd.in/eM_6mbna
Go Ahead Ventures Pitch
Pre-seed and seed stage companies from all technology sectors and geographic regions
💲Amount: $200,000 - $1,000,000
🗓 Deadline: Rolling
👩🏾💻 Pitch: https://www.goaheadvc.com/
I recently met someone who got engaged and started a family at 40. She sheepishly made a comment that she'd done these things "late" because she'd spent the past 2 decades building her business.
From a biological perspective, sure - women have a very real window for childbearing. But all I could see was this woman who’d found her dream partner and built an adorable family during a time that made perfect sense for her life.
Nothing late, just right on time. 💫
In entrepreneurship, the concept of an overnight success is loudly celebrated. Getting bigger & faster QUICKLY is the name of the game. But there is no such thing as an "overnight success." Behind these stories are Founders who tried and stumbled many times before their time came around.
Building anything good and worthy takes time. And patience. I know, SO hard to practice. 😬
Trust that everything in your life is unfolding as it should for YOU. The only way to fall "behind" or fail is to stop trying. ❤️
1️⃣ Apply for - The You Glow Girl Women Entrepreneur Grant for an opportunity to win $10K, a year supply of products, a physical health/wellness prize, and a year of mentorship with Eat Me Guilt Free founder Cristie Besu.
(Applications accepted until 10/19)
2️⃣ Apply for - The Montana Native American Business Advisor Program for a chance at receiving mentorship, resources and $20,000 for a Native American business, educational or tribal organization.
(Applications accepted until 10/16)
➕ Bonus - Listen to Tips on How to Write an Award Winning Grant application from Ellie Diop of .
3️⃣ Listen to - The latest podcast of the Woman Evolve podcast featuring Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO of . Sarah Jakes Roberts and Morgan delve into an honest conversation about navigating entrepreneurship, womanhood and parenting.
4️⃣ Sign up for - NY Tech Week, a week of IRL events hosted October 16-22 by NYC-based VCs and startups.
5️⃣ Sign up for - The waitlist for Emmy-award winning journalist upcoming media training class for Founders, CEOs, thought leaders and industry experts.
Good people:
❤️ Communicate with respect & from their highest light
❤️Want the best for you - your wins are their wins
❤️Hold you accountable because they believe in you
What else?
As an entrepreneur, staying inspired is tough. Between juggling a never-ending to do list and managing everyday challenges, it's easy to lose steam. 🫠
Here are our 4 tips for finding sparks of inspiration on a regular basis. Sometimes turning our attention away from the business is the best way to think more creatively about it. ❤️
friendly reminders that you’ve got this ❤️
The internet makes it seem like entrepreneurship is a glamorous experience with a quick path to riches.
It can certainly be fruitful, but the truth is that business ownership is tough at times. And it requires a lot of patience, grit, & faith.
The secret to success in anything is showing up & doing the work. On the good days, the bad days, & all the mundane days in between. ❤️
Our name means dragonfruit in Spanish (one of the spellings 😅). Dragons represent good luck, power, & vitality - all of the things we want for our members. ❤️
Sign up for mindful events where you can meet other women entrepreneurs at the link in bio.
Learning from others is part of the entrepreneurial experience, but not all advice applies to you.
Next time you receive advice - solicited or unwanted 🙃 - here are 5 tips to help you decide what to do with it. ❤️
Entrepreneurship is often glamorized & romanticized on social media, but the reality is the opposite.
Sure, there are perks such as having more flexibility in your schedule & having the opportunity to do work that is meaningful to you; however there is also a lot of, well, work.
Having a plan, being super organized and learning when to delegate tasks to others can make life easier. Still, there are no shortcuts to success.
Working hard doesn't mean you have to burn yourself out or be miserable. It means that you have to consistently put action behind your intentions in order to to achieve your goals.
A little hard work has never hurt anyone. Let's get after it, ladies. 💪🏾
On Juneteenth, I spent some time reflecting on why I started Pithaya, where I want to take it, and ways we can better serve our community.
I think in the business world we tend to heavily focus on the “hard” or quantitative aspects without recognizing the importance that mental health and community play in an entrepreneur's success. Entrepreneurs are more prone to depression, and women entrepreneurs cite "building a support system" as their top non-operational challenge. For too many entrepreneurs, the cost of pursuing their dream is their emotional health. It doesn’t have to be that way.
I created Pithaya to form a community where women solopreneurs and entrepreneurs can find emotional support while they navigate the ups and downs of business ownership. Pithaya started as a Meetup group in 2022 and over the course of 100+ events, I've heard from dozens of our members how the group has become their go-to place for support.
These experiences have shaped the next iteration of our business. Our team is hard at work building our proprietary platform where women entrepreneurs can easily connect with each other, attend events that help them foster meaningful relationships, and gain access to resources that support their personal and business growth (more to come soon!).
As a Black and Latina woman, my vision for Pithaya - to advance the lives of women through entrepreneurship and community - is personal.
Black and Latina women are the fastest growing groups of entrepreneurs in the US, yet in 2021 they received roughly 1% of funding. Women and especially women of color face a host of unique challenges beyond their businesses' operations. Confronting biases, grappling with imposter syndrome, and navigating systemic barriers are just a few of the things that women entrepreneurs face every single day.
Pithaya may not have the power or influence to change all of these things for our members, but we've created the space to support them on their journey. ❤️
sharing how she created success on her own terms - talk about an inspiration! ❤️
help us create the space for more women to do the same by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign (link in bio)
Our crowdfunding campaign is LIVE today!
About a year ago, Pithaya started as a concept on Meetup when our Founder set out to form a support system for herself.
Today, the group is comprised of hundreds many incredible women business owners, and according to our 4.99 rating the experience has been uplifting and encouraging.
Over time, we've recognized that there's a bigger need for our community and identified more things can do to help women entrepreneurs thrive.
We need our own platform to take it to the next level by providing a better user experience and reaching even more women entrepreneurs.
Any level of support is appreciated - and if you're not in a position to donate, please help us spread the word. Thank you!
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst is good business advice.
So is dream big. ❤️
We’ve been hearing a lot about lucky girl syndrome - the idea that you can manifest anything in life simply by thinking positively & saying daily affirmations.
We’re not here to debate whether it works or not, but there’s something to be said about creating your own luck. Or at least putting yourself in the best position to seize the opportunities that come your way.
How we set ourselves up to be lucky?
Working hard, staying true to ourselves, & taking chances. ❤️🍀
A powerful reminder for anyone questioning whether they have what it takes to build the life & business they want.
You do. And you will.❤️💫
We’re stoked to be featured in ’s Go Solo campaign! Our Founder talks about why she started Pithaya & shares her advice for anyone looking to start a business. 💡
Check out the full interview at the link in our bio. ❤️
Thinking about starting a business? We love to hear it! 👏🏾
Before you head off to the races, here are 5 questions to ask yourself that will help you gain clarity around your vision. ❤️
Setbacks & obstacles are lessons that are preparing you for the next level. It can be hard to view them that way when you’re in the trenches, but trust that better things await on the other side. Trust the process & soar. ❤️ ✈️
Setbacks & obstacles are lessons that are preparing you for the next level. It can be hard to view them that way when you’re in the trenches, but trust that better things await on the other side. Trust the process & soar. ❤️ ✈️
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When you’re just getting started as an entrepreneur, not everyone in your life will be as excited about your new venture you are. And that’s okay. Sophronia McKenszie (@iamsophronia), Founder of photo menu platform @visueats, has firsthand experience navigating other people’s advice and expectations while chasing her dream. Listen to her talk about the importance of building a support system of peers and “finding people for the time you’re in.” ❤️ Catch the whole interview at the link in bio. 👆🏾 #femalefounder #womenentrepreneurs #support #advice #entrepreneurship
We’re excited to kick off our interview series, “21 Questions with,” highlighting women Founders and business owners. We sat down with Emily Kenison (@emikeni), Founder of @straplets & @robecurls for an inspiring conversation about innovation, sustainability and why we need more women creating products for women. Less than 2% of patents are held solely by women, but Emily is on a mission to change that. We can’t wait to see what she invents next!❤️ Link to the full interview in our bio. #innovation #sustainability #womenfounders #womenentrepreneurs #fashion #beauty #entrepreneurship
@melissarbutler sharing how she created success on her own terms - talk about an inspiration! ❤️ help us create the space for more women to do the same by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign (link in bio) #crowdfundingcampaign #entrepreneurship #women #success #failure #womensupportingwomen
We launched our first newsletter for women entrepreneurs this month! We’re talking about everything from how to use Ayurvedic practices to maximize your energy levels to the importance of having a healthy money mindset. #moneymindset #ayurvedic #womeninbusiness
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