What do Madonna and Female Founders Have in Common?
By: Grace Kraaijvanger
I saw Madonna in concert last night and was amazed by the showcasing of her genius career over the decades.
What struck me as I Vogue-d and shimmied to Holiday (took me right back to my side ponytail and legwarmer days) is that Madonna lives in days, just like the rest of us. A collection of days (tens of thousands of them) where she wakes up, does her Madonna thing and goes to bed. And yet, in that collection of days, she's shown up to push the boundaries, be the first, and express herself as authentically as only Madonna can. Wow. What we do every day adds up.
Today, I'm so proud to showcase the work of a group of Hivery students who worked so hard day-by-day last Fall in our special Revenue Sprint program. Over a couple of months, Laura Zavelson (Hivery member and Entrepreneur-in-Residence) and I mentored these talented small business owners on how they could clarify their offer and pricing to get paid what they're worth. They worked on customer insight surveys, pricing strategy, and messaging, with many iterations and aha moments.
Below, I get to show off to you how their commitment paid off. Day-by-day, bit-by-bit....they made amazing work! Check it out below (cue my proud voice and beaming smile).
Day-by-day, we make a life. So honored to be in yours.
Xo,
Grace
PS Please help me in supporting and celebrating these amazing female founders below by checking out their work, hiring them, referring them, or connecting them.
The Conscious Moms Collective
Tess (Therese) Connolly // Learn More Here!
It’s Time To Love the Connection you have with your child...and with yourself! Tess (Therese) Connolly, LCSW, Psychotherapist, Parent and Family Coach to parents of tweens and teens. Tess helps families go from conflict to connection by supporting them in developing agreements and strategies to have more harmony in their families. Doors are now open for The Conscious Moms Collective!
Brand Sprint
Zuza Hicks // Learn More Here!
Create a thoughtful and strategic brand and a beautifully designed, responsive website to match your high-end offer in just 5 weeks.
The Thrive Through Change Success Series
Dr. Sheree Bryant Sekou // Learn More Here!
Life is full of changes, both expected and unexpected. This online course is your guide to not just navigating these transitions but emerging stronger, more confident, and ready to embrace whatever comes your way.
Founders who Flourish
Adriana Cerundolo // Learn More Here!
Founders who Flourish is a plug-and-play wellness curriculum for accelerators to include in their programming to support founder wellbeing and mental health. Bloomtree also offers wellness programs for remote teams to deepen trust, mental wellbeing, and effective collaboration.
The 30-Day Daily Nothing Meditative Journey
Rikka Rajamaki // Learn More Here!
Rikka is a Certified Spirit Coach® and author of Living Light: The 11 Principles of a Sovereign Woman. Rikka is passionate about helping women find their voice and reclaim their power in all areas of their lives. The 30-day Daily Nothing meditative journey is for leaders and creative entrepreneurs who want to reconnect with their intuition to amplify their impact.
Spark Path Guidance
Erica Smigielski // Learn More Here!
Erica is an executive coach and mystic mentor who helps exhausted businesswomen unite their drive with heart-centered leadership.
Aurum Leadership International
Tiffany Lach // Learn More Here!
We train transformative leadership via practical tools which promote deep life fulfillment and thus greatly impact all the bottom lines.
Good Growth
Jenny Lasker // Learn More Here!
Jenny Lasker is a professional fundraiser seeking to partner with high-impact climate change organizations.
Embrace & Thrive
Katie Cooper // Learn More Here!
Navigating Mortality, Living Fully: designed specifically for those in their 30s to 50s, who are seeking a deeper understanding of mortality, not due to immediate health concerns, but as a pathway to living a richer, more intentional life.
LexyLab
Juliet Oberding // Learn More Here!
Juliet works with founders to de-risk their pitch! Private coaching available now. (Group coaching coming soon!)
Amelia Spilger
Amelia Spilger // Contact Amelia Here: [email protected]
Amelia Spilger facilitates dynamic board and staff retreats, and strategic planning workshops for mission-driven organizations.
Studio KLY
Kristina Young // Learn More Here!
Kristina designs, produces and installs custom murals and mosaic designs for private and public spaces. Kristina specializes in opportunities that build community and connection to spaces for projects ranging from $10k-$200k.
Caroline Kawashima
Caroline Kawashima // Learn More Here!
Caroline Kawashima is a life transitions coach who specializes in supporting individuals and families on their grief and loss journey.
Caroline is offering a select number of Hivery community members complimentary 1:1 coaching sessions to work through a life transition such as the loss of a loved one, end of a relationship, career change, or identity crisis.