What if the thing holding your indie beauty brand back wasn’t failure – but success? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, host Lorraine Dallmeier explores why, for many indie beauty founders, achieving success feels more terrifying than falling short. We often talk about fear of failure, but rarely do we acknowledge that fear of success can be just as […]| Formula Botanica
It's not easy to be a good small business consultant, but if you can do just one key thing, you can add value to your client. What is that key thing?| Company Founder
Ippolito Imani Caradonna is a staff scientist, biologist, and lab automation specialist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA.| Mike and Renée Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Simon Sinek is one of those people I can’t help but pay attention to. The way he emphasizes clarity of purpose, empathy, and leadership resonates with anyone wanting to up their productivity game without burning out in the process. A while ago, I discovered that the most productive folks I know aren’t necessarily the ones […]| KillerStartups
If there’s one thing I hear again and again from my friends with children, it’s that time is always in short supply. That’s why I wanted to put together this list of side gigs that work around even the most hectic routines. There’s no need to stash the kids in daycare for extra hours, and […] The post 9 flexible side hustles perfect for moms with zero extra time appeared first on KillerStartups.| KillerStartups
It’s easy to look at our free time as something separate from our careers—like a fun break before we jump back into our professional lives. But did you know that certain hobbies do more than just entertain us? They quietly sharpen our skills, expand our networks, and improve our mindset in ways that can lead […] The post Economists say these 3 hobbies secretly boost your earning potential appeared first on KillerStartups.| KillerStartups
I’ve always wondered what separates people who consistently earn seven figures from the rest of us. Is it luck, relentless hustle, or something hidden in their everyday routines? Fortunately, I had a pretty sweet way to find out. In my circle of friends, there are already three millionaires, and I decided to take advantage of […] The post I lived with my millionaire friends for a week. Here are the 5 things they all do before 7am appeared first on KillerStartups.| KillerStartups
Ever open your banking app, brace for impact, and feel that familiar cocktail of guilt and confusion? I used to—daily. No matter how many spreadsheets I tweaked or “no-spend” challenges I tried, my digital trail of swipes and taps felt like quicksand: neat in theory, yet somehow always dragging me deeper into overdraft territory. Then […] The post How switching to a cash-only budget healed my relationship with money in 60 days appeared first on KillerStartups.| KillerStartups
I remember a conversation I had with a friend when I was first starting out. We were brainstorming ideas, talking about how we’d love to build a product that changed the world — and maybe one day reach that elusive unicorn status. It felt like a pipe dream at the time, but it also sparked […] The post Want your startup to become a unicorn? Experts say these 4 pillars will help you get there appeared first on KillerStartups.| KillerStartups
Automation. It’s one of those buzzwords that either fills you with excitement or dread, depending on your perspective. For me, the idea of handing off routine tasks to AI felt thrilling. But when I actually took the leap and automated about 80% of my workload using ChatGPT, I wasn’t sure what would happen next. Would […] The post I automated 80% of my job with ChatGPT—here’s what my boss actually noticed appeared first on KillerStartups.| KillerStartups
When I decided to try Warren Buffett’s 5-hour rule, my goal was straightforward: I hoped it might boost my productivity, sharpen my focus, and, ideally, increase my income. I mean, who wouldn’t want to emulate one of the richest men on the planet? Buffett’s approach, famously simple yet profound, involves dedicating at least one hour […] The post I tried Warren Buffett’s 5-hour rule for a month—my income didn’t rise, but this surprising thing happened appeared first on KillerSta...| KillerStartups
Owning and running a business can evoke a scarcity mindset. Do you ever find yourself saying anything like this? “I can’t invest in growth right now.” “We have to cut corners to stay afloat. “I’m overwhelmed with everything we have to do.” “I’m worried about the competition taking away our customers.” “I’m afraid to raise […]| Shulamit Ber Levtov
My first blog saved my life. I started blogging by accident. It’s my first real attempt at blogging. My second attempt at starting a business online. My journey into blogging started in 2015. I stumbled on the name Bamidele Onibalusi on a public forum. I googled him, read his story, and all his blog entries on […]| Adeyemi Adetilewa
“When are you writing a book?” I got this question from a friend when I wasn’t expecting it. That question is not new to me. But this time around, it had a different meaning. “What do you want me to write about?”. I asked. “How you made it so far. Put it in a book […]| Adeyemi Adetilewa
Financial trauma, poverty, and financial abuse can lead to a scarcity mindset. This mindset has a genuine purpose: surviving money trauma.| Shulamit Ber Levtov
It’s summer and to bright to read, what about listening to some music thinking inspiration via a podcast?| A diverging and converging blog by Christof Zürn
Have you ever had that feeling in the pit of your stomach — that you are meant to do something bigger, more meaningful, and all yours? Then you are an entrepreneur-in-waiting. You just need to learn how to start thinking like an entrepreneur.| HTE