Sustainability + Women-Owned: Celebrating Eco-Friendly Businesses on Earth Day
We absolutely LOVE a female-owned business. Pair that with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices? Call us obsessed!
April is a month for many things, including Earth Day! Earth Day 2024 is a time to focus on our beautiful planet, our environment, the problems we face and ways in which we can make small changes to make an impact…
7 Essential Financial Steps Every Entrepreneur Should Take Right Now
Taylor Bitsoli, founder of The Bookkeeping Brunette, shares her top financial literacy tips with us! Here are 7 steps small business owners should do immediately to keep their finances organized and make filing business taxes easier.
The 6th Annual Women on the Rise Set the Tone for 2024
Every year we gather in Santa Monica, CA to celebrate and honor entrepreneurs in BRA Network who are on the way UP or leading the way. The categories are Woman on the Rise, Empowerment Leader, and Visionary Leader. This year we recognized Diana Greshtchuk, Crystal Whiteaker, and Vicky & Charisse Pasche in support of The Grace & Wisdom Institute. Get all the highlights and see event pictures…
Women’s History Month: Quotes to Inspire Entrepreneurs
Every March, the nation shines a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of women throughout history. We’ve compiled some of our favorite quotes from women past and present to help inspire our fellow entrepreneurs. These timeless words of wisdom can help motivate you in the pursuit of both personal fulfillment and professional success…
Black History Month: A Spotlight on Black Female Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders
Every day is a good day to support black, female owned businesses, but in February, during Black History Month, The BRA Network likes to highlight incredible black owned businesses that set an example and a precedent for all of us. Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States…
31 Days of Inspiration: A Journey Towards Intention and Manifestation in 2024
Welcome to a month-long journey of inspiration and reflection with Carrie! In the fast-paced world of social media, Carrie embarked on a unique challenge, curating daily quotes and affirmations that resonated with her and encapsulated her thoughts on life, motivation, and intention for the year 2024.
NetWorkOut Shows Us How Self-Care and Networking Can Align
NetWorkOut 2024 is more than an event; it’s a celebration of well-being, connection, and business growth. Join us on February 14th for a heart-healthy experience that goes beyond the usual networking routine. Let’s break free from the hustle, prioritize self-care, and build a thriving business with a healthy heart at its core. Register now, and let’s make this NetWorkOut the best one yet!
Brunch, Reflections, and New Beginnings: A Recap of Manifest & Breakfast 2024
Manifest & Breakfast 2024 captured everything that makes us BRA: Reflection, celebration, and a warm welcome to our newest members—it was a day full of genuine connections and visualizing our hopes, dreams, and goals for the New Year. Here’s to the stories we shared, the laughs we had, and the awesome journey we’re on together. Being an entrepreneur doesn’t have to be lonely!
2023: A Year of Epic Collaborations within BRA Network
2023 was the year we saw more Epic Collaborations within BRA than ever before with so many Members getting involved in these larger than life projects. It makes me so happy to see our community working together to achieve such big dreams; creating something more successful than any one Member alone could pull off by collaborating and pooling resources, experience, connections, and skill sets…
Where should I donate this Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.”
Did you know that we have FOUR nonprofit organizations right here in the Network run by BRA Members?
These organizations all do very different work and they’re all rooted in worthy causes. See which ones speak to you…
Show Her the Money: The Power of Connection & Collaboration
BRA Members Catherine Gray and Diana Greshtchuk are behind the documentary film SHOW HER THE MONEY, which pulls back the curtain on the extreme underfunding of women in the Venture Capital world. The film features nine other BRA Members and is a shining example of what can happen when women connect, collaborate, and support each other.
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Books!
If you’ve been looking for a new read for yourself or any book lovers in your life, look no further. All of these book come to you entirely from the brilliant minds of BRA Members. You’ll find a huge variety within this list and the content will make you laugh, make you cry, entertain you, inspire you, and educate you. And the best part of all is that while you’re gaining all that’s held within these pages, you’ll be supporting another woman!
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Carrie’s Favorite Things!
When you shop for holiday gifts with a BRA Member, you’re sure to find something special for everyone on your list. You’re also giving the gift of investing in a woman-owned business during this incredibly important time of year for small businesses! #ShopSmall
Wealthy Women Summit 2023 Highlights
“The beauty of the WeWo Summit is the intimate nature of the event and the fact that whether you’re sitting next to a highly successful author, VC, or an entrepreneur in the making – everyone wants to connect and help each other. I was floored by how fun and effortless it felt to meet people, and I walked away with invaluable knowledge, connections, inspiration, and that beautiful feeling of ‘these are my people.’ Come find your people!”
5 Reasons to Get Your Ticket for the 2023 Wealthy Women Summit
#WeWo2023 is all about revolutionizing your financial wellness and living the wealthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of… In addition, this experience was curated to bring both female Founders and Funders together: business owners looking for investment dollars get to network with and learn from female funders looking to invest. Here are 5 reasons why you CAN’T MISS the 2023 Wealthy Women Summit…
9 examples of how attending the Wealthy Women Summit has paid off…
Reviews and testimonials are the first thing I look for when I’m considering buying literally anything. I want some sort of proof that what I’m about to invest in is backed by other people and the results they’ve gotten… Beyond rave reviews, we also have 9 amazing examples of what’s possible when you attend the Wealthy Women Summit!
How to Use Social Media for Your Business Without It Using You
If you’re not using social media for your business, you’re missing out on opportunities for community, connection, and ultimately, conversion. It’s a cheap and powerful way to directly connect with your customers. But it’s also time-consuming, ever-changing, and can be detrimental to mental health. So, how can we harness the benefits and mitigate the risk?
Cocktails & Conversation 2023 with Samara Bay Event Highlights
I was so ready for this conversation. I was bursting with the opportunity to hear what Samara would say to our group and watch the impact she would have. I couldn’t wait to have her share this message, out loud, standing — and speaking — in her power…
3 Mistakes to Avoid in your First Year of Business
Everyone knows that the first year of business is usually the hardest. It’s a learning curve, and for many first-time entrepreneurs, it doesn’t matter how many books you’ve read or online courses you’ve taken. Year one is going to be
The Secrets to Getting (and Giving!) Useful Testimonials
Have you ever spent some time perusing the BRA Directory? I mean, if not…you SHOULD. That fabulous place is absolutely FILLED with hundreds of incredibly skilled female and non-binary entrepreneurs. (Reminder! As a Member, you can always keep your profile
How to Keep the Money Flowing Between Us and Support Local Businesses
I get asked a lot about ways to help support fellow BRA Members. After all, we’re a strong community of empowered women and non-binary entrepreneurs and supporting each other is what we do best. Sometimes that means product or event
What is the difference between courage and confidence?
In a recent Witches of BRA Push-Up Group meeting, we were discussing different qualities of the astrological sign Aries. Our Coven leader, June Suepunpuck, presented some of the more “positively” thought of traits of Aries (Daring, Adventurous, Independent, Dynamic, Charismatic,
Everything you missed at the 5th Annual Women on the Rise 2023 Luncheon
Women on the Rise, INDEED! This is our most inspirational event each year, and once again, we sold out. From the time we entered the beautiful Annenberg, the vibe went up, up, up! As attendees arrived, they were greeted and
3 Tips for Updating Your Brand’s Gendered Language
2023 felt like a great year to do a refresh on our branding (read about this in our upcoming blog about our Team BRA Retreat!), which included revisiting our Mission, our Promise to Members, and our Core Values. One of
5 Essential Rebranding Tips for Small Business in 2023
Rebranding is an essential part of running a successful business. It is the process of completely overhauling the image of your small business to keep up with the times and attract new customers. It’s a process that can help a
4 Tips to be Productive in the Age of Distraction by Gail Baral
Many things came into sharp focus during the pandemic, but in business and the workforce, few things were as prominently discussed as productivity. Productivity has been a buzz word for much of the last decade, but that’s been especially true
How to Keep Your Small Business Thriving During Inflation
Inflation is a natural part of economic cycles, but it can cause financial hardship for small business owners. Women entrepreneurs often face unique challenges when dealing with inflation and its effects on their businesses. Here are some tips to help
Manifest & Breakfast: The First BRA Network Event of 2023
There’s just nothing like a room full of BRA Members and Manifest & Breakfast provided our first opportunity of 2023 to gather together and fuel one another as we looked intentionally upon the year ahead. (Check out the video highlights
All the Ways BRA Network Supported Female Entrepreneurs in 2022
2022 was a wild year. In many ways, we’re all adjusting to a “new normal” in a “post-pandemic” world…where there is still a global pandemic… We’re navigating what working looks like now that the world has (mostly) opened back up
5 Ways to Improve Your Business for the New Year
We are going over 5 ways to improve your business for the new year on this blog! 1. Create Your Dream Team Step into the new year with your dream team. Take a look at your current team and assess
Tips to Plan a Business Holiday Party
Wondering how to plan a business holiday party to celebrate with your team this year? We are guiding you through the process on this blog! What is your budget? As a woman in business, you understand how important it is
How to Promote Your Business for Small Business Saturday
Want to make the most of Small Business Saturday on November 26th this year? This special day is a wonderful opportunity to boost your business. In this blog, we are going over exactly how to promote your business on Small
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Carrie’s Favorite Things!
Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens! Subarz by Daphne Subar paired with a glass of Spirit Horse wine by Heather Rader… Gifting my business a video session with Bernadette Marciniak, which will pair perfectly with Amanda Guerassio’s masterclass
The Importance of Small Business Saturday® 2022
If you haven’t shopped during previous Small Business Saturdays, you’ve been missing out. And, if you’re a veteran of the holiday, get ready because this is going to be the best year yet! But don’t just take my word for
5 Reasons to Join a Networking Group For Female Entrepreneurs
You probably already know how important networking is as an entrepreneur. Connecting on LinkedIn, attending local business events, and keeping up with your business owner friends only achieves so much. It is important to have a strong group you can
How to Prepare Your Business for Holiday Season 2022
The temperature is getting cooler and the leaves are changing! That means the holidays are approaching. This is such an exciting time of year. The last few months of the year should be for celebrating, spending time with loved ones,
Stress-Relieving Journal Prompts for Female Entrepreneurs
We are sharing 5 stress-relieving journal prompts for female entrepreneurs in this post! Let’s get started. 1. This week I am proud of… When you are feeling stressed about your business, you probably aren’t taking time to think about all
How to Build a Strong Brand as a Female Entrepreneur
Here’s an example, “BRA – Business Relationship Alliance is a network of powerful women devoted to advancing female-owned businesses by providing the community, collaboration, mentorship, empowerment and support needed to flourish as an entrepreneur.” Determine Your Values Now, let’s talk
Wealthy Women Summit 2022 Highlights
“WeWo2022 was one of the best events I’ve attended. I can’t say enough about the speakers, the amazing connections made, the wealth and variety or information that was fresh, valuable, implementable and beautifully presented in a variety of formats. It
How to Transform Your Thought Patterns to Improve Your Money Mindset
Find out how to transform your thought patterns to improve your money mindset in this blog! How does money affect your life? First, you need to think about your unique relationship with money. How much space does money take up
6 Ways to Invest in Yourself as a Business Owner
Honestly, there are many things to learn as a business owner that you may not have learned in school or via first-hand experience! Here are six ways to invest in yourself as a female entrepreneur… 1. Enroll in a Course
Why Women Don’t Talk About Money (And an Opportunity to Do So!)
Can I be honest with you? I’ve noticed that whether it’s: …women don’t talk about money. And that’s gotta stop. How will we ever learn what we don’t yet know to get where we wanna be if we can’t speak
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Wealthy Women Summit
Okay, so there are just a couple weeks left to get your Boarding Pass in order to join us on the yacht AUGUST 25th & 26th at #WeWo2022! If you haven’t bought your ticket yet, that tells me that you’re
How to Attract Your Ideal Client as a Business Owner
Today we’re sharing how to attract your ideal client as a business owner, which is an entrepreneurial hurdle we ALL have to learn how to overcome. So let’s dive in! Who is your ideal client? This is the important question
3 Excuses That Get in the Way of Our Success (And How to Overcome Them)
Do you feel stuck in the same cycle of wanting to change aspects of your life but never actually doing anything about it? Often, our thoughts end up holding us back from what we want to achieve. We turned to
The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of #WeWo2022
Have you gotten your ticket to attend the Wealthy Women Summit on August 25th & 26th yet? Maybe you’re asking yourself, “Do I need to already be wealthy?” I’m here to tell you, you ALREADY ARE. #WeWo2022 is meant to
How to Actualize Everything You Say You Want with Tracy Litt
Tracy Litt is a spiritual advisor and mindset coach to visionary women leaders and entrepreneurs. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and international best-selling author of the book, Worthy Human. Tracy has become known as the How
Affiliate Marketing 101 For Business Owners
Have you ever wondered what affiliate marketing is, and how you can leverage it for your business? According to the Oxford Dictionary, affiliate marketing is “a marketing arrangement by which an online retailer pays commission to an external website for
How to Build Culture If You Don’t Have An Office
Companies, small and large, have embraced work-from-home setups. Entire businesses are operating completely remote. With all the positive points of working from home for both employees and employers, it looks like remote work is here to stay. While it is
Financial Matters Every Woman Should Know with Minoti Rajput
As a woman of color and an immigrant from India, Minoti Rajput has been forging new paths in her field for decades. When she moved to the United States forty years ago and sought a job as a financial planner,