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Community Nourishment: Growing An Online Space That Thrives

Community Nourishment: Growing An Online Space That Thrives

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In case you missed it (because you truly don’t want to miss it,) Rose Kaz wrote this week about the origins of the LBI Backstage Pass, what motivated her to grow this community and the dream she has for its cultivation.

Just like a garden, cultivating a community requires patience, dedication, and a love for growth.

Both require a delicate balance of providing the right conditions for growth, nurturing development, and pruning and removing obstacles.

In the short time I have been with LBI, I have dazzled by the colors of this garden.

Here is what Backstage pass member, singer, songwriter and producer Bridget Lyons has to say about her experience on the LBI platform:

Being able to create together in a community, and tell our stories, and be heard and support one another has been wonderful to be a part of. It’s been inspiring and mesmerizing at times.

Listen to Bridget’s full testimonial:

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I keep coming back to this image of of a garden and of the gardener, tools in hand, dream in heart, sitting down with a blank page and drawing out the garden plan.

She must take into account the growing conditions, what type of plant is likely to flourish, what type would need extra care. She creates a design both pleasing to the eye and in harmony with the landscape.

She chooses a variety of flora and fauna 

In different shapes, colors, heights.

Maybe she plans an herb garden where she will grow plants to harvest for her healing kitchen, or a cutting garden of bright blooms to make bouquets.

Maybe she will plant with the intention of attracting butterflies or hummingbirds or restoring native growth, bringing balance.

Soul Coach for transformational women leaders, Ber-Henda Williams says:

What sticks out the most to me about this particular platform is that in many cases when we have female identified or female-centric programming, it’s usually focused on patriarchy. In particular, white feminism has caused a detriment and harm to communities of color because it is singular focused. What I have found in being a part of Rose’s community is this it is intersectional in all the ways. It’s not only inclusive, but it is welcoming. It does not tokenize, but takes into consideration the entirety of the feminine experience.

Listen to Ber-Henda’s full testimonial:

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After the dreaming and planning is done, the work begins – the work of tending the soil and planting seeds – watering, but not too much, shielding tender roots from the frost, pulling way the dead leaves.

As someone who loves a beautiful garden but really has to work at having a green thumb, I can say, growing a lush abundant garden is difficult but deeply rewarding work.

And that is how we grow a community.

Clare Ramírez, the Boxing Yogini, says:

The Backstage Pass connects me with a like-minded group of women in a world and land that can feel very lonely. Just trying to provide for yourself as a woman, and provide life and health for your business, can become a lonely space. It can become an anxiety ridden space, and it can become a vulnerable space. To be inspired by other women has really been useful, plus it’s a joy to work and speak and listen to women on their paths.

Listen to Clare’s full testimonial:

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Growing a thriving online community means:

Planting the seeds. Just as in a garden, you carefully choose the right seeds for your climate and soil, a community requires the right mix of people to be the foundation. This can be a core group of people who share similar interests and values, and it can been a variety of different people who share a common goal or understanding, or who are open to sharing that understanding, but it is people who set the tone for the community.

Providing the right conditions. Just as a garden needs the right amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients to thrive, a community needs the right tools, resources, and communication channels to facilitate growth and engagement.

Nurturing growth. A gardener must continuously water, fertilize, and tend to their plants to ensure they grow healthy and strong. In a community, you must continually foster engagement, provide support and resources, and encourage members to participate and contribute.

Pruning and removing obstacles: In a garden, removing dead leaves and branches helps direct the plant’s energy towards growth. In a community, removing negativity, toxicity, and obstacles helps maintain a positive and productive environment for growth.

Celebrating milestones and victories: A gardener takes pride in watching her plants bloom, and in a community, it’s important to celebrate milestones, from a member’s first post to a community event.

Just like a garden, a community requires consistency and attention to flourish.

And by following this map, tending to this garden, you have helped this community grow into a thriving and vibrant space for members to connect and share.

This is what Therapeutic Image Consultant Marisol Colette says:

Of all the social media platforms, this is the one that has the most positive impact, because it’s about the sharing of valuable information around how to show up in the world as a better person with more support.

Listen to Marisol’s full testimonial:

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The LBI Backstage Pass is your community. Rose is the gardener, but so are you.

You are the gardeners and the seeds and the beautiful blooms.

In my part of the world, it is icy and cold. The sky is grey. But deep beneath the frozen ground there is a glowing ember of warmth. There is life. 

In a few short weeks, the first buds and signs of spring will arrive and if I am careful and consistent, I will cultivate the tiny piece of land outside my back door and create a sanctuary for the wild life, an environment where the flowers can flourish…where I can flourish.

Before I know what happened, it will be summer – lush and vibrant.

As Rose dreams into the lush and vibrant future of this community, she invites us to dream along with her, plant along with her, cultivate this space together, and grow.

Thank you for your presence in this process.

More About Lori-Lyn

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Lori-Lyn Hurley is a writer and artist who wants her work to nourish the wild parts of you and inspire you to live creatively and be your true self in the world.

Click here to come Backstage, meet Lori-Lyn and the entire community of femme forward leaders. 

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Creative Community

Creative Community

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The importance of creative community, and especially the support and empowerment of women and femme-presenting people by other women, femme, and non-binary people, can’t be overstated.

It’s important.

And we know why. We know we have faced and continue to face immense challenges throughout history – from discrimination to lack of representation in the workplace, in media, and beyond. But by working together, we can create a more equitable and supportive environment in which we all can thrive.

We can support instead of compete.

Creative Community

One of the most effective ways to foster a supportive community is through the elevation of one another’s work. We should strive to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our peers, both in our existing communities and in wider circles.

We can do this in a variety of ways – public recognition, sharing resources, and providing support and guidance. Taking the time to recognize and appreciate the work of other women creates a sense of camaraderie and solidarity.
We need that in order to survive.

And thrive.

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When women come together to support each other, we make a powerful and unique impact. Not only does it inspire confidence and create a sense of belonging, but it also leads to increased collaboration and innovation.

We end up creating more.

Creating better.

When we join together, women are able to pool our resources and ideas, leading to more effective solutions, expanded creativity, and joy.

We find joy together, joy in one another.

In addition to the tangible benefits of working together, building community among women fosters a sense of pride and connection that assists us energetically. It’s important that we have a space to come together and share their stories and experiences, as well as to learn from and inspire each other.

The importance of community and the power of women elevating the work of other women should never be undervalued. When we work together, we create a strong network of support, collaboration, and innovation that leads to positive change.

And true success.

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Lori-Lyn Hurley is a writer and artist who wants her work to nourish the wild parts of you and inspire you to live creatively and be your true self in the world.

Click here to come Backstage, meet Lori-Lyn and the entire community of femme forward leaders. 

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It is Safe to Create Together

It is Safe to Create Together

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I was just in the Ladyboss Lounge, reading the new member welcome chat.

At quick glance, I saw people from Texas, Missouri, Michigan, California.

I saw women who host podcasts, are professional ghost writers, aromatherapists, attorneys, wellness coaches, and business coaches.

I noticed that I could click the NEAR ME button and find members in my area. (I discovered a chakra healer an afternoon’s drive from where I live.)

As I sip my morning coffee and explore this virtual meeting room, I’m struck by how it feels.

The way things feel is very important to me. If a vibe is off, I have to leave.

The thing about the LBI Lounge is…the vibe is on.

It feels good.

It’s a safe space, and that’s something we all need.

Over the past few years, I have found myself craving a place where I belong, where I can be myself and share my life and my work in a supportive, affirming environment.

Maybe you’ve been craving that, too?

It is Safe to Create Together

Being a part of a safe community, where we can not only network, but also collaborate, is so important. I mean, it’s life-giving, isn’t it?

To have a place where we can support and inspire one another, especially for those working in fields that have been traditionally dominated by men, is vital.

Safe community space empowers us – as individuals and as a collective.

As a Creative, I find it incredibly important to be in communities where I can share my work without fear of judgement.

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The LBI Backstage Pass is an environment that’s inclusive and welcoming – and that benefits me as a creator. It provides a sense of comfort and support that feeds my creativity.

Whether you are just starting out in your business or creative endeavors, or you’ve been building a business for years, being a part of a supportive and encouraging community can provide with the guidance and the energy you need to grow and develop.

A safe community for women to share their work is essential for creating a more equitable industry.

It helps to foster a culture of acceptance and empowerment for women, non-binary, and femme presenting people. It’s a great way to develop connections and make valuable contacts that will ultimately ultimately help us thrive and be successful.

But this morning, as I’m meeting this new faces and names and reading about where people live and how they live, I’m noticing how important it is for us to simply know one another.

Hearing one another’s stories, talking about where we are from and what we love is a reminder that life is good. The world is, at its heart, good.

And we as individuals and a community…are good.

We want what’s best for ourselves, but we also want what’s best for one another.

It’s both a comfort and an inspiration.

I’d love to meet you in the Lounge.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us Backstage, now is the perfect time. (It’s free!)

I’m going to pour another cup of coffee, and I’ll meet you there!

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Lori-Lyn Hurley is a writer and artist who wants her work to nourish the wild parts of you and inspire you to live creatively and be your true self in the world.

Click here to come Backstage, meet Lori-Lyn and the entire community of femme forward leaders. 

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The Ultimate Guide To Elevating Your Relationship

The Ultimate Guide To Elevating Your Relationship

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Relationships have changed more in the last 50 years than they have in the previous 5,000. We now have more freedom than ever to choose who we want to be and who we want to be within a relationship. But with this freedom comes the responsibility to understand how to create a solid foundation on which our relationship can thrive. In the past, relationships were more based on survival and need. Today, modern-day couples enter into a relationship for the psychological fulfillment of both individuals. 

The following is a guide to creating a happy and healthy long-term relationship.

Create A Common Vision

The first step to creating the relationship and life of your dreams is to have a clear vision. Having a life vision allows you to get more clarity about your future and what you truly want. To get from where you are to where you want to be, you must be specific. I am here to support you every step of the way.

The Ultimate Guide to Elevating Relationships

Create Your Vision Questionnaire

Strengthen your relationship by asking your partner the following questions:

1. Finances: How much money do you want to make annually? How will this money serve you? What are your values and expectations regarding money?

2. Home: What does your home look like? Where are you living? How does your home serve you? What are your values and expectations when it comes to your home?

3. Work: Where are you working, and what are you doing? Why does this occupation serve you? What are your values and expectations regarding your work?

4. Relationship: What does your relationship with your partner look like? How does this relationship serve you? What are your values and expectations regarding your relationship?

5. Children: What relationship do you have with your children? How does this relationship serve you? What are your values and expectations regarding your children?

6. Family: what type of relationship do you have with your family? How do these relationships serve you? What are your values and expectations when it comes to your family?

7. Health: What type of diet and exercise routine do you have? How does this healthy routine serve you? What are your values and expectations regarding your health?

8. Interests and Adventures: What are your interests, hobbies and adventure goals? How do these experiences serve you? What are your values and expectations regarding your interests and adventure?

9. Personal Life: How are you feeling within yourself? What type of person are you? What are your values and expectations when it comes to your personal lives?

Once you understand what you want your life to look like (goals) and begin to dig deeper as to why those things are important to you (values), you will start to create the foundation of your life and begin to take steps to thrive. 

Master Effective Communication

When two people come together in a relationship, they create three entities.

  • Partner One
  • Partner Two
  • The Couple

Understanding means being sympathetically aware of our partner’s feelings, tolerant and forgiving. To understand is to become familiar with them and to accept them the way they are.

We must understand our partners and listen to their needs and desires. We must gain insight into who our partner is and what they truly need from us. This understanding must come without judgement or expectations. We will learn how to truly listen by making an effort to hear them, being alert and ready to absorb and accept all information. (Acceptance does not equal agreement) To understand someone, you must learn how to communicate effectively.

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How well do you know your partner’s inner psychological world, their history, worries, stresses, joys, and hopes?

How to Have Effective Communication

Base your conversation on one topic at a time. Then go through the following steps:

The Speaker

1.  Speak clearly and directly while maintaining eye contact.
2. Give pauses so that your partner can comment.
3. Use “I statements”.

The Listener

1. Listen carefully to what your partner says, not what you think they mean.
2. Practice uninterrupted listening: Be aware that when we are in an argument, our attention span caps at ten seconds before we stop focusing on what the other person is saying and begin to think of our defensive statements.
3. Show you understand, regardless of whether or not you agree. Comment on what they said and validate their feelings.

Understanding Questionnaire

Strengthen your relationship by asking your partner the following questions:

What was the beginning of your relationship like, and what inspired you to make this commitment?

How are the two of you similar, and how are you different?

When do you feel most content in your relationship? When do you feel most unhappy or frustrated?

On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you respect your partner (1=not at all, 10=very highly)?

What is it about them that creates that level of respect in you?

What role have you played in contributing to the problems in your relationship?

Master The Power Couple Technique

Relationships without fighting are not only possible, but they are also necessary.

To navigate your relationship successfully, you must be able to go through conflict lovingly and respectfully, finding a solution that works for both partners time and time again.

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The 7 Steps to Success

1. Create a safe environment
Find the right time and place to have a conversation face-to-face with eye contact and respectful tones.

Example: When the kids are in bed on a Saturday night, you sit on the sofa with a glass of wine and soft music playing.

2. Each person states the issue in need of resolution. Do you agree?

Example: I tell my husband I am overwhelmed with the house chores. Working from home, taking care of a nine-month-old, cooking and cleaning are not leaving me time for self-care.

3. Each person states how they view the issue. 
Here we must practice understanding which is accepting our partner’s perspective as valid, even if we disagree.

4. Each person explains what outcome they desire. Do you agree?
Here we focus on what we want, not what we want our partner to do.

Example: I would like more time during the week to practice self-care.

5. Together, brainstorm ways to solve the problem. Make a list.
Be open and creative. Don’t worry about what is the only solution. 

Example: We could divide the cleaning by days. I can clean Monday, Wednesday and Friday while you clean Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We could hire a cleaner. We could have a cleaning party on Saturdays where we all clean while dressed in funny costumes and listening to our favourite music. We could divide the cleaning by tasks, and we each pick which ones we prefer to do.

6. Pick one you would like to try first. Begin to solve the issue.
We often get caught up on what is the one solution to fix everything. Instead, we can feel calmer and more confident by choosing one solution we believe MAY work, putting it into practice and seeing how it goes.

7. Check in with each other to see if you have resolved the issue. If not, pick another possible solution. Repeat this process as often as needed until you find a solution that works for both of you.

Improve intimacy

Sexual intimacy and sex are two different things. Sexual intimacy is not simply a physical act but a pleasurable experience between two people in Love who express trust, vulnerability and appreciation for one another. It’s about physical and emotional intimacy and improved health for both partners, thanks to the excellent release of hormones due to physical touch. Sex is not only about penetration and orgasms. Physical intimacy has a range of expressions, all focusing first on the mind. When couples embrace, they have increased levels of oxytocin, the hormone responsible for lowering stress and making us feel less stressed. 

Learn About Your Body

Now’s the time to explore if you’re unsure what you like or how to reach orgasm. Take some alone time for yourself to discover what gives you pleasure. Then go back to the first tip and communicate that with your partner. If both partners know what makes them feel good individually, it will give you a higher chance of feeling good when you are together.

Identify Your Turn Ons

What can you or your partner do to get you in the mood? Women tend to enjoy sex more when we are warmed up. So it’s essential to identify what that looks like to you. Is it a back massage, a candle-lit dinner with lots of room for dessert and neck kisses, listening to relaxing music or having a warm bath? Explore various possible turns and see which one works for you.

Live A Healthy Lifestyle

Exercise releases endorphins and hormones and helps you become attuned to your body. Through the aging process, exercise can help increase desire, especially among women.

Become An Adventurous Person

People who are curious and open to new experiences report higher levels of sexual satisfaction. Be open to new ideas, and don’t be afraid to try new things with your partner.

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Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to be present in the present moment. This means not being worried about the past or fearful of the future. When you are with your partner, mindfulness can slow down intimate moments together and allow you to guide the scenario in the way which it’s most pleasurable to you.

Create Physical Intimacy Outside of Sex

Having a high physical intimacy outside of sex often translates to a heightened level of sexual intimacy during sex. Physical intimacy can include kissing, holding hands, cuddling, caressing, spooning, eye contact and rubbing. The more physically connected you are during the day, you will feel closer to one another. 

Schedule it

I know how busy we are, ladies! It never ends with the kids, the partner, the job, the chores, the meetings, and the friends! But if you are currently sexually active in a sexual relationship, it’s essential to understand that it is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. The bond strengthened during sexual intimacy will spill out into all the other aspects of your life; it’s an investment! When you make Love to your partner and are feeling happy and energized, that is how the two of you will show up with one another in other aspects of your relationship and with others, including your children.

Intimacy Questionnaire

Strengthen your relationship by asking your partner the following questions:

Describe our sexual relationship. What do you find most satisfying about it? What don’t you like about it?

How has your sexual relationship changed since we were first together?

How well do you think our sex drives match up? How often would you like to have sex?

How important do you think sex is in our relationship?

Are there things you want to explore sexually that you haven’t told me about?

Cultivate Joy

Joy is a fulfilling and happy occurrence in successful relationships. It means to experience great pleasure or delight with your partner.

Learn to play

Play reduces stress, improves sleep, reduces aggression, fosters creativity and strengthens the bond in relationships. Play can be considered “other-directed”—the kind that genuinely draws others into silliness and good cheer. Another play is “intellectual,” where we enjoy wordplay and creatively solving problems. Play can also be “whimsical,” an amusement with life and a slightly oddball attitude.

Invest in quality time

The most comprehensive study on happiness conducted at Harvard University shows that people who invest in their relationships live longer and happier lives. Beyond social class, genetics, or cholesterol levels, the study found that positive relationships with others were the leading drivers of someone’s ability to combat health issues.

3 Keys to Quality Time

  • Schedule it: Pick days and times during the week that you can enjoy with one another. Start with less and add more as time goes on.
  • Set the Boundaries: Define what will be done when and set the rules for each activity.
  • Give a significant amount: giving all of your attention to your partner gives couples time to relax and open up their heart to each other. Effective communication allows individuals to be themselves, bringing the team closer together. Scheduling quality time ensures you do not miss any opportunity to be together. During this time, don’t waste time worrying about the family, work and kids. Just focus on the moment life has blessed you with. To spend time together, you’ll also need to plan activities to keep the passion between you two alive.

Joy Questionnaire 

Strengthen your relationship by asking your partner the following questions:

1. Describe your perfect morning
2. How do you relax after a long day? A long week?
3. What three activities are you dying to try with me?
4. What habits would you like to introduce into the relationship?
5. What does fun look like for you?

Follow @raileymolinario on Instagram for daily tips on how to create a thriving relationship that truly stands the test of time!

This post originally appeared on raileymolinario.com.

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Expert Love Educator & Relationship Coach Railey Molinario is empowering us to create lives we Love by teaching us relationship intelligence. She’s best known for her signature program, the Power Couple PhD, which teaches couples her scientifically backed formula for creating happy and healthy relationships.

Click here to come Backstage, meet Railey and the entire community of femme forward leaders.

Show up as Yourself in the Ladyboss Lounge

Show up as Yourself in the Ladyboss Lounge

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It’s been a primary focus in my work, and my life, for the past decade or so, to encourage myself and others to show up as our authentic selves in the world.

There are all sorts of reasons why we don’t – from early conditioning to fears for our safety.

It’s not uncommon for women (and non-binary, femme-presenting folks) to lose touch with who we are. We’re often encouraged to take on other’s people’s ideas of who we should be, what we should value, how we should work, what we should love.

Sometimes I think my whole life so far has been a process of reclaiming who and what I really am and giving myself permission to be that.

As the content manager here at LBI, I’m sharing some of the benefits of joining us Backstage and today, I want to make you sure you know about the Ladyboss Lounge.

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I’m sharing some of the benefits of joining us Backstage and today, I want to make you sure you know about the Ladyboss Lounge.

It’s is a super safe place where you can show up as YOURSELF as you are in the world today.

No apologies for who you are, no dimming your shine.

It’s a place to share and play and grow together.

Post a meme, a funny photo or video of YOU, your passions, questions or concerns. This lounge is cozy and comfy for all the feels and shares of kindness.

In the lounge, we always respect one another and lift one another other up because we are not in competition with each other, we are building something together.

The LBI Lounge is unlike any other space online. We are safe within the digital arms of one another!

Show Up As Yourself

So, when you join us Backstage, settle into the Ladyboss Lounge by sharing a recent win, ask for help, or just share your current mood.

If you have tools and resources that you find helpful in navigating the day to day of life, this is your place to share, and if you don’t see a topic we need to address, you can mention it in our group chat.

We can’t wait to meet greet you on our shared journey in building a more equitable world.

We believe that when we, as women, join forces, we can absolutely change the world!

And we know, a women-led world is a better world for EVERYone!!

Our community is filled with incredible women doing incredible things in this world! And we want to include YOU, ladyboss!  

The LBI Backstage Pass is a super unique space where we highlight women.

We hope you’re take a minute and learn more how we collaborate, elevate and inspire! 

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Lori-Lyn Hurley is a writer and artist who wants her work to nourish the wild parts of you and inspire you to live creatively and be your true self in the world.

Click here to come Backstage, meet Lori-Lyn and the entire community of femme forward leaders. 

Build Your Community Within Our Community

Build Your Community Within Our Community

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We thrive when we COLLABORATE. There’s a gentle power in coming together.

There’s also an old stereotype that says women don’t support other women…but I’ve never found that to be true.

In fact, research shows women benefit from collaboration over competition. And we know this, don’t we?

Women who support one another, are more successful in business and in life.

The world is rapidly changing. Old paradigms are falling away. That means, we get to replace them. We get to create a world that is more equitable, a world of support.

What would happen if you reframed the whole idea of networking and poured your creative energy into nurturing relationships?

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What if growing your business felt less like striving and more like thriving?

There is definitely strength in collaborating with one another, and this is something we know at our core.

We also know that when major shifts are happening in the world, we need to move, think, and create differently.

That’s why we are doing social media differently by directly connecting thought leaders, industry disruptors and business activists in our OWN COMMUNITY!

We’re offering an alternative to business-as-usual.

As the new blog manager here, I’m having a great time exploring LBI Backstage and all of the genuine support that’s available here.

So, over the coming weeks, I want to share with you some of the benefits of joining us Backstage.

One of the many resources you’ll find Backstage – and this one is so exciting – is the opportunity to host your own storefront and build your community within our community.

It’s our mission to bring together women entrepreneurs who are motivated to grow their online business and profit by supporting other women entrepreneurs so that we can close the wage gap!

Grow Your Community Within Our Community

Host your own branded storefront to our audience of glowing Ladybosses around the globe.

You can build a foundation for your business with us OR troubleshoot your business.

Included in the plan, you get General Admission, a VIP deep dive call with Rose, and ALL access to one of our hottest shops in the LBI Mall.

Think FB group but in a loving, supportive and amazing community that can shop directly from YOU!

Here are the details:

  • 1:1 deep dive with brand boss & Backstage Pass founder Rose Kaz
  • All access to the LBI Mall: GLOW UP Your online presence
  • Connect on best practices to really amp up your marketing message through Rose’s own shop on the LBI Mall ( $480 value)
  • Networking within our Mighty Networks community
  • Hire from a curated list of amazing Ladybosses in fields like social media management, bookkeeping, financial advisors, marriage counseling & fashion therapists!
  • Be in the know about our incredible event series, online AND in person!
  • Grow and engage your brand in a safe space with a curated Community and glowing sales funnel!

Featured Benefits of having a Storefront in the LBI Mall on the Backstage Pass:

  • You can Go LIVE to our virtual audiences from your storefront for just your new clients OR in the main Ladyboss Lounge to connect with the greater community.
  • Have your storefront and any new projects, podcasts, articles, etc featured in our Ladyboss Lounge on the Backstage Pass.
  • Be featured on all our other social channels (Ig live, Clubhouse, Youtube… )
  • Wear your own LBI swag (a choice of T shirt, GOLD cap, hoodie or sweatshirt) comes with your paid annual membership.
  • You have access to our content, stock photos and inspo to post in your Storefront and in the Ladyboss Lounge.
  • Branding and Tech Support from our in house team up to four calls per month (based on availability.)

This support comes with your paid annual membership, but you don’t have to make that decision just yet.

You can fill out your storefront application here…

OR you can join us back stage right now at our FREE-mium level.

Explore, join in conversation, and feel the vibe of being in collaboration with other women.

We LOVE what we’re growing and we can’t wait to meet you Backstage.

Join us!

More About Lori-Lyn

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Lori-Lyn Hurley is a writer and artist who wants her work to nourish the wild parts of you and inspire you to live creatively and be your true self in the world.

Click here to come Backstage, meet Lori-Lyn and the entire community of femme forward leaders. 

Spotlight Replay With Marisol Colette

Spotlight Replay With Marisol Colette

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As a new member of the LBI community (I’m the new blog babe on the block! Hello!) I LOVE that my first spotlight event was this one with Marisol Colette, who encourages people to dress their best by way of processing trauma that may be standing in the way.

You can listen to the replay here.

This week on the blog, Marisol talked about seeing the beauty in ourselves and one another.

You can read that post here. You don’t want to miss the wisdom she’s sharing, or the opportunity to work with her.

Here’s what Marisol says about her Fashion Therapy Package:

“I ensure you know your beauty, your worth and remind you every day to treat yourself the way you’d treat your own best friend – with love, kindness and the ability to see the beauty in them the way I see it in you.”

Does’t that feel like sweet balm for your soul? I know it does to mine.

The Power of Style

I’m a big believer in the power of style. In fact, as an artist, I see my wardrobe choices as an extension of my creative expression. The way I style myself communicates something about me.

It also communicates something to me in the way that it shifts my energy.

As someone with a penchant for vintage and animal prints, I was captivated by this conversation with Marisol, particularly the idea that the way we dress is a way of accessing our personal power. Why yes, I do feel powerful in my hot pink 1970s maxi dress and matching cape, thank you very much!

Marisol said, “We have to get dressed everyday and show up everyday so why not feel good doing it?”

That’s so simple and so true, right?

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Be Yourself and Feel Good

When we feel good about what we’re wearing, and feel in touch with our authentic selves, we’re going to feel better in general.

I recently became aware of the fact that many of the choices I make in my life, I make to please my inner teenager.

I went to a conservative high school with a dress code (think khaki pants and button down shirts) and every cell in my body cried out against that same-ness. The conformity.

As a sixteen year old, I wanted people to know I was my own person and believe me, I made a lot of fashion mistakes in my pursuit of personal expression. Snakeskin print pink corduroy pants come to mind. But you know what? If I still had my satin blazer printed with old-Hollywood movie star faces, I would wear it!

I spent a lot of my youth receiving side-eye and critique of my fashion choices, my black eyeliner and enormous earrings, which my dad often joked looked like fishing tackle.

When I was in my twenties, I dyed my hair hot pink (Listen, I was ahead of my time!) and I can remember the feeling of people turning to stare at me. I remember hearing the criticism that I was just angling for attention or trying to be weird.

The truth was, I just really loved hot pink hair and thought it was beautiful.

When my hair was pink, I felt powerful. I felt like I was expressing something true about myself. (And, um yeah, I was weird. I still am. Weird is good!)

Listening to Marisol and the other attendees at this event, I was reminded of how important it is to me to reach out to my younger self everyday and tell her, I think she’s pretty cool.

And I respect her style.

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This conversation was so inspirational to me. When was the last time YOU attended an event like this? What inspires you? (We really want to know!)

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Lori-Lyn Hurley is a writer and artist who wants her work to nourish the wild parts of you and inspire you to live creatively and be your true self in the world.

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