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I'm Not Sorry. Neither Are You.

I'm Not Sorry. Neither Are You.by: Kris FlemingPublished on: 06/18/2026

Many of us have been trained and molded throughout life to believe, consciously or subconsciously, that we should be small, and quiet, and not obtrusive in any way. Back in my corporate days, I was once written up by HR for “being intimidating.”

MindsetWomen Entrepreneurs
I'm Not Sorry. Neither Are You.

AI Tools Upgrade a PDF to an Interactive Webpage

AI Tools Upgrade a PDF to an Interactive Webpageby: Kris FlemingPublished on: 06/16/2026

I hope that you will use this new tool to gain a deeper understanding of how to reach your target audience, and more importantly, how to think about reaching them. I also hope that you will consider how AI can improve your business practices and...

MindsetBusiness GrowthArtificial IntelligenceEntrepreneurshipWomen Entrepreneurs
AI Tools Upgrade a PDF to an Interactive Webpage

If No One Knows Your Name

If No One Knows Your Nameby: Kris FlemingPublished on: 06/10/2026

I attended a community craft fair and food event last weekend for funsies. I did not intend to make it a business outreach activity, however, when I got there, I immediately realized how many Women Entrepreneurs were present.

Business GrowthEntrepreneurshipWomen Entrepreneurs
If No One Knows Your Name

Cutthroat Private Lending

Cutthroat Private Lendingby: Kris FlemingPublished on: 05/20/2026

“I don’t want to be cutthroat,” she said sadly. The topic under discussion in the virtual meeting was that a borrower was in default on a real estate loan, and the woman owed the money didn’t want to be a jerk about it.

MindsetBusiness GrowthInvestment Real EstateEntrepreneurshipWomen Entrepreneurs
Cutthroat Private Lending
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