$20,000 Shop Small Grant (Deadline Extended)

FUNDING

Where Business Funding Really Comes From

Most founders are chasing grants and investors without realizing where money actually moves behind the scenes. This piece breaks down the real sources of business funding, the hidden gatekeepers, and why most advice online keeps you stuck at the surface level.

By Khila James • 4 min read

FUNDING

Grant Alert: $20,000 for Established Small Businesses

A high-impact funding opportunity for established small businesses with a clear plan for growth and community impact.

By Khila James • 3 min read

FUNDING

The Psychology Of Fundability

Funders don’t back ideas. They back behavior. In this week’s INSIDER report, I break down the psychology behind why certain founders get funded — and how to position yourself as one of them by mastering credibility, stability, momentum, and leadership identity.

By Khila James • 4 min read

MINDSET

What to Do When You Lose Motivation

Losing motivation is often the result of sustained effort without visible return. This piece explains why women of color founders experience burnout cycles and outlines practical, grounded ways to rebuild momentum without relying on hype or toxic positivity.

By Khila James • 3 min read

EDITOR'S PICKS

Monthly Community Letter — January 2026

Ladies, I want to start this letter with a truth that isn’t being celebrated enough: what we’re living through right now is historic.

By Khila James • 2 min read

Business Breakdowns

Business Idea Breakdown: UGC Content Production Studio

UGC studios are quietly becoming one of the most profitable service businesses behind today’s biggest brands. This breakdown explains what’s actually possible, how to start without a massive team or studio, and how founders can build this business step by step without hype.

By Khila James • 3 min read

FUNDING

Where Business Funding Really Comes From

Most founders are chasing grants and investors without realizing where money actually moves behind the scenes. This piece breaks down the real sources of business funding, the hidden gatekeepers, and why most advice online keeps you stuck at the surface level.

By Khila James • 4 min read

LEGAL

INC 101: When a Corporation Makes Sense

An INC is not the “next level” of an LLC. It is a specific legal structure designed for businesses with certain growth, funding, and exit goals. This guide breaks down when a corporation actually makes sense and when it does not.

By Khila James • 3 min read

MARKETING

How to Choose a Target Audience That Actually Buys

Most new founders pick a target audience based on vibes, not buying power. This guide shows you how to research income, spending behavior, and disposable cash so your pricing and business model actually match who you are selling to.

By Khila James • 5 min read