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
FUNDING $20,000 Shop Small Grant (Deadline Extended) This $20,000 grant is designed for brick-and-mortar businesses ready to grow and give back. Applications are open now, and the deadline was just extended. 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
MINDSET My Favorite Tech: Notion A comprehensive, plain-English breakdown of Notion: what it is, how founders actually use it, pricing tiers, personal and business use cases, and step-by-step ways to turn it into your operating system instead of another unused app. By Khila James • 4 min read
Business Deep Dives Deep Dive: SHEIN A comprehensive, plain-English breakdown of how SHEIN scaled: the origin story, the real business model, supply chain mechanics, marketing engine, website psychology, and a founder-friendly playbook you can ethically apply without copying the harm. By Khila James • 5 min read
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE What Is AI (Plain English) A plain-English deep dive into what AI actually is, how real businesses are using it today, the most useful platforms and their costs, and practical strategies founders can apply immediately without hype or jargon. By Khila James • 5 min read
MARKETING How to Make Your First $1,000 Without Ads Short description: A realistic, repeatable way to generate your first $1,000 in revenue without spending money on ads or relying on luck. By Khila James • 2 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
