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 The Greatest Rebrand of 2026: How to Use AI To Reinvent Your Life and Business 2026 is the year women of color founders stop playing small and start building with unfair advantage. This guide breaks down how to use AI to reinvent your identity, your business, and your visibility so your next era feels elevated, strategic, and impossible to ignore. By Khila James • 5 min read
SALES Which Platform Should You Use?: The 2025 Guide for Product + Service Founders Choosing the right platform shouldn’t feel confusing or expensive. In this guide, I compare the top tools for product and service businesses so you can finally stop guessing and pick the platform that actually fits your brand, your budget, and your goals. By Khila James • 3 min read
SALES Your Pre–Black Friday Readiness Checklist Black Friday exposes every weak spot in your business, even for seasoned founders. Here’s the exact checklist I’m using this week to prep my own systems before the rush hits. By Khila James • 3 min read
MARKETING Choose the Right Website Theme The wrong theme can slow your store, limit your growth, and cost you money. Here’s the insider guide to choosing the right one. By Khila James • 4 min read
MINDSET The Truth About Imposter Syndrome Imposter syndrome isn’t a personal flaw. It’s a natural reaction to being underestimated, underfunded, and forced to build without support — here’s the truth behind it. By Khila James • 2 min read
LEGAL Understanding Business Insurance A clear, beginner-friendly breakdown of business insurance: what it is, why it matters, how to choose the right coverage, what it costs, and how to avoid losing opportunities because you’re uninsured. This guide gives women of color founders the infrastructure knowledge they’ve never been taught. By Khila James • 4 min read
SALES 25 Sales Strategies You Can Use This Week Twenty-five simple, actionable sales strategies you can apply this week to increase conversions, boost visibility, and strengthen your revenue without new products, ads, or complicated funnels. By Khila James • 3 min read
FUNDING 6 Grants You Should Apply to Now to Jumpstart Your 2026 Funding Pipeline Six time-sensitive grants with upcoming deadlines that women of color founders can apply to now to jumpstart their 2026 funding pipeline. This list includes award amounts, eligibility, and quick tips to help you submit stronger applications before the year closes. By Khila James • 3 min read
MARKETING How to Choose a Business Name Your business name isn’t just a vibe — it’s legal property, digital real estate, and your first impression. Before you fall in love with “Lavish Collections LLC,” let’s talk about how to choose a name that’s professional, protectable, and profitable. By Khila James • 3 min read
Small Business Loans Explained If you’ve ever heard someone say you can get a “business loan with no credit check” — pause right there. This guide breaks down how small business loans really work, what’s legit, what’s risky, and how to become truly loan-ready in 2025. By Khila James • 3 min read
MINDSET You’re Not Behind — You’re Early If you’ve been feeling like your business isn’t moving fast enough, this is your reminder — you’re not behind, you’re early. 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest opportunity year for women-of-color founders in a decade. By Khila James • 2 min read
