FUNDING Case Study: How Vanessa Bootstraps $0→$10K This case study breaks down how Vanessa built her skincare line from $0 to $10K by starting small, selling digital first, and reinvesting every dollar. By Khila James • 3 min read
MINDSET How to Rebuild After Burnout Burnout isn’t the end of your business. It’s a sign that your systems need healing — not your ambition. Here’s how to rebuild from the ground up. By Khila James • 2 min read
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Using AI for Customer Support If you’re spending your nights replying to DMs, it’s time to build a trainable AI support system—one that responds instantly, remembers your policies, and frees you to focus on growth instead of inbox management. By Khila James • 3 min read
LEGAL Common Legal Mistakes Founders Make (and How to Fix Them for Good) Below are six legal mistakes that quietly cost founders thousands — and the exact steps and tools to fix them before they spiral. By Khila James • 4 min read
LEGAL Common Legal Mistakes Founders Make (and How to Avoid Them) Here are three of the most common legal mistakes new business owners make (and how you can fix them this week). By Khila James • 2 min read
MARKETING Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working?: The Audit Series, Part 3 We’re officially in the traffic era. Because no matter how beautiful your brand looks — nobody can buy what they don’t know exists. Visibility isn’t the goal. Qualified visibility that turns into buyers is. By Khila James • 4 min read
SALES 10 Profitable Businesses for 2026 Forget “passive income.” These are the businesses quietly stacking real revenue, backed by data — from digital storefronts to old-school operations that still print cash. By Khila James • 5 min read
MINDSET 5 Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder in Your Business Most founders aren’t lazy — they’re overloaded. Here’s how to reclaim your time and scale smarter. By Khila James • 3 min read
Does Your Brand Build Trust or Raise Doubt?: The Audit Series, Part 2 Your brand is talking even when you aren’t. In Part 2 of OVIDIA.’s Brand Audit Series, we break down how to evaluate your digital presence, align your visuals with your audience, and design a brand that converts browsers into buyers. By Khila James • 5 min read
FUNDING 6 Small Business Grants You Can Still Apply for This October Free money is still on the table this fall. Here are six active grants—ranging from $1K to $20K—that women-of-color founders can apply for before the year ends, with direct links and eligibility notes. By Khila James • 3 min read
Is Your Product Worth Buying?: The Audit Series - Part 1 Quarter 4 is here — it’s time to get honest about your business. This first part of OVIDIA.’s Brand Audit Series guides you through the hard questions every founder must ask to build a product that actually sells. By Khila James • 5 min read
FUNDING 💰 5 Grants You Should Apply For Now (October) Q4 is officially here. If you promised yourself more working capital in 2025 and it didn’t land, October is your reset. These five grants are live or opening this month — with clear eligibility, dates, and fast tips to improve your odds. Apply now and set up your 2026. By Khila James • 3 min read
