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Ready to be inspired by fellow women entrepreneurs? How about actionable tips and strategies to build a thriving business? We got you, babe!

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Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography
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Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography

Dive into Rana Tierney’s story with us! Rana is the Owner of Roohi Photography and Tierney Lane. She’s also a mom to two young boys and a wife. Rana and her family are an incredible testament to the American Dream. Rana’s mother and father immigrated to the United States from Iran to build a better life for their family. Today, both of their daughters are successful entrepreneurs with a passion for family.

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4 Ways to Establish Your Brand on Instagram
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4 Ways to Establish Your Brand on Instagram

Today we’re getting specific in talking about some real, tangible strategies you can start using immediately to grow your brand online and further establish your presence on Instagram. Take it from some of our members (including me!) on how they’re making the most of Instagram for their business & share your strategies or questions in the comments.

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11 Ways Being an Entrepreneur Changes You
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11 Ways Being an Entrepreneur Changes You

Hiya, babes! Ready for another epic topic? Last week we chatted about our ‘why’. 12 amazing women shared why they started their businesses. I think that the questions of ‘why’ & ‘how’ are related— so it makes perfect sense to next talk about how we change when we start our entrepreneurship journey. There are many, many challenges and hundreds of decisions to make along the way. Undoubtedly, the process changes you. We asked 11 business owners how being an entrepreneur has changed them & here are the wonderful things they shared with us. Enjoy their stories & stay boss. xx

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10 Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss
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10 Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss

Let’s talk about the transition we all make when we go from one status to ultimate babe status where we have control of our schedule & goals. We asked 10 amazing women about their transition story & are so excited to share them with you. There’s never any need to feel “behind”, because there’s a babe out there with a story similar to yours to encourage you to press forward.

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7 Things to Know Before You Launch Your Business
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7 Things to Know Before You Launch Your Business

Howdy, babes! We’re excited to bring you another awesome small business tips post. We have 7 stories for you on what small business owners wish they had known before they started their business. The checklist for things to get squared away before you launch can be quite long, especially if you're the kind of Babe who like to cross all her t's and have her i's polka-dotted. 

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8 Tips on Balancing Work & Life as a Boss Mom
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8 Tips on Balancing Work & Life as a Boss Mom

Hiya! We chose this week’s small business topic to be about practicing work / life balance for busy moms. These ladies are running their business and also trying to raise little Boss girls & boys. I can only imagine the gymnastics you do on the daily while trying to make sure everyone is fed and clothed while also delivering on all the needs your career calls for. We asked babes in our community & membership to share some insight into how they walk the line between family and work.

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Break into your industry with Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography
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Break into your industry with Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography

Ten years ago, Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography was working in the insurance industry and feeling completely uninspired. She picked up her father’s camera at a family reunion and everything changed. A spark ignited. Even though she’d discovered her passion, small businesses haven’t always been ‘community over competition’-minded, so she had a difficult experience breaking into the wedding industry as a brand new photographer. Rana shares about her transition from wedding photographer to senior portrait photographer as well as 3 tips on how to break into your industry.

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8 Women Share the Moment Their Business Felt Real
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8 Women Share the Moment Their Business Felt Real

Hey, babe! Long time no see. Kidding! We know you were here recently checking out our blog on how to define & own your niche. ;) Starting a business is embarking on a special journey filled with good days, bad days, and great lessons. The specific day I want to talk about includes the moment that you first felt your business was legit, AKA the real flippin’. deal. It’s different for every boss babe. We’ve asked 8 fantastic entrepreneurs to share theirs.

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12 Women Who Make Pivoting Their Business
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12 Women Who Make Pivoting Their Business

This week’s topic is all about pivoting for your business— because the first lesson each of us learns after we launch is how to come up with a plan B. Staying flexible and being resourceful is an absolute must as a business owner. Part of being resourceful is being able to reach out when you need a hand or an ear, so the best resource we have is each other. Having women you can ask questions and hear about what has worked and hasn’t for is so invaluable & comforting. We want you to know that it’s okay if plan A isn’t working. It means it’s time for plan B.

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The Morning Routines of 17 Badass Women
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The Morning Routines of 17 Badass Women

Hiya! Welcome back to another round of small business tips, Boss Babes. We have a new topic each week & ask industry leaders to share valuable insight every Tuesday. Today’s topic is a bit different. Instead of sharing business tips, we’re chatting about what to do before you start working for the day.

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12 Reasons Why Women Start Their Own Businesses
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12 Reasons Why Women Start Their Own Businesses

Hiya, boss babes! Let’s talk about your ‘why’. No matter what industry you’re in, what binds us together is that we wanted to start a business for a specific purpose. The ‘why’ can have multiple parts, but at it’s core there’s something we knew we needed, so we built it. Our 'why' for Babe Crafted is to share women's stories of success, challenges, goals, & more. I’m beaming to share with you the stories of ‘why’ from 12 amazing women, all with unique small businesses from all over Tampa Bay and the world.

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