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Make Pumpkin Brownies!
Happy Thanksgiving week, boss babe! We have a delicious gluten free recipe for your upcoming Friendsgiving! We collaborated with Rollin’ Oats, a local organic grocery store with Tampa & St. Pete locations on a recipe this month. You’ve probably seen our member event photos that features lots of tasty treats.
Make Boozy Hot Apple Cider!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We’re excited for our favorite holiday movies, music, & of course cocktails. This week we have a Boozy Hot Apple Cider cocktail made with Christian Brothers Apple Brandy & lots of love. Not only is this cocktail delicious, but it’ll also make your house smell amaaaazing. Make this batch cocktail for your holiday party!
Meet Rowena Sjovall of Vêtue Boutique!
I’m ready to introduce you to Rowena Sjovall of Vêtue Boutique… are you ready to meet her?! Rowena is a former Clinical Therapist who has always loved fashion. She’s now celebrating 2 years of being a boutique owner. Rowena’s passion for all things travel and style are totally obvious as soon as you see & chat with her— her enthusiasm and big personality is energizing and I know you’re going to love her.
10 Ways to Summon Creativity
Happy Friday, boss babes! I’m sure you’ve had an exciting week filled with some challenges and lots of successes. Speaking of challenges, something that gives all of us a run for our money is staying in a creative zone. So today we’ve got some tips from artist Crystina Castiglione of The Messy Painter. Crystina has often had to deal with unblocking creativity and has learned some great ways that work along her journey from art teacher to business owner. Ten, in fact!
Meet Laura Jasen of Sage & Sunshine Therapy!
We’re back with a feature on Laura Jasen of Sage & Sunshine Therapy. Laura is so down-to-Earth & relatable that she can put anyone at ease. Which is great because, you know, she’s a mental health professional! It’s always an absolute pleasure to meet someone who’s not only passionate about what they do, but who’s also really good at it and is striving to make the world a better place.
11 Ways to Unblock Creativity
Have you ever felt like you’ve totally hit a brick wall and can’t break through to finish the project you’re working on or find the right way to say what you’re trying to communicate? Of course you have! Anybody who has made anything great has experienced that brick wall, blocking you from something fabulous. How do you break through?
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.
Make Sparkling Blood Orange Punch!
We put a spell on you…. and now you’re ours! We wanted to make a Fall cocktail that could be made quickly & would not only be refreshing, but be fit for any of the Sanderson sisters. Celebrate Halloween & Thanksgiving with this Sparkling Blood Orange Punch made with Tito's Vodka. We made a recipe that could serve 8 Boss Babes, but you can adjust it to be smaller or larger depending on how large your gathering is. Enjoy this amazing weather & punch with your best gals.
Ladies Night Out in the Channel District
On Thursday, October 11, magic was sprinkled throughout the Channel District. Toast On The Town’s first ever Ladies Night Out Pop Up Dinner had an epic lineup of woman-owned businesses and it was delicious & full of amazing collaboration.
6 Tips on Trademarks for Small Business Owners
Today we have a special guest blog from one of our members, Salma Benkabbou, of The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC. Salma is a rockstar Lawyer based in Downtown Tampa who focuses on Business Law. She loves helping small business owners make sure their business is protected. We spend so much time and money curating our brand and making sure our visuals are attracting the right client— but why do we often cut corners on legal help?
How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Business
First comes the idea, then comes the name, then comes the boss babe living out her dream. Choosing a name is one of the first things you do when you start your own venture. Need some inpso along the way? These Babes have you covered! Check out how other creative entrepreneurs have named their biz.
Meet Joy Hmielewski of Joyelan Photography!
I’m excited to sprinkle some magic into your day with a Boss Babe Feature. Meet Joy Hmielewski of Joyelan Photography! She’s a destination photographer who recently moved to Tampa Bay from Atlanta. She’s always game for an adventure— especially if it means having the sun on her face and visiting a place she’s never been. Joy is a humanitarian who’s passionate about celebrating special moments & about being completely herself. You should get to know her right now, girl!
Prep Your Business for the Holidays Like a Boss
It’s almost time to switch from Pumpkin Spice to Peppermint! That means it’s time to firm up details for our businesses now so we can fully enjoy the holidays with our family & friends. We asked 11 women what they’re doing to prep ahead of time for their business so they can watch all their favorite Christmas movies without feeling guilty. But how can this be?
Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography!
Hello there! Happy Hump Day! I hope your week has been a great one so far. It’s safe to say it’s about to get even greater. ;) Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography. Rana was originally a wedding photographer and has since pivoted towards senior photography for young women who are moving from one life phase to another.
The Only Video Equipment You Need for Your Small Biz
Let’s talk about video equipment, Boss Babes! Don’t worry— for under $60, you can have a video kit that’s mobile & easy to use for your small business. In 2017 we shared photos and links all about the equipment we used to create out Boss Babe Features, recipe content, & more.
14 Goals in Motion from Women We Admire
Hello, hello! How’s your week going, Babe? Fabulous, I hope. Every week we chat about a different topic. This week our topic is 2018 Goals. It’s Pumpkin Spice season, so that means we’re in the homestretch! We checked in with 14 women about how their 2018 goals have been coming along.
9 Reasons to Kick FOMO to the Curb
Happy Top Knot Tuesday! You know what to do— top off that mug, get your pretty hair out of your face & let’s conquer something big together. This week’s topic is ‘FOMO’, aka ‘fear of missing out’. We’ve all been there— sometimes multiple times a day. It’s hard not to feel envious of others and fall into the trap of the comparison game because we have access to so many different people and ways of life.
Meet Annie Cox of Ann Cox Design!
We have an awesome Boss Babe Feature with Interior Designer, Ann “Annie” Cox of Tampa-based design firm, Ann Cox Design. Annie is always laughing & she’s not afraid to completely be herself. She has a lot of honesty to share about what it's truly like running your own business and you can really see how her past & present have come full circle. Enjoy her words!