Hi Reader, May was full of momentum at Drio—packed with launches, leadership milestones, and local impact we’re proud to share. From building websites and sponsoring women-led events to graduating from leadership programs and preparing for international conferences, this month reminded us just how powerful purpose-driven work can be. Here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to! 🌐 Websites LaunchedThis month, Drio brought fresh new brands to the web, each designed to reflect the unique identity and mission of the organizations behind them. 4 Week Website LaunchesLead with your purpose, and profit will follow. Our 4-Week Website is perfect for organizations that want to make a powerful impression—without the price tag or timeline of a fully custom build. It’s fast, values-driven, and designed to help you grow. These two recent launches that show what’s possible in just four weeks: 🎓 Milestones Achieved👠 Celebrating Women of InfluenceDrio proudly joined as a marketing sponsor for the 8th Annual Women of Influence event on May 15, hosted by I95 Business. The event brought together a vibrant community of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across the region to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. Inspiring speakers like Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Maryland’s first female state superintendent of schools, and Betty Hines, founder of W.E.W. (Women Elevating Women), lit up the stage with powerful stories of leadership, resilience, and impact. From thought-provoking panels to meaningful networking, it was an energizing afternoon dedicated to lifting up women who are making bold moves in business and beyond. 🛠️ Conference Recap: Technical.ly Builders 2025After Drio was named to Technical.ly’s 2025 RealLIST Startups in Baltimore, Rachel traveled to Philadelphia for the Technical.ly Builders Conference on May 8–9. The event brought together founders, technologists, and ecosystem builders from across the region to explore bold ideas and real-world solutions. Sessions covered everything from AI tools and strategic storytelling to building more equitable innovation communities. It was the perfect setting to reflect on Drio’s journey—and connect with others shaping the future of mission-driven business. Thank you for being a valued Drio client—your partnership inspires us, and we’re excited to keep moving forward together, building what’s next. |
Hi Reader, At the end of last month, I graduated from not one, but two programs: The Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute’s Professional Leadership Program for Women and the CCBC Elite 10 Accelerator. It’s kind of felt like being back in college, with extracurricular activities and professional development piled on top of regular assignments. Mondays, I’d go from work to CCBC until 9 pm. Tuesdays, I’d be at Nancy Grasmick from 9-2. Meanwhile, regular business kept ticking along (not to mention...
Hi Reader, I thought I was a savvy shopper until…the deal backfired. My family and I were in Orlando for a wedding, and we stayed a few extra days to visit Universal Studios and hang out at the beach. That meant we needed lots of sunscreen to keep us all covered. I stared at the massive sunscreen wall in Walmart, lined with rows and rows of bottles. I spotted a large bottle with a familiar name: Neutrogena. It was SPF 50, “ultra-sheer” (I hate the sticky stuff), and it came with a $2 coupon....
Hi Reader, Here’s something I didn’t anticipate when we first started Drio… Some people did not take us seriously. They thought it was “cute” that we were a couple of moms starting a business. They assumed it was a little side project to keep us busy between packing lunches and doing school pick-ups. We knew we were all-in on building something larger than us, but we wanted everyone to believe it too. So, for a while, we downplayed the fact that we were moms. We hid our minivans around the...