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Hi Reader, There are a lot of fantastic digital communities out there, but we’ve never wanted to turn Monument Women’s Creative Alliance into one. Sure, doing so would allow us to grow our membership even more. But the last thing we want is a massive group of people who would barely recognize each other at their local coffee shop. That’s why MWCA is Baltimore-based, through and through. We’ve always wanted our members to go beyond “transactional” relationships. We want people to get to know each other in a way that’s only really possible when they’re sharing a meal, sitting at the same physical table, or walking down the same street. While you certainly can develop great relationships through online platforms, it’s often trickier. So we decided to lean into local, and we’ve kept with it. Today, we have more than 400 members! Whenever we host an event, a portion of them get to bond over learning, having fun, and/or volunteering. If you’re craving more in-person connections right now, listen to that craving. Find a community in your city. Invite someone to a workshop. See what happens. While Hazel and I will always encourage you to make sure your digital home is in order (it IS 2025, after all), we’ll never tell you to forget about your “home” town. If you’re near Baltimore and you’re looking for some groups to get involved with, reply back and let me know! I know a whole bunch, and I’m happy to connect you. ⭐ Speaking of in-person connection, our International Women’s Day Soireé is coming up! The year’s theme is Accelerate Action. Our speakers will be talking about what women are doing to speed up equity and equality progress.⭐ Our International Women’s Day Soirée is open to everyone—register now to join us! Secure your spot here.
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Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
Hi Reader, November was a month of bold moves and big milestones for Drio. From taking WholeSite across borders to stepping into the spotlight here at home, we kept the creativity flowing and the momentum strong. Here’s a look at what unfolded: 🌎 WholeSite Takes a Big Step Forward - From El Salvador to a New CTO Last month, we hit pause on our usual routine and headed to El Salvador for a change of scenery and a full creative reset. The goal was simple: step out of the day-to-day, immerse...
Hi Reader, Staying optimistic is hard when you can see a storm on the horizon. By February, Rachel and I could see that 2025 was going to be a different year. You probably felt it too. Clients lost funding, and business owners started to feel nervous about the state of the economy. When we heard “no” on multiple big contracts, we realized how severe those repercussions would be. We were going to have to weather some storms. The thing is, when you weather a storm, you don’t curl up in a ball...
Hi Reader, I don’t know about you, but when I’m in my own little world for too long, my brain starts to overthink everything. I get caught up in all the tasks I should be doing, or should be doing bigger and better. When I finally step away from my comfort zone (i.e. my computer screen) for a while, the overthinking evaporates. I remember the world is, in fact, quite large. The opportunities are endless. And, usually, unexpected. That’s partly why Hazel and I went back to El Salvador in...