Emails, but better.
Addictive stories and embarrassing tell-alls from the front lines of online business. Written by reformed girlboss who learned a better way. Read by 10K+ consenting adults.
Kendra girlbossed too close to the sun
Nice! You’re registered for The Girlboss Apology Tour — and you upgraded your ticket. I’ve got two to-dos for you: 1 - Add it to your calendar 2- Bookmark your login page That’s it, Reader. Thank you sooo much for being a supporter. I can’t wait to see you and the opening ceremony. The Girlbossiest Story You Ever Did Read Today I’m handing the mic to my friend Kendra Hoffman (who is also a former client — dual relationships are a conversation we should have some other day). Kendra told me...
How I spend my days (you asked)
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Without *this,* no business strategy can work
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here are the green flags I look for before buying someone’s program
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I could get drunk on this feeling
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Doing this *feels* productive, but it’s not
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“Political emails”—should you avoid them?
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Why Amy Porterfield is no longer selling Digital Course Academy (Tarzan’s Hot Take)
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Addictive stories and embarrassing tell-alls from the front lines of online business. Written by reformed girlboss who learned a better way. Read by 10K+ consenting adults.