One of my favorite personal development truth bombs, attributed to Jim Rohn, is that you either design your life or you tolerate it. What a great illustration of how to live a life you can truly enjoy. In my experience, the more intentionally I design my days, the more I enjoy my life. When I…
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The all-new 2026 Indie Business Network Entrepreneur Member Badge has arrived, and it’s ready to shine. This badge instantly signals to customers, clients, members, and professional colleagues that your IBN membership is current and that your business is part of a trusted, thriving entrepreneurial community. Showcase it proudly on your website, across your social media,…
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Step into an exciting new season of learning, creativity and inspired growth. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Classes + Workshops Edition highlights a curated selection of hands-on experiences, expert-led trainings, and skill-building opportunities crafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. Whether you’re gifting knowledge, encouraging a new passion, or investing in…
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Warm light, cozy corners, and thoughtful details, the holidays begin at home. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Home Edition features a beautifully curated collection of artisan-made pieces crafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. From cozy textiles to thoughtful home accents and fragrant touches that elevate any space, each item brings…
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Step into a season filled with cozy comforts and elevated self-care moments. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Bath + Body Edition brings together a beautifully curated selection of handcrafted scrubs, butters, serums, soaks, and soothing essentials made by Indie Business Network members across the country. From nourishing botanicals to fragrant oils, every product…
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Welcome to the season of warmth, wonder, and cozy comforts. The Ultimate IBN Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Home Fragrance Edition brings together a curated collection of candles, diffusers, room sprays, and scent-filled treasures handcrafted by Indie Business Network members across the country. Each item is designed to fill your home with inviting aromas that spark…
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I’m excited to announce the December selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham. If you could reverse a few of the mindless business decisions you’ve made over the years without thinking things through, you’d likely be leading a very different business, right? Well, you’re smart, but that doesn’t…
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Step into a season of sharp scents, clean lines, and elevated grooming. This year’s Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Men’s Edition showcases a refined lineup of handcrafted essentials made by IBN makers nationwide. From conditioning beard oils and classic colognes to luxe shaving balms, energizing body bars, and rugged fragrances. Each gift…
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Welcome to the season of scent and sophistication. This year’s Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Fragrance Edition showcases a captivating collection of artisan-made perfumes and fragrance oils handcrafted by our talented members. These are not your run-of-the-mill, mass-produced bottles of cheaply scented colored droplets of water. Far from it. (We wouldn’t do…
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Join us as we embrace the season of sparkle, self-care, and joyful celebration. This year’s Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Color Cosmetics Edition features a curated collection of artisan made beauty treasures crafted by Indie Business Network members from New Jersey, South Carolina and Florida, then across the nation to states like Utah and Minnesota.…
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Welcome to the season of sparkle, self-care, and celebration. This year’s Indie Business Network Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Skin & Hair Care Edition features a curated collection of artisan made beauty treasures crafted by Indie Business Network members from New Jersey to South Dakota, California to Maryland, and in between to states like and…
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I’m excited to announce the November selection for the Indie Business Book Club: Teaching Creative Workshops In Person and Online by Patricia van den Akker. This book is a must-read for makers, artisans and creative entrepreneurs who want to complement their product business and generate income by sharing what they know with people who want to…
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We are excited to introduce you to Vivian Jamison of Xpressive Mocha and Shanon Kindred of Toushea Skincare, our 4Q 2025 Robin’s Roses Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipients. We are normally thrilled to welcome one new scholarship recipient, so you can imagine how much pleasure it gives us to welcome TWO for the fourth quarter of this…
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I’m excited to announce the October selection for the Indie Business Book Club: The Art, Science and Business of Aromatherapy: Your Essential Oil & Entrepreneurship Guide by Kayla Fioravanti. While this book was originally written for aromatherapists, the lessons extend far beyond essential oils. Kayla weaves together her insider industry expertise with timeless entrepreneurial principles that…
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I recently hosted our first Mastermind Walk™, an opportunity for you to step out of your daily routine and spark fresh ideas, strategies, and collaborations with fellow small business owners. Mastermind Walks aren’t just about business; they’re about building community. Women entrepreneurs come together to connect, form meaningful friendships, and nurture both health and wellness.…
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