Holding space for you today 💗

Hey —

I’m writing this from my couch, wrapped in my favorite blanket, thinking of you and how you might be feeling after the election.

Personally, my heart is heavy, and I imagine many of yours are too, because there is so much hate, division, and pain in this world.

In times like these, I find myself thinking of all the stories you’ve shared with me.

 The late-night DMs about building businesses while navigating visa issues.

 The emails about writing marketing copy in your second or third language.

​​​​​​​ The quiet conversations at our gatherings about being the first in your family to start a business, about carrying the weight of your community’s hopes on your shoulders. 

Your stories remind me what this moment is really about:

• The pressure of showing up online when your heart is hurting

• The complexity of running a business while processing world events

• The weight of representing your community and processing generational trauma

• The exhaustion of constantly having to explain your existence while feeling suffocating imposter syndrome

• The courage it takes to keep going, keep building when it feels like shouting into a void

 I want you to know: Whatever you’re feeling right now is valid.

Maybe you’re struggling to post on social media today. Maybe you’re questioning if your voice matters. Maybe you’re feeling the familiar pressure to shrink yourself. Maybe you’re tired of having to be “professional” when everything feels heavy.

You don’t have to pretend everything is okay. You don’t have to show up perfectly. You don’t have to push through or hustle harder. 

What if today, we just:

• Gave ourselves permission to feel

• Honored where we are

• Held space for each other’s experiences

• Remembered we’re not alone

• Honored each other’s shared humanity

At our last community gathering I hosted, something beautiful happened.

Fifteen women from different backgrounds, speaking different languages, shared their truths without filters or fear. No pitching, no networking, just real connection. That’s what we need right now – spaces where we can be real about our experiences, our fears, our hopes. 

Because here’s what I know about this community: We’re stronger together. We lift each other up. We make space for all our stories. We hold each other’s dreams gently. We understand without needing perfect words.

Your story matters. Your work matters. Your voice matters.

Not because of any business metric or social media algorithm, but because you’re here, building something meaningful, despite every obstacle.

Whatever you’re feeling today, know you’re not alone. This community sees you, hears you, and stands with you.

With you today and always,
Gloria

P.S. If you need a space to be heard right now, hit reply. No need for perfect words or polished thoughts. Just real talk between friends.

P.P.S. For anyone feeling an urgent need for community right now, our doors are open. Whether that’s joining our PR family. or just coming to our next gathering to be in the community – you’re welcome here.

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