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Anti-Racism Small Business Pledge

Black Lives Matter – This is where I stand.

I’m not confused or surprised by the racism embedded in our culture and our system and I stand with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

This page is not here to teach about anti-racist business. That is not my lane.

There are some amazing resources out there if you want to learn about how you too can move towards unlearning racism and understanding privilege, the racial wealth discrepancy, and how we can work towards running our businesses with anti-racism as a core value.

  • Please read Rachel Rodgers’ Black Wealth Matters
  • Watch Rachel Cargle’s Public Address on Revolution: Revolution Now
  • Here is an extensive Anti-Racist Resource Guide by Tasha K.
  • If you haven’t already done so, please watch the Anti-Racist Small Business Town Hall and take the pledge here.

This page is here to acknowledge my own privilege as a white self-employed woman, share where I stand, and how I am taking steps towards anti-racist business practices as a solopreneur; to be completely transparent about my values and commitments.

This page is also meant to be a living document – updating as I learn more and have more to add.

Action: Education and Unlearning

I am committing to a regular practice of unlearning and learning about racism and anti racism through reading articles and books, with an awareness that these resources are a means not an end.

Action: Signing Petitions + Taking Political Action

Regularly signing petitions and taking other actions, such as making phone calls to representatives, to help fight racism, demand justice, and fight white supremacy.

Action: Donations to Anti-Racist Causes

I will continue to regularly make donations or contributions to organizations and individuals in an effort to support the Black community.

Action: Investing in Black-owned Businesses and Services

A portion of my budget each month will continue to go towards shopping and investing in Black-owned businesses.

Ongoing Action

Each quarter, review: How am I adhering to the pledge? How can I do better?

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CHARMING FICTION BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE🙏🏻✨

What a week! (Also what a year+) I hope to spend the weekend reading here in this bed that I love so much. I'd love some escapist books to get lost in. 

What do you read when you are looking for a mental vacation?
LONG BEFORE I WAS A VA, I WAS AN ESTHETICIAN. And LONG BEFORE I WAS A VA, I WAS AN ESTHETICIAN. And I thought it would be my "forever" career. Except for one tragic flaw. I could not do a Brazilian wax to save my life.😱 

This was 2005/2006 so that was a big deal.

If I could go back to that time, I’d have a few things to tell my young self that are probably important for any service provider. Things that might have helped prevent me from burning out, getting frustrated (and honestly scared I might get sued), and ultimately giving up completely. 

GO INTO BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF NOW
As an esthetician, I’d planned to start my own business all along. But I told myself I needed to work in a spa or salon first, observe, and then I could do my own thing in, like, 5 years.

That was just not true.

Other estheticians skipped the traditional spa and salon jobs and went directly into working for themselves, renting out cute rooms in local buildings or even setting up mobile practices. They were able to offer exactly what they wanted to offer and decide on their own pricing.

** I am NOT saying “jump and the net will appear/quit your dayjob now without a plan” because I think that is terrible advice. I’m saying if you know, like I did, that you want to work for yourself eventually, you have what you need to get started and you don’t need to “learn the ropes” for years on end.**

DO THINGS YOU SUCK AT – BUT ONLY UP TO A POINT
Since I did not enjoy providing Brazilians, I sucked at them, and since I sucked at them, I did not enjoy providing them. I had no business providing such a personal service that I sucked at. Leave it for the estheticians who are great at them!

It is important to let yourself be bad at things and be a beginner, but at a certain point, if you're not into what you're trying to get good at anyway, I don't think it is going to work. 

DON’T DO THINGS YOU HATE
Even if that service is in high demand. This might seem like a “no duh” to you, but it really wasn’t to me in the beginning. 

Trends come and go but if you’re seeking ways to be of service in ways that feel good to you, you’ll find your people.

Those 3 lessons I think made me a better #virtualassistant.
Last week I made myself a big batch of very beige Last week I made myself a big batch of very beige soup. It tasted okay but made me sad to look at! It got me thinking again about this #joyfulbook by @aestheticsofjoy I read a couple of years ago... Vibrancy is a nutrient!

PS I should give Alex his props because he always plates our meals beautifully. I just want to step it up when I prep my own meals. 💗
Toasting to the new year! Hope you are staying saf Toasting to the new year! Hope you are staying safe and cozy. We made it to the end of this crazy year!
#kombucha #kombuchamocktail #mocktails
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