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Top 5 Ways To Close Out Your Year With Clarity
Discover the top five ways to end your year with clarity instead of overwhelm. Learn how to declutter your workload, streamline communication, and prepare your business for a more structured and intentional 2026.

Felina Garrett
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Decision Fatigue Relief: Mindfulness Hacks for Making Decisions with Ease
Good morning, Star 🌟 Have you ever stared at your closet, fridge, or to-do list and thought, “I can’t make one more decision today”? You’re not lazy, you’re experiencing decision fatigue . Between work, family, and your side hustle, your brain is making thousands of tiny decisions daily-what to wear, what to eat, how to reply, when to post, which client to prioritize. And over time, that constant demand drains your focus, patience, and creativity. But here’s the good news: m

Monickie Scott
Oct 13, 20252 min read


The Grace to Grow: Learning to Expand Without the Pressure to Rush.
Growth isn’t a race; it’s a rhythm. In this blog, we explore how to grow your business and yourself with grace, clarity, and intention; without rushing your process.

Felina Garrett
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Assata Shakur on Breaking Barriers: “A Wall Is Just a Wall”
Assata Shakur’s words remind us that obstacles are never permanent. “A wall is just a wall.” In this post, we explore how her resilience inspires women to break barriers in business, career, and personal life.

Felina Garrett
Sep 29, 20252 min read


How to Manage Your Energy Instead of Your Time
Managing your time is important, but managing your energy is transformational. When you align your most important tasks with the times you naturally feel most alert, focused, and creative, you get more done with less stress. In this week’s blog, we share practical tips for working with your body’s rhythms, protecting your high-energy windows, and creating space for intentional rest, so you can accomplish more without burning out.

Felina Garrett
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Burnout Prevention Habits for Women Who Do It All
You weren’t born to live in overdrive. Learn how 20 minutes of daily joy, micro-breaks, and boundary-setting can help you stay energized and burnout-free.

Monickie Scott
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Creating Opportunity: Wisdom from Viola Davis
Viola Davis’ words challenge women to close the gap between talent and success by seeking and creating opportunity. In this post, we explore how to position yourself for the right doors to open; and how to open them for others.

Felina Garrett
Aug 8, 20252 min read


The Power of Limitless Belief with Ursula Burns.
Ursula Burns’ quote is a call to believe in success without limits. In this post, we explore how mindset shifts empower women to break barriers and achieve beyond expectation.

Felina Garrett
Aug 3, 20252 min read


What Ava DuVernay’s Famous Quote Teaches Us About Focus and Alignment
Ava DuVernay reminds us that peace and power come from staying in our own lane. In this post, we explore what it means to honor your unique path, avoid comparison, and align with purpose. Let this be your permission to stop swerving and start thriving, on your terms.

Felina Garrett
Jul 19, 20251 min read


Stop Doing Everything: How High-Performing Women Delegate Without Guilt
You’re not tired because you can’t handle it. You’re tired because you’ve convinced yourself you have to. Let’s be real… Too many...

Felina Garrett
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Business Systems That Scale: Why Hustle Isn’t a Strategy
A powerful brand needs more than pretty graphics — it needs order behind the scenes. If your back office is costing you time, money, and pea

Felina Garrett
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Welcome to Fairbanks and Company: Where Structure Meets Strategy
Let’s be honest... Building a business isn’t for the faint of heart! It takes guts to get started and even more grit to keep going. The...

Felina Garrett
Jun 20, 20251 min read
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