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Vested Wrapped: A Look Back at 2025

Vested Wrapped is here. A look back at the growth, connection, and impact this community created in 2025, and a glimpse at what we’re building together in the year ahead.

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The 2025 Woman-Owned Holiday Gift Guide

Thoughtful gifting begins here. Explore a collection of woman owned brands and businesses, each offering something special for the season and supporting the women who make our community stronger.

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The Vested Membership Makeover

A full breakdown of Vested’s 2026 membership updates, featuring new benefits, pricing changes, and expanded opportunities for female founders.

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Holiday Magic Meets Marketing Strategy

This season, skip the generic “thank you” posts and turn your appreciation into action. Learn how to transform gratitude into engagement, loyalty, and referrals that fuel long-term growth.

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Make It Rain Before the Holidays: 5 Fast Cash-Flow Boosts

Before you shift into holiday mode, there’s still time to finish the year strong. From creative collaborations to limited-edition offers, these simple strategies will help you boost revenue and visibility without reinventing your entire business.

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What to Delegate When You’re Overwhelmed

It's time to work on your business, not just in it. This guide breaks down what to delegate first, whether you're hiring your first employee or outsourcing to a contractor. Learn how to identify your biggest time drains, decide who to hire, and start delegating with confidence.

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What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Marketing Funnels

Passive income isn’t just about great ideas - it’s about structure. In this piece, entrepreneur and professor Jenny Stuchell breaks down the systems behind sustainable revenue and why so many entrepreneurs miss the mark when trying to scale.

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Limiting Beliefs

Ever found yourself halfway up the mountain (literally or metaphorically) wondering what the hell you were thinking? This blog dives into that exact moment: when limiting beliefs creep in, plans fall apart, and the only way forward is through. It’s a raw, relatable take on entrepreneurship, failure, and learning to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves.

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The CEO’s Back to School Checklist

September hits differently. The out-of-office replies are dwindling, routines are back, and there’s a sense of rhythm returning to your days. Clients are reachable, the inbox is buzzing, and you finally have space to do more than just get through it. This is your moment to move from reactive to proactive. Here’s how to reset your business for fall with systems that work, strategies that stick, and a mindset shift to match.

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Regenerative Economy & the Cooperative Spirit of Women Entrepreneurs 

Tired of hustle culture and one-woman shows? The next wave of entrepreneurship isn’t about scaling fast or doing it all - it’s about doing it together. For women business owners, cooperative models aren’t just trendy; they’re transformative. These regenerative, community-rooted economies offer a bold path forward: one that prioritizes people over profit and connection over competition.

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Are You DIY-ing Your Health?

You’re not alone. Women’s health coach and physical therapist Stephanie Harrod shares three key tips to make your solo health journey smoother and more effective—especially for entrepreneurs used to doing it all. Plus, learn about Nourish, a full-day women’s wellness retreat designed to support and empower you.

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SIBC Cohort 5 Wraps in Partnership with Vested

The SIBC is a 5-week business accelerator created to serve historically underrepresented entrepreneurs. The most recent cohort brought together a powerhouse group of women entrepreneurs from across Spokane.

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Support Women-Owned: Boutiques

As the number one fan of female entrepreneurs, we’re highlighting a few of our favorite woman-owned boutiques in Spokane. Check out six businesses who offer beautiful things, connection, and empowerment.

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