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Episode #411: Lessons From the Bookshelf
The top 5 ideas we’re taking with us into 2026. As the year winds down, we can’t help but look back—at what clicked, what flopped, and what might just be worth carrying into the new year. 2025 was full of learning curves, but the kind we actually welcomed. The books we read didn’t just sit on our shelves; they sparked “aha” moments, subtle shifts, and big reminders of what it really means to build a business that feels like us. In the final episode of Season 4 the Success Through Community...
READ POST5 Lessons I'm Carrying into 2026
This week's Page Turner Good morning Reader. Kelly here! As we wrapped up Season 4 of the podcast, I found myself reflecting on the ideas that really stuck this year. Not just from the books we read—but from the conversations around them. Here are five lessons I’m intentionally bringing into 2026: Your voice matters more than your volume. You don’t have to be loud to be impactful. It’s not the message—it’s the messenger. How you say things matters. Validate before you build. Testing ideas...
READ POSTAbandoning a book isn’t failure. It’s strategy.
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. Adam Grant’s work is still on our TBR, but this quote? It hits home—especially after our season recap. “You shouldn't finish every book you start. Abandoning a book is not an admission of failure—it's a sign of wisdom.” In the latest episode, we talked about one book (not even on our official list!) that neither of us finished. And honestly? We’re glad we didn’t force it. Is thee a book you DNF’d this year? You’re not alone. We’re talking all...
READ POSTWhat's Sticking With You?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. As we wrapped up Season 4 on the podcast this week, Joelene and I kept circling back to one theme:Your voice matters more than the volume. So I’d love to hear from you this week. What book impacted you most in 2025—and why?Business, fiction, faith, personal development… anything that shifted your perspective or helped you grow. Here are a few of our biggest takeaways from the season, just to get ideas flowing: Introvert Entrepreneur reminded...
READ POSTWhat Season 4 Taught Us
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. For this month’s episode, we thought we’d close out the year by looking back on the lessons we’ve learned through the books we read (and discussed) here on the podcast! The episode drops tomorrow, and you’ll notice that an over-arching theme became apparent to each of us this season! We’ve both decided to be intentional about bringing this lesson into 2026 with us. We’d love to know, what lesson have you learned this year that you will be bringing into...
READ POSTDoes Confidence Need to Be Loud?
Reader Roundtable: What's Your Take? Hello Reader. Our latest episode we explored Don’t Ask Me to Be Loud—a book that challenges the idea that confidence only shows up at full volume. Now it’s your turn: What’s ONE way you’ve learned to show up confidently without being the loudest voice in the room? Whether it’s a boundary you’ve set, a quiet marketing method you love, or a phrase that grounds you—we want to hear it. Hit reply and tell us how you lead quietly. Your voice matters—always....
READ POSTQuiet Girls, Loud Goals: Episode 410's Must-Read Book
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. Ever read a book that felt like it was written just for you? Episode #410—Don’t Ask Me to Be Loud by Nicole Kepic—is for every quiet girl building a loud business. Nicole’s voice is calm, conversational, and honest. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just clear, doable advice for showing up authentically online, even when you're introverted, faith-led, or just… low on energy. Why do we think it is different? Each chapter ends with a simple “Your Move”...
READ POSTDo You Feel Pressure To Be “Loud” In Your Business?
This week’s Roundtable is about the wins no one sees. Hi Reader. Let’s talk visibility. In this month’s STC episode, a theme kept coming up: the pressure to be “loud” in order to succeed online. Nicole Kepic — and honestly, our whole conversation — challenged that idea beautifully. Here are a few questions for you to reflect on: 🌿 Where in your business are you forcing yourself to be louder than feels natural?🌿 Which parts of your visibility actually energize you?🌿 Where could you embrace a...
READ POSTYou Don’t Have To Be Loud To Be Heard
This week's Page Turner Hello Reader. This month on the Success Through Community Podcast, Joelene shared a book that felt like a warm conversation over mimosas — Don’t Ask Me To Be Loud: The Introverted Girl’s Guide to Online Business by Nicole Kepic. And spoiler alert, she loved it. What stood out most is how Nicole manages to write a business book that doesn’t feel like a business book. It’s approachable, relatable, and packed with “gentle nudges” instead of overwhelming homework. Think...
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