Leigh Kershner left a 17-year career at 40 to raise four children — through birth and adoption — show up through health crises, and be fully present for all of it. But she never put down the brush entirely. And when she returned to her art practice in earnest, something extraordinary happened.

"The final result is not beautiful in spite of the marks and scratches, but because of them — just like us."

Her story is one of faith, layered paint, grief, Monet's water lilies, and the courage to begin again. We are so proud to call her one of our own.

Meet Kristin Meredith of KMM Collective — designer, entrepreneur, and W4W member turning hand-drawn sketches into wearable works of art.

We've all been there. Sitting in a room full of people we admire, watching someone get recognized, win, achieve, and feeling that quiet little leak of why not me? It happens at work. It happens at family dinners. It happens at midnight scrolling through someone else's highlight reel.

In this post, Leah gets honest about her own experience with the comparison trap and shares 10 ways she is learning to stay in her own lane, celebrate her own progress, and remember that someone out there is inspired by the chapter she is in right now.

Most creative businesses are underinsured. Learn what coverage you need for shows, inventory, and liability in this simple guide for entrepreneurs.

Comparison is a common challenge for creatives and small business owners. Learn how to shift from unhelpful comparison to a more productive mindset that supports clarity, confidence, and growth.

A smarter way to manage your business cash flow. This post walks you through using a high-yield savings account, plus includes a free worksheet to help you start building a financial cushion today.

Before you say yes to wholesale, run the numbers. This simple formula shows how retail pricing, wholesale margins, and production costs really affect your profit.

Are your subscriptions helping your business grow—or just adding to your expenses? Learn how a simple subscription audit can quickly improve your profitability and streamline your business tools.

What would happen if profit wasn’t something you hoped for at the end of the month—but something you planned for from the beginning? This week’s practical tip explores how a small automatic transfer, even $25 a week, can change the way you think about money in your business.

How do creative women and entrepreneurs build real confidence? Not by waiting — but by taking action. In this personal reflection, I share lessons learned from Women for Women and The Art Coaching Club about business growth, community encouragement, and stepping forward before you feel fully ready.

When Amy Duke’s artwork was recently picked up by Ballard Designs, it marked a major milestone — not just for Amy, but for our entire Women for Women community. Moments like this spark excitement, curiosity, and important questions.

Art licensing can be an incredible opportunity, offering broader exposure and new income streams. But it also comes with trade-offs — creative, financial, and contractual — that every artist should understand before moving forward.

In this post, we take a closer look at what art licensing really involves, the pros and cons to consider, and how to determine whether it aligns with your business goals and your current season of life.

When we’re stuck, we tend to push. Plan harder. Think more. Do more. But clarity doesn’t usually come from effort — it comes from pause. This week, I’m reflecting on the power of turning it off and back on again, and why a simple reset can be the most productive thing we do.

Not every experience delivers immediate results—but each one leads somewhere. Often, the value isn’t what happens in the moment, but what it quietly sets in motion next.

Growth doesn’t always announce itself. It asks us to pay attention.

Some growth was loud. Some was quiet. In 2025, Women for Women learned that every step counts — especially when taken in community.

Clarity begins with reflection. Before setting goals or filling calendars, we’re taking a moment to look back, notice what worked, and move forward with intention — one step at a time.