There's Proof in the Pudding: Two Heads are Better than One

It's no doubt that when two people work together, they are more likely to solve a problem than one person doing it alone.

Last week we held The Co-Co's first-ever Commons Mastermind event, where 24 members got together IRL to discuss business dilemmas, strategize solutions, and collaborate on ideas for the future. As an entrepreneur, it can feel lonely, stressful, and burdensome knowing every decision lands on one person - you! While being an entrepreneur also brings so many positives - from being your own boss and setting your own schedule to controlling how much work you take on - in this session, our Commons members were able to get fresh ideas, perspectives, and feedback from other business owners. And the overall consensus: "we need more meetings like this!" 🙌

Democracy is not a spectator sport."

- Marian Wright Edelman

Marian Wright Edelman isn't a spectator; she's in the arena. (Nod to Brene Brown and Dare to Lead. ) An advocate for disadvantaged Americans her entire professional life, she founded the Children's Defense Fund.

Like Marian and Brene, you have issues you are passionate about and want to affect change. Your vote is your power.

Smriti Sinha (Sims) is an experienced entrepreneur and the CEO & owner of Natural Healing House, an e-commerce health and wellness store. Sims discovered her passion to provide natural wellness products accessible to all, after a personal journey to improve her family's well-being. As a mom, caregiver and busy executive, she realized that despite her best efforts, there were always gaps in her family's diet and nutrition plan. Unable to find physician-grade supplements online at affordable prices, she realized that she was not alone and there were busy families everywhere who were struggling with the same problem.

Orange is the New Black

And it's SO on Co-Co brand! But seriously....we do love the color orange!

Whether your favorite treat is a Snickers, Kit-Kat, Skittles, or just a healthy pour of red wine, we hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Join us Tuesday night to watch the sunset, have a glass of wine, and participate in a lively conversation on lessons in leadership at our fall Social Impact event featuring Jean Becker. Jean is a board member of the Points of Light Foundation, a two-time author, a former journalist, the former chief of staff for George H.W. Bush, and deputy press secretary to First Lady Barbara Bush.

We're at a special location--the McKinsey Summit Offices Rooftop--and space is limited. Secure your spot today!

I am a proud mom of two amazing teen/tweens (11 and 15) who both learn differently and have worked in education and leadership for most of my career (after 6 years in management consulting!) I’m an authentic, strategic builder of people, programs and communities of impact focused on creating a more equitable world.

Our Co-Co Commons is a digital marketplace on our website where you can find and support member owned and operated businesses. They're all BAD@SS Bosses! You can search by industry or type of business, find some fun discounts, and learn a little more about who they are. The Commons is just one of the many reasons why our Community is premier, and also one of the many benefits of a Co-Co membership.

If you're a member already and haven't applied to add your business to the Commons, you can do so here. We hope you join the Commons Mastermind event on Thursday, November 3rd!

And if you want help growing your business, this is one of the many reasons to join our community today.

We love seeing our members' businesses grow!

Are you looking to grow your network and build new relationships this Fall? Sign up and receive assigned connection opportunities with your collaborators and peers in The Co-Co Community. Connect in real life or virtually at a date and time that works for you. Register between the 1st and 15th, and receive The Co-Co match shortly afterward. Allow The Co-Co to empower your growth through this networking opportunity. Not a Co-Co member yet? Join now.