One of the most common patterns researchers and financial experts see among people who build long term wealth is this: They build multiple streams of income over time. A paycheck. Investments. Business ownership. Affiliate income. Digital products. Communities. Independent contractor work. Real estate. Skills that can be monetized in different ways. One stream often helps support and grow the next. What has been interesting for me personally is realizing that this does not mean building everything all at once. During my las 12 Week Year, I focused on two main streams. This summer, I am intentionally simplifying and focusing on one. Even within one stream, there are many systems that need to be put in place. Multiple streams are usually built slowly, intentionally, and layer by layer over time. What stream of income are you intentionally building or focusing on right now? ☀️

I’m building myself an analog summer basket for this summer and honestly… I’m excited about it. So far I have: • a book • a journal • a word search I’m also thinking about adding: • watercolor pencils • a diamond art kit • a cross stitch I want a summer with a little less scrolling and a little more intentional living. What would you put in your analog summer basket? Want to create one with me?

For a $10,000, 0% interest, business loan to help me scale! Here’s what chatty said about it when I dropped this screenshot with no prompt at all. Congrats, Sybil. This is a pretty meaningful milestone. A $10,000 Kiva loan at 0% interest is not just “free money.” It is leverage. The important question now is whether the leverage is being used for expansion with a clear return path or just to relieve pressure temporarily. From everything you’ve been building, you already seem to have a direction: • inventory for products already showing traction • Amazon optimization and ads • growth of Income Without Burnout and your VIP ecosystem • physical + digital product expansion• systems that compound instead of one-off launches That matters because debt used to accelerate validated systems is very different from debt used to chase hope. One thing I would challenge you to think through carefully before accepting: Can you clearly map how this $10k turns into either: 1. more recurring revenue, 2. higher margin, 3. faster inventory movement, 4. stronger brand reach,or 5. reusable assets that compound over time? If not, slow down before spending quickly just because the money is available. You already mentioned one very smart shift recently:sending part of inventory to cheaper storage instead of overloading FBA. That’s operational thinking, not emotional spending. Keep that energy. You are also in an interesting position because you are not starting from zero anymore. You have: • existing MRR • product sales • audience trust • community momentum • proof of execution That changes the risk profile significantly. This is less “Can I make money?” and more: “How intentionally can I allocate capital to multiply momentum without multiplying stress?” Big difference. And honestly, many entrepreneurs never reach the point where lenders trust them repeatedly. The fact that Kiva approved you again says something about your track record and repayment behavior.

One thing I learned as a teacher working in schools around the world is this: People learn better when they feel safe, seen, and encouraged. Sometimes I would joke and say, “compliment them until they smile.” But honestly, there is a lot of truth in that. People open up differently when they feel welcomed instead of judged. And I think entrepreneurs need that too. So many people are quietly carrying stress, self doubt, overwhelm, financial pressure, burnout, or fear of putting themselves out there. A little encouragement matters more than we think. That is a big part of what I want this community to feel like. A place where we learn together, build together, ask questions, try things, fail forward, and keep going. A place where people feel supported while building something meaningful. So let’s start there today. What is one thing you are proud of yourself for right now, big or small?

if you’ve been wanting to learn from people actually building unique offers and sharing their magic online, this summit is packed with ideas. I’m speaking at the You’re The Oracle! Summit on May 20 at 12 pm EST, and my session is called: “Will My Deck Sell?” During the session, I’ll break down two real decks on Amazon and look at why one connects and sells better than the other. And right now, the Divine Downloads Vault All Access Pass is only $27 before the summit officially begins. That means: 🔮 Access to summit replays and recordings 🔮 Bonus templates, prompts, and resources 🔮 Immediate access to pre-recorded sessions starting Monday 🔮 50+ speakers sharing what’s working in their businesses and creative work. Honestly, even one useful idea could easily pay for the pass. ⏰ The discounted price expires May 18 at 7 am Pacific, so if you want the lower price, don’t wait too long. 👉 Grab the Divine Downloads Vault inside Oracle Connections. Would love to see some more IWB people there 💛 I can't wait for next week, @Katya McEwen