Just when you thought the sidewalk in front of your business was safe, here comes a 'First Amendment Auditor'. Ever heard of this? First Amendment auditors are content creators who bet on the fact that they understand their rights to film in front of your store better than you do. It may never happen to you, but if you ever find yourself being filmed in one of these hostile situations, you'll be glad you read today's newsletter (so be sure to subscribe!). https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stranger-filmed-his-jewelry-store-he-handled-comments-cyndee-harrison-ucyyc/ Promoting a brand reputation is one thing, protecting it is quite another. That's why I build my Skool Community--facilitated by professional publicists. Credibility is currency, grow yours with us! Join now: skool.com/prshield

Ladies ~ have a Question? Bring It. Have questions about business, visibility, confidence, growth, balance, marketing, leadership, or simply taking the next step? Join an incredible panel of women from the Oh Yes I Can Women in Business community for an evening of conversation, encouragement, practical wisdom, and real answers. Event Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 🕘 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Central (Chicago Time) 💻 Where: Live on Zoom 🎁 Cost: Free ⚠️ Note: This event is live only and a replay will not be available This isn't a webinar. It's not a sales pitch. It's an opportunity to learn from women who have walked through challenges, discovered lessons along the way, and are passionate about helping others succeed. https://tracipoespeaks.com/page/ask-the-experts-live-event-1

That's the gap PR Shield fills. It's a free community for founders, creators, and small business owners who run their own marketing — which, let's be honest, is most of us. Word of mouth used to be the last word. Now people check you online before they ever choose you, and one bad review (or a competitor who's just easier to find) can cost you work you already earned. Inside you'll find: — The Publicist in Your Pocket podcast — A free course on marketing in an AI-first world — A monthly live idea exchange — Real publicists and peers who've done this (not a chatbot) Join free and grab my 1-Star Review Playbook on the way in: the exact framework and a word-for-word template for the day someone leaves you a one-star. Because someone will. Come build something worth defending. Visibility without protection is just exposure. → https://www.skool.com/prshield

Here's something I do in my community each week. I put a longer version inside my community and then short versions around social media. If you are an empath entrepreneur, you might enjoy checking out empath haven. This is where all the wonderfully weird neurodiverse cool people hang out! Empath Astro Weather | June 22–28 Forecast: 🌤️ Mostly Sunny with Mercury Clouds Gathering Cancer season is settling in, and overall this is a supportive week for sensitive people. Highlights: 🦀 Cancer season brings emotional awareness and self-care 🌫️ Short Moon Void Tuesday evening 🌎 Strong collective emotional currents Friday ✨ Good week for organizing and preparing 🌫️ All-Day Moon Void Sunday ☿ Mercury Retrograde begins next week This is the perfect week to: ✔ Back up important files ✔ Confirm plans ✔ Clean up communication loose ends ✔ Clear your workspace ✔ Reset your energy Mercury Retrograde isn't a storm to fear. It's weather to prepare for. 💜 What are you doing to get ready?

There are a lot of people out there right now who will tell you they can help you start your Skool community. But here's what makes the Build Lab different. I'm not someone who discovered Skool and decided to teach it. I'm an award-winning educator with years of experience developing courses and curriculum and helping others create high-quality, high-impact courses and memberships. I've taken that entire body of expertise and brought it into the Skool space. That means when you bring your questions into the Build Lab Standard tier, you're not just getting answers about where to click. You're getting support that is rooted in a deep understanding of what actually makes a community work, what makes people stay, and what makes the whole thing worth building in the first place. That combination? You're not going to find it anywhere else. Here's what Lesley R had to say about working with me: "Shannon has been an amazing coach throughout the journey of building my Membership site. She offered such great advice, always steering me towards decisions that made the process smoother and perfectly aligned with what my ideal customer would love. Her guidance was not just professional but felt personal and supportive, like having a friend who truly gets what you're aiming for. I'm so grateful for her help and couldn't have done it without her!" Friday, the doors open. Are you ready? 👀