Quick update so everyone’s oriented. I’ve opened the Empire Creator Lab classroom and added Week 1. This month, we’re building a paid workshop you can sell in 30 days. Week 1 Co-Build Call Sunday Jan 4th 2026 at 2:00pm EASTERN, call will be recorded for VIP. On this call, we’ll: - decide what type of workshop you’re building - clarify who it’s for - turn one problem into a workshop topic - name it and price it You do not need a fully-formed idea yet. If you want to come prepared, just think about: one problem your audience keeps asking you about Head to the Empire Creator Lab classroom and start with Week 1. @Detric Bolden Morrow @Lacy Adams @Lisa Tucker @Michelle Terry @Simply Royal @Judith Leroy Esvan @Ashley Reckseit You can DM with any questions.

Well time for some 2026 images! Prompt in comments

For those of you who’ve created physical calendars before. Where are y’all getting them printed? I’m working on a new calendar and testing a few design directions right now. I’m sharing a couple of preview images below just to show the vibe and layout I’m playing with. Would love to know: - Who you’ve used to print calendars - What you liked or didn’t like - Anything you wish you knew before you ordered Drop your printer recs, lessons learned, or “don’t do what I did” warnings below 👇🏽This will help more than just me.

Read this first The Empire Room is a low-pressure, community-first space designed for inspiration, connection, and creative momentum. As I navigate some upcoming shifts in my business and life I am making some adjustments to this space. To keep things simple and easy to participate in, we follow a weekly rhythm. Jump in when it makes sense for you. 🗓 Weekly Flow Self Care Sunday: Share wins, lessons, reflections, or what you are protecting this week. Toolbox Tuesday: Share tools that move your business or personal life forward. Follow Friday: Drop your social media link only. No communities. No courses. No long pitches. Sell It Saturday: One offer. One link. One sentence on who it is for. Create a post and use the promo tab. 🛠 Monthly Touchpoint Once a month, we host a Tool of the Month session. Low prep. No pressure. I show a tool I am using and how I am using it. It will be hosted going forward in place of me hosting any teaching workshops. We will also be implementing a teaching session from some of our awesome members who I feel are aligned to do so. Unless we have spoken you must get a Players Pass to teach, I am cool with collaborating but only if someone is showing up and providing value. Recording may or may not be available. 🧭 A few important notes - This is not a challenge space - This is not a promo dumping ground Use this room in a way that supports your pace and capacity. Welcome to The Empire, fam!

Was VERY UN-GRINCHY (In the Best Way) 💚🎄 Okay listen… even the Grinch would’ve cracked a smile on today’s Skool call 😏 Janay came through like AI Santa with a sack FULL of gems ✨ She showed us some seriously cool AI tools that make creating documents easier, faster, and way less brain draining (the kind of magic my nervous system appreciates 🙌🏽). AND THEN… enter Ida the bot 🤖💥 Ida isn’t just sitting there looking cute she’s here to help us actually implement the tools we’ve already downloaded. No more “I have all the tools but don’t know what to do next” energy 😮‍💨❌ The vibes? 🔥 High 💛 Warm 🎄 Cozy-but-productive Janay shared with so much generosity, clarity, and heart. You could feel that she wants us to win and honestly, that’s my favourite kind of energy. Bonus points because she loves The Grinch too 💚 Clearly elite taste. Clearly my people. If you missed this call… whew. The Grinch might say: “Maybe productivity… perhaps… comes from COMMUNITY a little bit more.” 😌 So grateful for spaces like this, leaders like Janay, community members and tools that make building feel lighter not heavier. 🗣️ Big shout out to @Geneva Calton it was such a pleasure connecting with you as well and thanks for sharing the gems with as well you are full of knowledge! Now excuse me while I go let Ida help me turn these downloads into RESULTS 😏✨