Hey y’all. Do you remember going to your memaw’s house? Or your auntie’s? Or honestly anybody’s house you respected? What was the number one rule? Don’t come in with your outside shoes on. And it was never about reprimanding us. It was about respecting the space. The shoes weren’t really shoes. They were whatever you were carrying with you. The day you had. The stuff you didn’t even realize you picked up on the way. The Hustle Lab works the same way. This isn’t a scrolling group. It’s not a vibe-only space, even though we absolutely want good vibes. And it’s not a place to lurk, spectate, or just pick brains for free. This is a coworking space. We come in here to: • talk honestly about ideas • test them out loud • learn how to turn lived experience into something tangible and real • and stop downplaying the gifts God already put in us You don’t need a degree, although if you have one, cool. You don’t need perfect words, because some days I won’t either. And you don’t need to have it all figured out. What you do need to do is: • show up • participate • and move with intention Most importantly, we’re here to build community, not compete. House Rules (simple and loving): • No lurking. If you’re here, you’re involved. • No free labor energy. We value time and skill. • No playing small. If you made it in the room, you belong. • Progress over perfection. Movement matters. First Question for You 👇🏾 What do people always come to you for help with, but you’ve never been paid for? For more insight like this check out my free skills translator. https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6963f20e7d8481919b189342f672838b-sis-you-got-skills-the-skills-translator That’s not random. That’s the work. Welcome to The Hustle Lab. 🧪 — Ruth