It’s quiet in here so I want to share what’s on my mind. Just before Christmas I decided to study for a new career. This is not a small thing at 61 as my clock is definitely ticking but I put my mind to it and buried my head in my studies. I shut out a lot of the outside noise to focus on what was in front of me. I became quiet in groups, on social media and in general. The obstacles I faced and the fear I felt were real! They came in all shapes and sizes! It’s wasn’t always easy but it was possible. So many times the thoughts would enter my mind to give up and go back to work! I even looked for and applied to many different positions feeding the fears running rampant in my mind! Of course, the biggest obstacle was income… I didn’t have a traditional income so had to fill in those gaps in order to pay my way. I’m a single income home and didn’t want to end up homeless. Other fears were my age (now 62), thinking I’m too old for this! The fear that I’m not smart enough came up! I still face obstacles and fears but find the courage daily to resist and move forward. I personally have faced more than my share of obstacles throughout my lifetime but through them all my mantra has always been and will always be, ‘I will not give up… keep going… you got this’. So I did!! Today I am fully licensed and employed and beginning my new career right here in my home! “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear” … Mark Twain. Fear is a huge obstacle if we allow it to be! Thanks Michelle for letting me share! Hope you’re all having an amazing week! Yay Friday but when you’re a business owner, any day can be Friday right??

Some weeks feel fast and flashy. Others feel slow, quiet, and “not enough.” But here’s the truth: slow growth is still growth. Every product made, email answered, idea scribbled in a notebook, or small step toward your business matters. You’re building something that lasts — and that takes time. 5-Minute Check-In for Today: 1️⃣ Name one tiny action you can take for your business today (send an email, tidy a work space, update one product, make one post). 2️⃣ Decide your energy level honestly: - 🔥 “I’m on a roll” - ⚖️ “I can do a little” - 🌱 “I just need one tiny win” 3️⃣ Match your action to your energy. No guilt. Just honesty and forward motion. Mantra: I’m allowed to grow at my pace. Small steps still count. 💬 Drop in the comments: 1️⃣ My energy level today: 🔥 / ⚖️ / 🌱 2️⃣ One small step I’m taking for my business: ________ Let’s build boldly — even on the slow days. 💖

Happy Friday, Bold Builders 💖 Before we roll into the weekend, I want you to pause and look at what you actually DID this week. Not what you “still have to do.” What you already did. Fill this in (copy/paste and answer in the comments): 1️⃣ My win this week was: 2️⃣ Next week I’m focusing on: 3️⃣ I could use support or ideas with: Nothing is “too small” to count. - Posted once on social? That’s a win. - Raised your price a tiny bit? Win. - Cleaned your work table so you can think again? Win. - Said “no” to something chaotic? Huge win. This community is here to help you build boldly, not perfectly. 💪 Drop yours below so we can cheer you on. 💖

“We don’t wait for opportunities. We build them.” Hey there, beautiful builders — I’m Michelle Holden, founder of Miss Bliss Bath & Body and the heart behind this community. If you’re here, it’s because you’re ready to do more than dream. You’re ready to build — boldly, confidently, and in your own way. This space is for makers, creators, and small business owners who want to grow something meaningful. Whether you’re starting a side hustle, launching a brand, or finally getting serious about your business — you belong here. Inside, you’ll find strategy, support, and a whole lot of real talk. No corporate jargon, no ego — just lessons, tools, and encouragement from someone who’s been in your shoes. 💬 Drop a quick hello below! Tell us your name, what you’re building, and one bold goal you’re working toward. Welcome home, builder. Let’s build boldly together. 💖