HEY B.A.E.S!! Let me make some bullet point important updates ~PLEASE WATCH the Networking call replay ASAP for those of you who were not on the call! ~If you have not sent me your photo, logo and business mission statement please do asap! ~Business Showers will start this month. I will pick for the leaderboard ~PLEASE keep checking the classroom tab & TL for updated How To videos and education ~Every 1st Sunday is our group virtual calls ~1st B.A.E.S 2026 link up is Jan 17th at 1pm. RSVP with me if you're FOR SURE coming! ~Jan 18th I only have Tamika that said she RSVP to the Babs brunch event. Anyone else? ~If you need 1 on 1 coaching, strategy session & mentoring, please upgrade your membership. B.A.E.S get a monthly discounted rate with me vs the $300 fee I charge everyone else. PLEASE let me know when is a good time to do your skool on boarding call. It would only take 30 minutes. PLEASE RESPOND AFTER READING THIS ALL

Sis, we’re planning out the 1st round of workshops + masterclasses… and we want YOUR voice included. What topic would you be MOST excited to learn, implement, or get support with inside this community? Choose your TOP choice THEN comment your 2nd choice!!!

👑 Welcome to Business B.A.E.S.! Your Starter Guide 👑 Hey B.A.E.S.! You’ve just joined a sisterhood built for black & brown women entrepreneurs who want to learn, connect, travel, and level up—together. Here’s how to hit the ground running: 1. Get Oriented - Community tab is your Home Feed: All community announcements, member directory, motivation, resources, wins & offer/ ask Fridays posts live here. - Classroom Tab: Swipe-files, templates, replays, toolkits—download or upgrade at any time. - Calendar: Find this month’s live sessions. - Leaderboard tab: The more you post, comment and cheer one another on, the further you climb on the board to claim prizes. 2. Your Standard Membership Perks - Monthly Networking Mixer (Zoom) - Weekly BAES Check-In Threads (goals, wins, struggles) - “Business Tip Tuesdays,” resources & “Fill My Cup Fridays” - For women who want connection, accountability, and opportunities. - Private community + member directory 3. How to Take Action Today 1. Complete Your Profile: Add your photo, bio, and biz website—people want to know YOU! 2. Introduce Yourself: Drop your elevator pitch in the #ResourceBoard thread. 3. Add A post: comment something motivational daily, a win on Wednesday and ask or offer on Friday! 4. Grab Your Link: Find “My Referral” in the dashboard—share it in your network for cash back and clout. 5. RSVP: Sign up for the next Masterclass or live event under #Events. 4. Community Guidelines Drainage that’s wrong 1. Be Respectful: Uplift, don’t compete. 2. Stay Active: Comment, post wins, ask questions. 3. Pay It Forward: Answer a question when you can. 4. Confidentiality: What’s shared in B.A.E.S. stays in B.A.E.S. 👉🏾 Bookmark this post so you never get lost. 👉🏾 Have questions? Drop them in a DM to a Pod Leader. Welcome to your blueprint for growth—let’s heal, hustle, and rise, together! With sisterhood & strategy, LaDonica Whitfield Founder, Business B.A.E.S. 🤎🥂