Perseverance Matters

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WPO Member of the Moment: Teri Sharp, President at American Precision Supply, Inc.

Congrats to WPO Chicago member Teri Sharp (pictured) for this beautiful feature below on her business.  We love her answer to the first question in the interview.

How has being a WPO member helped your business?

Being a WPO member has helped me grow my business and given me the confidence to keep moving forward. I use the ladies in my chapter as a sounding board for new ideas or things I need to change. They are a support group of women who understand the issues we all face and that helps me when I am in a very male-dominated industry.

Read the entire interview, including the challenges she has faced, what inspired her to start her business and what her favorite WPO event is.

MLK, a Supporter of Women's Rights

Martin Luther King, Jr. marched with women who were underpaid and overworked.  He spoke out for women who were denied equality. He organized for women who were victims of oppression. He knew that women’s rights are civil rights, and helped shape many of the movements in which we participate today. 

Along with NOW, let's all of us honor the memory and the legacy of Dr. King on this holiday.

Trends That Will Shape the Creator Economy in 2023

The creator economy has surprisingly held strong, even with a looming recession, increasing pressure from lawmakers to ban TikTok in the U.S., and Elon Musk being Elon Musk at Twitter, so Fast Company says.

According to Influencer Marketing Hub, the creator economy is currently valued at $16.4 billion, a 19% increase from 2021.  Will that energy carry over into 2023?  

In the latest episode of Fast Company’s Creative Control podcast, KC Ifeanyi spoke with a few experts to get a better understanding of where the creator economy is heading next year.

Here's what they said.

Kickstart the New Year with 5 Reflective Questions to Ask Yourself

Dr. Richard Osibanjo says it's the time of year to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the new year. When things get tough, remember what Henry Ford said: "When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." 

Here are five questions to ask yourself to make 2023 a meaningful year.