People often tell me to take a break—that the work will still be there tomorrow. And while I understand that advice and appreciate where it comes from, it often comes from those who haven’t stood at the bottom of a startup. When you’re building something from nothing, tomorrow isn’t guaranteed unless today is handled with care, urgency, and intention.

The importance of your personal credit score in the business of start-up - even in nonprofit

Back-to-school isn’t a gentle reset—it’s carpool chaos, permission slips, and packed calendars. Here’s why survival (and grace) is the real win this season.

Bearing My Soul to a Party of One

Leading From the Ground Up: What They Don’t Tell You About Building a Dream

Grant writing isn't a task everyone can take on but here are a few tips that might make you a little more comfortable with this big task.

Finding the "wiggle room" in organizational opportunities are essential.

The struggle is real for nonprofits, especially new nonprofits be aware of the signs.

Challenging and understanding where you're supposed to be.

Because we are the creators of our own narratives

"The buck stops here".

Cha-ching!

I often made tax-exempt purchases and often forgot to take the appropriate documentation.

We are officially identified as a tax exempt, 501c3, organization.

Welcome to the journey of Meryl's Safe Haven!