Pride Member Spotlight: Jemma P
Introduce Yourself! I’m Jemma, City Manager at NoScrubs Laundry in Houston. I oversee our contractor workforce, laundromat partnerships, and day-to-day operations. I identify as queer and nonbinary, and I’m proud to say that openly. What is No Scrubs? NoScrubs is a citywide laundry logistics marketplace based in Houston. For customers,
Navigating Imposter Syndrome When You’re the “Only One” in the Room
You know the feeling. You walk into a meeting, a pitch, a networking event, or a conference, and you do a quick scan of the room. And then it hits you: I’m the only one. The only woman. The only Black person. The only openly queer person at the table.
Social Media Tips for Business Owners Who Hate Social Media
Let’s just say it out loud: not everyone who owns a business likes social media. Some of you started a business because you’re great at what you do (designing, consulting, coaching, making, building), not because you wanted to become a content creator with a Ring Light and a posting schedule.
Grant Opportunities for Women & BIPOC Business Owners
Free money. Two of the most beautiful words in the English language, especially when you’re a business owner juggling expenses, growth goals, and the general chaos of running your own thing. Grants are exactly that: funding you don’t have to pay back, don’t have to give up equity for, and
How to Price Your Services
Pricing your services is one of the most uncomfortable parts of running a business and being a freelancer. Because for a lot of us, especially women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, there’s a whole lot of internal struggle wrapped up in asking for money. We’ve been conditioned to be grateful for
The World Cup Is Coming to Houston. Is Your Business Ready?
Let’s set the scene. It’s June 2026. Houston is hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches. An estimated 500,000 visitors are pouring into our city over three weeks, and officials are projecting a $1.5 billion economic impact. That’s like seven Super Bowls happening back-to-back. Fans from Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands, and