The Weekly Roundup | Issue No. 9 🖤

Hello SAVEDpreneur Family,

We are back. And there is a lot to catch you up on. And we're making this roundup public so everyone can see it!

A NOTE FROM MALEEKA

Since the last roundup, life kept moving. And not always gently.

After my cousin passed on May 11, the losses kept coming. On June 9th, I lost my father. And then on July 1st, my three nephews and my new niece lost their father as well. Two losses. Back to back. In the same family. And so I did what you do when grief shows up that close and that heavy. I stepped back. I was with family. I processed. I let myself be human.

But now it is time to get back to it. And I believe with everything in me that what we just walked through was not the end of our story. It was a pause. A necessary, sacred pause.

We are in the second half of the year now. And I believe God is positioning this to be the best half. Not in spite of what we have been through, but because of it. Every hard season has a way of clarifying what actually matters and sharpening the focus you need to finish what God started.

So we are back. We are publishing again. We are featuring more entrepreneurs and more stories. And if you know someone whose story belongs here, send them our way. The door is open.

Thank you for your patience. Thank you for still being here. Let’s finish this year well. Together.

And if you haven't pre-ordered my new book, "Deal With Yourself First", don't miss out on the chance to have your name printed as a founding supporter. Pre-order NOW!

— Maleeka Hollaway, Founder & Editor in Chief

WHAT WE ARE READING

FROM MALEEKA

Before the Business, There Is God
One of the easiest ways to grow your business is to be relationship focused. But your relationship with the One who sent you forward to build? That is the most important one. This is a timely word for anyone who has let the work quietly take the place of the Giver.
https://www.savedpreneur.com/before-the-business-there-is-god/

Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time
You can worry and you can worship. You can be facing grief and still not be in total despair. A deeply personal piece from Maleeka on faith, loss, and choosing to trust God when it is hardest.
https://www.savedpreneur.com/two-things-can-be-true-at-the-same-time/

FROM OUR CONTRIBUTORS

The Shift That Matters — La’Sha Wright
The shift that matters is moving from fear to faith, from complaining to gratitude, from striving to trusting, and from simply surviving to living with purpose. This one is a word for the second half of the year.
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-shift-that-matters/

What the Request Requires — Sheryl Landry-Grant
What we ask God for will eventually require something of us. Sheryl unpacks what it really means to bring a request before God and actually be ready to carry what He gives back.
https://www.savedpreneur.com/what-the-request-requires/

THE SAVEDpreneur™ SPOTLIGHT

Since our last issue we have introduced six more incredible faith-driven entrepreneurs. Get to know them:

Dr. Stefanie Bennett, PhD., Psychologist
"From a young age, I knew I was here to be what I call a soul doctor: someone who helps others heal at the deepest level of their being. The vision was always rooted in restoring the soul through a moral and spiritual framework, grounded in Christ-centered consciousness."
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-savedpreneurtm-spotlight-dr-stefanie-bennett-phd-psychologist/

Jontai Reynolds, Founder of About HER Network
"One of the greatest lessons I learned is that healing often begins when people realize they are not alone. My purpose is to create spaces where people feel safe enough to share their truth, embrace authenticity, and begin healing."
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-savedpreneurtm-spotlight-jontai-reynolds-founder-of-about-her-network/

Sam Gqomo, Founder of Womandla Global
"Yet even in the sacrifice, I see God’s faithfulness. Every difficult season strengthened my conviction, refined my character, and prepared me to lead with greater wisdom, compassion, and resilience."
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-savedpreneurtm-spotlight-sam-gqomo-founder-of-womandla-global/

Assata Murray, Founder of Women On A Mission
"In 2017, God gave me a literal vision. I was speaking on a stage to thousands. I always saw my children, my husband, and our business. I am holding on to that vision."
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-savedpreneurtm-spotlight-assata-murray-founder-of-women-on-a-mission/

Lauren A. Morgan, Founder of Activated Law
"Having a vision means you understand God’s calling for your life, to the best of your ability, because we know in part and see in part."
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-savedpreneurtm-spotlight-lauren-a-morgan-founder-of-activated-law/

Chef Linda Mnikathi, Chef and Food Stylist
"Success means leaving my legacy behind. Where the generation after me taps into what I was doing and runs with it with both arms and never lets the ball fall."
https://www.savedpreneur.com/the-savedpreneurtm-spotlight-chef-linda-mnikathi-chef-and-food-stylist/

CATCH MALEEKA ON THE RADIO

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The second half starts now. God is not done with this year. And neither are we.

With faith and purpose,
The SAVEDpreneur Team
www.savedpreneur.com