Ayanna | Your Small Biz Bestie ✨
@ayannac57.bsky.social
👩🏾💻CEO of Your Project Board
▫️Organizer of chaos, builder of systems + advocate for underrepresented voices.
▫️Helping brands thrive with efficient strategies + meaningful connections.
▫️Driven by purpose and creativity.
✨Womanist, Advocate, Mommy
▫️Organizer of chaos, builder of systems + advocate for underrepresented voices.
▫️Helping brands thrive with efficient strategies + meaningful connections.
▫️Driven by purpose and creativity.
✨Womanist, Advocate, Mommy
I'm honored to be a 2025 Kitty Fund Grant recipient!✨
After 7 years building Your Project Board, this recognition validates our vision as a capacity-building partner. Grateful to join Founders First CDC and continue serving our amazing client-partners!
#KittyFund
After 7 years building Your Project Board, this recognition validates our vision as a capacity-building partner. Grateful to join Founders First CDC and continue serving our amazing client-partners!
#KittyFund
May 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I'm honored to be a 2025 Kitty Fund Grant recipient!✨
After 7 years building Your Project Board, this recognition validates our vision as a capacity-building partner. Grateful to join Founders First CDC and continue serving our amazing client-partners!
#KittyFund
After 7 years building Your Project Board, this recognition validates our vision as a capacity-building partner. Grateful to join Founders First CDC and continue serving our amazing client-partners!
#KittyFund
Tired of juggling spreadsheets, emails, and chats? I help solopreneurs build workflows as well as keep SOPs, tracking, and documentation in one usable place that supports your pace and builds client trust. Get our FREE Business Systems Audit to start: tinyurl.com/YPBAudit
May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tired of juggling spreadsheets, emails, and chats? I help solopreneurs build workflows as well as keep SOPs, tracking, and documentation in one usable place that supports your pace and builds client trust. Get our FREE Business Systems Audit to start: tinyurl.com/YPBAudit
I hadn’t been home to New York in 5 years, but I proudly returned for Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women Cohort 7.
A current client-partner encouraged me to apply to the program. I was proud to be accepted.
Now, I'm ready to build with powerful Black women, redefining success.
A current client-partner encouraged me to apply to the program. I was proud to be accepted.
Now, I'm ready to build with powerful Black women, redefining success.
April 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I hadn’t been home to New York in 5 years, but I proudly returned for Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women Cohort 7.
A current client-partner encouraged me to apply to the program. I was proud to be accepted.
Now, I'm ready to build with powerful Black women, redefining success.
A current client-partner encouraged me to apply to the program. I was proud to be accepted.
Now, I'm ready to build with powerful Black women, redefining success.
Intentional relationships create space for support, clarity, and growth.
I wrote about what that looks like in both business and life—read here: open.substack.com/pub/ayannac5...
I wrote about what that looks like in both business and life—read here: open.substack.com/pub/ayannac5...
This is more than “Just Business”...Who You Build With Matters
The Power of Intentional Relationships
open.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Intentional relationships create space for support, clarity, and growth.
I wrote about what that looks like in both business and life—read here: open.substack.com/pub/ayannac5...
I wrote about what that looks like in both business and life—read here: open.substack.com/pub/ayannac5...
January dragged us through the mud, but here’s some of content pieces that have stuck to my brain.
What did you read/watch in January 2025?
#readingisfundamental #ineedasweettreat #smallbizbestie
What did you read/watch in January 2025?
#readingisfundamental #ineedasweettreat #smallbizbestie
February 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
January dragged us through the mud, but here’s some of content pieces that have stuck to my brain.
What did you read/watch in January 2025?
#readingisfundamental #ineedasweettreat #smallbizbestie
What did you read/watch in January 2025?
#readingisfundamental #ineedasweettreat #smallbizbestie
I wrote this after reflecting on how relationships kept me grounded.
A strong network is about relationships built on shared values and support.
Let's nurture the connections that truly matter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-r...
A strong network is about relationships built on shared values and support.
Let's nurture the connections that truly matter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-r...
From Rooted Foundations to Intentional Connections: Building Relationships in Business and Life
⚡Key Points Authentic relationships are essential for survival and growth. Intentionality matters in building community.
www.linkedin.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I wrote this after reflecting on how relationships kept me grounded.
A strong network is about relationships built on shared values and support.
Let's nurture the connections that truly matter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-r...
A strong network is about relationships built on shared values and support.
Let's nurture the connections that truly matter. www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-r...
Your schedule reveals your true metrics.
Check your calendar - how much time is blocked for grounding and centering yourself throughout the day?
For joy? For relationships? It's time to realign with what matters. ⏰
Check your calendar - how much time is blocked for grounding and centering yourself throughout the day?
For joy? For relationships? It's time to realign with what matters. ⏰
January 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Your schedule reveals your true metrics.
Check your calendar - how much time is blocked for grounding and centering yourself throughout the day?
For joy? For relationships? It's time to realign with what matters. ⏰
Check your calendar - how much time is blocked for grounding and centering yourself throughout the day?
For joy? For relationships? It's time to realign with what matters. ⏰
What are you all reading today?
I’ve just read this: www.cnn.com/2025/01/25/e...
⚡️Key Point from Article:
Musk has been forming a political alliance with AfD leader Alice Weidel and his endorsement has raised concerns with European leaders; Germany accusing him of interfering in its election.
I’ve just read this: www.cnn.com/2025/01/25/e...
⚡️Key Point from Article:
Musk has been forming a political alliance with AfD leader Alice Weidel and his endorsement has raised concerns with European leaders; Germany accusing him of interfering in its election.
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party | CNN
American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as thousands of people gathered across the country to protest the r...
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
What are you all reading today?
I’ve just read this: www.cnn.com/2025/01/25/e...
⚡️Key Point from Article:
Musk has been forming a political alliance with AfD leader Alice Weidel and his endorsement has raised concerns with European leaders; Germany accusing him of interfering in its election.
I’ve just read this: www.cnn.com/2025/01/25/e...
⚡️Key Point from Article:
Musk has been forming a political alliance with AfD leader Alice Weidel and his endorsement has raised concerns with European leaders; Germany accusing him of interfering in its election.
Question for purpose-driven professionals: If all traditional metrics disappeared tomorrow, would you still feel successful?
Your answer might reveal what truly matters to you. 💭
Your answer might reveal what truly matters to you. 💭
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Question for purpose-driven professionals: If all traditional metrics disappeared tomorrow, would you still feel successful?
Your answer might reveal what truly matters to you. 💭
Your answer might reveal what truly matters to you. 💭
This shouldn’t even be a controversial opinion, but the best business metrics don't fit in a spreadsheet.
Think: peace of mind, value alignment, relationship quality. What 'unmeasurable' metrics guide your decisions?
We’re going from 📊 to ❤️.
Think: peace of mind, value alignment, relationship quality. What 'unmeasurable' metrics guide your decisions?
We’re going from 📊 to ❤️.
January 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This shouldn’t even be a controversial opinion, but the best business metrics don't fit in a spreadsheet.
Think: peace of mind, value alignment, relationship quality. What 'unmeasurable' metrics guide your decisions?
We’re going from 📊 to ❤️.
Think: peace of mind, value alignment, relationship quality. What 'unmeasurable' metrics guide your decisions?
We’re going from 📊 to ❤️.
The truth is, your best ideas come when you're grounded. 🌱
Therefore your success starts with a clear mind.
Grab our free 5-Minute Grounding Reset guide and learn how to create pockets of peace in your busiest days.
yourprojectboard.notion.site/The-5-Minute...
Therefore your success starts with a clear mind.
Grab our free 5-Minute Grounding Reset guide and learn how to create pockets of peace in your busiest days.
yourprojectboard.notion.site/The-5-Minute...
January 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The truth is, your best ideas come when you're grounded. 🌱
Therefore your success starts with a clear mind.
Grab our free 5-Minute Grounding Reset guide and learn how to create pockets of peace in your busiest days.
yourprojectboard.notion.site/The-5-Minute...
Therefore your success starts with a clear mind.
Grab our free 5-Minute Grounding Reset guide and learn how to create pockets of peace in your busiest days.
yourprojectboard.notion.site/The-5-Minute...
Well……what a not so shocking turn of events.
January 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Well……what a not so shocking turn of events.
Reposted by Ayanna | Your Small Biz Bestie ✨
I used to love reading dystopian fiction in high school.
Reaaaaally not enjoying living through dystopian reality as an adult.
Reaaaaally not enjoying living through dystopian reality as an adult.
January 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
I used to love reading dystopian fiction in high school.
Reaaaaally not enjoying living through dystopian reality as an adult.
Reaaaaally not enjoying living through dystopian reality as an adult.
Reposted by Ayanna | Your Small Biz Bestie ✨
my hobbies? spotting parallels, identifying patterns, making connections, unraveling nuances, observing, pondering
January 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM
my hobbies? spotting parallels, identifying patterns, making connections, unraveling nuances, observing, pondering
This version of TikTok was imperfect but it was a lot of fun. I don’t know what they’re planning to do with the app but I KNOW it won’t be the same. 😭
January 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
This version of TikTok was imperfect but it was a lot of fun. I don’t know what they’re planning to do with the app but I KNOW it won’t be the same. 😭
Your definition of success might be on loan from someone else.
Revenue goals, client numbers, market share - but do these align with YOUR purpose?
Time for a success metric audit. ✨
Revenue goals, client numbers, market share - but do these align with YOUR purpose?
Time for a success metric audit. ✨
January 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Your definition of success might be on loan from someone else.
Revenue goals, client numbers, market share - but do these align with YOUR purpose?
Time for a success metric audit. ✨
Revenue goals, client numbers, market share - but do these align with YOUR purpose?
Time for a success metric audit. ✨
Hot take: The ability to take time off without your business crumbling isn't just a luxury - it's a success metric.
A sustainable business should work without burning you out. Let's normalize measuring breathing room. 💫
A sustainable business should work without burning you out. Let's normalize measuring breathing room. 💫
January 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hot take: The ability to take time off without your business crumbling isn't just a luxury - it's a success metric.
A sustainable business should work without burning you out. Let's normalize measuring breathing room. 💫
A sustainable business should work without burning you out. Let's normalize measuring breathing room. 💫
We have just passed 2 weeks in to the New Year and it’s been an insane ride in America so far.
January 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We have just passed 2 weeks in to the New Year and it’s been an insane ride in America so far.
Traditional KPIs tell you about your business.
But who's measuring your peace? Your alignment? Your joy?
This January, I want all of my biz besties to consider redefining success for purpose-driven professionals.
What metrics matter most to YOU? 🤔
But who's measuring your peace? Your alignment? Your joy?
This January, I want all of my biz besties to consider redefining success for purpose-driven professionals.
What metrics matter most to YOU? 🤔
January 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Traditional KPIs tell you about your business.
But who's measuring your peace? Your alignment? Your joy?
This January, I want all of my biz besties to consider redefining success for purpose-driven professionals.
What metrics matter most to YOU? 🤔
But who's measuring your peace? Your alignment? Your joy?
This January, I want all of my biz besties to consider redefining success for purpose-driven professionals.
What metrics matter most to YOU? 🤔
Sustainable entrepreneurship isn't about hustle or pushing harder. It's about building a foundation of boundaries and systems that honor our energy.
Sometimes, that means starting with the smallest shifts i.e. a 5-minute grounding practice.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/were-g...
Sometimes, that means starting with the smallest shifts i.e. a 5-minute grounding practice.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/were-g...
Grounded Growth: Building Impact Through Boundaries and Systems
Discover how boundaries and systems create sustainable growth for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Learn practical tools for building impact and maintaining peace.
www.linkedin.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Sustainable entrepreneurship isn't about hustle or pushing harder. It's about building a foundation of boundaries and systems that honor our energy.
Sometimes, that means starting with the smallest shifts i.e. a 5-minute grounding practice.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/were-g...
Sometimes, that means starting with the smallest shifts i.e. a 5-minute grounding practice.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/were-g...
New year, same me. 🥰 Doing my best to stay grounded.
Wish me luck.
Wish me luck.
January 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
New year, same me. 🥰 Doing my best to stay grounded.
Wish me luck.
Wish me luck.
Wrapping up the last day of my sabbatical. Things I achieved while out:
- Rest
- Sleep
- Giving No F*cks
A time was had.
- Rest
- Sleep
- Giving No F*cks
A time was had.
January 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Wrapping up the last day of my sabbatical. Things I achieved while out:
- Rest
- Sleep
- Giving No F*cks
A time was had.
- Rest
- Sleep
- Giving No F*cks
A time was had.
RIP former President, Jimmy Carter.
a picture of jimmy carter with the words we must adjust to changing times behind him
ALT: a picture of jimmy carter with the words we must adjust to changing times behind him
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December 30, 2024 at 1:34 AM
RIP former President, Jimmy Carter.
As the year closes, I’m incredibly grateful for the journey of growth, the lessons learned, and the incredible people I’ve connected with along the way.
In 2025, my focus is helping more creatives & businesses thrive.
Here's to efficiency, alignment, and making an impact together.
In 2025, my focus is helping more creatives & businesses thrive.
Here's to efficiency, alignment, and making an impact together.
December 23, 2024 at 2:13 PM
As the year closes, I’m incredibly grateful for the journey of growth, the lessons learned, and the incredible people I’ve connected with along the way.
In 2025, my focus is helping more creatives & businesses thrive.
Here's to efficiency, alignment, and making an impact together.
In 2025, my focus is helping more creatives & businesses thrive.
Here's to efficiency, alignment, and making an impact together.
Creativity and structure should go hand in hand. I used to think structure stifled creativity, but I’ve learned the right systems create space for it to thrive.
For creatives, streamlined workflows aren’t restrictive, they’re the foundation for your best work.
For creatives, streamlined workflows aren’t restrictive, they’re the foundation for your best work.
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Creativity and structure should go hand in hand. I used to think structure stifled creativity, but I’ve learned the right systems create space for it to thrive.
For creatives, streamlined workflows aren’t restrictive, they’re the foundation for your best work.
For creatives, streamlined workflows aren’t restrictive, they’re the foundation for your best work.