Mel Lambert
@mellambert.bsky.social
Profile pic by Steenz. Info Science & Media, shaken not stirred. Pop Culture. Lover of #STL food and businesses. Food motivated. "You've got MEL."
We're back again! Every last Wed of the month we'll be here - talking to you about your needs, your ideas, whatever you want to talk about for your startup. buff.ly/rI56efe
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
We're back again! Every last Wed of the month we'll be here - talking to you about your needs, your ideas, whatever you want to talk about for your startup. buff.ly/rI56efe
Been thinking about starting a business but you're still unsure? Come see if it's right for you! KPL is having a session on November 19th where you can ask questions and see if starting a business is a good match for you. buff.ly/oEBC9Gp
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Been thinking about starting a business but you're still unsure? Come see if it's right for you! KPL is having a session on November 19th where you can ask questions and see if starting a business is a good match for you. buff.ly/oEBC9Gp
It's time for another legal clinic? Do you have questions about starting a business or nonprofit? This is your chance to get 30 minutes with a lawyer! buff.ly/rzSJfI4
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It's time for another legal clinic? Do you have questions about starting a business or nonprofit? This is your chance to get 30 minutes with a lawyer! buff.ly/rzSJfI4
Every month we do this. Is this the month you come to brainstorm with folks about your business? buff.ly/TMWboya
October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Every month we do this. Is this the month you come to brainstorm with folks about your business? buff.ly/TMWboya
It's happening! I'll see you all next week in Excelsior Springs for Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities! I can't wait!
September 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It's happening! I'll see you all next week in Excelsior Springs for Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities! I can't wait!
My birthday is coming up, and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to host a panel for National Women's Small Business month! Come hang out in person, because it's definitely possible I bought my favorite STL snack (Red Hot Riplets) to celebrate. Register: buff.ly/EniMyDh
September 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My birthday is coming up, and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to host a panel for National Women's Small Business month! Come hang out in person, because it's definitely possible I bought my favorite STL snack (Red Hot Riplets) to celebrate. Register: buff.ly/EniMyDh
You ever just want to bounce your small business idea off of someone and hear their thoughts? That's what Virtual Startup Office Hours are for! Drop in our zoom session to ask questions, hear from others, and learn what you don't know. Every last Wed of the month.
buff.ly/VM0HlNI
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September 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
You ever just want to bounce your small business idea off of someone and hear their thoughts? That's what Virtual Startup Office Hours are for! Drop in our zoom session to ask questions, hear from others, and learn what you don't know. Every last Wed of the month.
buff.ly/VM0HlNI
buff.ly/VM0HlNI
When you're at the airport and you see a BALSA Foundation alum's art on the wall!!!
September 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
When you're at the airport and you see a BALSA Foundation alum's art on the wall!!!
I won a grant to provide funding for our 2026 One Author, One Kirkwood program! What author would you all love to see in the STL area?
August 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I won a grant to provide funding for our 2026 One Author, One Kirkwood program! What author would you all love to see in the STL area?
Who wants to come hang out and learn how to fund your nonprofit? I don't have ALL the answers, but I do have access to some pretty cool resources that can help you get funded! buff.ly/M3qRktd
August 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Who wants to come hang out and learn how to fund your nonprofit? I don't have ALL the answers, but I do have access to some pretty cool resources that can help you get funded! buff.ly/M3qRktd
Wondering how to support my library work? We need sponsors to fund this year's Leadership Course, initially made possible by an IMLS grant. Last year, it was free for 25 people with all the speaker sessions open to the public. If you or someone you know can help, check out this info: buff.ly/Br8spaU
August 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Wondering how to support my library work? We need sponsors to fund this year's Leadership Course, initially made possible by an IMLS grant. Last year, it was free for 25 people with all the speaker sessions open to the public. If you or someone you know can help, check out this info: buff.ly/Br8spaU
Don't forget! The last Wednesday of the month is for asking questions about your startup! Virtual only - register for the zoom link. buff.ly/Zm36a4b
August 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Don't forget! The last Wednesday of the month is for asking questions about your startup! Virtual only - register for the zoom link. buff.ly/Zm36a4b
I'm so excited to bring back the business brainstorm session. If you're stuck with an idea - come out and participate on August 13th! buff.ly/qzkC9RF
August 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I'm so excited to bring back the business brainstorm session. If you're stuck with an idea - come out and participate on August 13th! buff.ly/qzkC9RF
Who is just starting out in business and needs help getting their sales process in line? The SBDC will go over: Intro to Sales Models, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Process Design, Sales Team Management. Sign up for July 16th now! buff.ly/rpxR4Xa
July 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Who is just starting out in business and needs help getting their sales process in line? The SBDC will go over: Intro to Sales Models, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Process Design, Sales Team Management. Sign up for July 16th now! buff.ly/rpxR4Xa
A good primer for hiring from marginalized groups. I was enamored with the chapter on Open Hiring. Would like to see more how small businesses can implement changes as well.
✅ Aimed at larger companies
✅ Includes reflection questions
✅ Gives actionable steps
✅ Changes a mindset
✅ Aimed at larger companies
✅ Includes reflection questions
✅ Gives actionable steps
✅ Changes a mindset
June 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A good primer for hiring from marginalized groups. I was enamored with the chapter on Open Hiring. Would like to see more how small businesses can implement changes as well.
✅ Aimed at larger companies
✅ Includes reflection questions
✅ Gives actionable steps
✅ Changes a mindset
✅ Aimed at larger companies
✅ Includes reflection questions
✅ Gives actionable steps
✅ Changes a mindset
This is absolutely one of my favorite conferences. I cannot wait to attend - and you should too! Get registered and come hang out in Excelsior Springs if you LOVE supporting entrepreneurial communities, or if you want to make your community more entrepreneurial! buff.ly/gBMzusJ
June 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is absolutely one of my favorite conferences. I cannot wait to attend - and you should too! Get registered and come hang out in Excelsior Springs if you LOVE supporting entrepreneurial communities, or if you want to make your community more entrepreneurial! buff.ly/gBMzusJ
This is absolutely one of my favorite conferences. I cannot wait to attend - and you should too! Get registered and come hang out in Excelsior Springs if you LOVE supporting entrepreneurial communities, or if you want to make your community more entrepreneurial! buff.ly/gBMzusJ
June 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is absolutely one of my favorite conferences. I cannot wait to attend - and you should too! Get registered and come hang out in Excelsior Springs if you LOVE supporting entrepreneurial communities, or if you want to make your community more entrepreneurial! buff.ly/gBMzusJ
When I was in Journalism school, the MOST coveted internship was the Oscar Meyer weinermobile. Obviously I had to get a pic with it the other day.
I never got that internship, but I did get an internship with Cardinals Crew TV. The show won an Emmy that year so I ended up alright. 😉
I never got that internship, but I did get an internship with Cardinals Crew TV. The show won an Emmy that year so I ended up alright. 😉
June 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
When I was in Journalism school, the MOST coveted internship was the Oscar Meyer weinermobile. Obviously I had to get a pic with it the other day.
I never got that internship, but I did get an internship with Cardinals Crew TV. The show won an Emmy that year so I ended up alright. 😉
I never got that internship, but I did get an internship with Cardinals Crew TV. The show won an Emmy that year so I ended up alright. 😉
Our next Startup Business Office hour is coming up! Get ready to brainstorm and share ideas and ask questions! buff.ly/iHbYCgL
June 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Our next Startup Business Office hour is coming up! Get ready to brainstorm and share ideas and ask questions! buff.ly/iHbYCgL
Business plan don't have to be a million pages, come to this session and learn how to craft the perfect one page plan! buff.ly/jydEhht
May 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Business plan don't have to be a million pages, come to this session and learn how to craft the perfect one page plan! buff.ly/jydEhht
We did a digital marketing overview, now let's deep dive into SEO and Paid Ads! On June 5th, Tim Valli will give you the tools you need. buff.ly/dA0ClrI
May 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We did a digital marketing overview, now let's deep dive into SEO and Paid Ads! On June 5th, Tim Valli will give you the tools you need. buff.ly/dA0ClrI
Not my event, but my very awesome co-worker is leading this "Public Speaking 101" session. If you want to get more confident with public speaking you should attend on June 4th! buff.ly/zkLafbK
May 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Not my event, but my very awesome co-worker is leading this "Public Speaking 101" session. If you want to get more confident with public speaking you should attend on June 4th! buff.ly/zkLafbK
Who is ready to learn how to use FREE resources to compete with the competitors who have big ad budgets? buff.ly/TFaSnOX
May 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Who is ready to learn how to use FREE resources to compete with the competitors who have big ad budgets? buff.ly/TFaSnOX
Don't forget about our virtual office hours for startups! This will be every last Wed of the month! buff.ly/EGy7JYX
May 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Don't forget about our virtual office hours for startups! This will be every last Wed of the month! buff.ly/EGy7JYX
I cannot wait to attend this! As STL's LGBTQIA+ community & allies navigate an onslaught of attacks & discrimination, they can draw inspiration from the pioneering lives of the region’s queer ancestors. Learn how their historic legacies can inform today's activism & resistance." buff.ly/ZXhkNr1
May 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I cannot wait to attend this! As STL's LGBTQIA+ community & allies navigate an onslaught of attacks & discrimination, they can draw inspiration from the pioneering lives of the region’s queer ancestors. Learn how their historic legacies can inform today's activism & resistance." buff.ly/ZXhkNr1