Hi! I'm Stephanie! I'm passionate about building impactful partnerships, enabling businesses to grow, and making sure the social impact community thrives. With over a decade of consistently generating seven and eight figure annual revenue for companies, I understand what it takes to drive success.

Over the last 15 years working with non-profit, government and for profit businesses, I've developed a unique process for building community and generating revenue through a partnership growth mindset. I've been fortunate to develop programs and partnerships that have touched lives across the globe, from India to the United States and beyond. I've created thousands of ecosystems and opportunities that unite governments, educators, employers, and donors to make tangible change.

I believe that together we can achieve great things and am committed to paving the way for a more inclusive, impactful future.

Stephanie Wilson

I can coach a multi-million dollar proposal team, but coaching volleyball felt terrifying.

For years, I've lived and breathed volleyball—even having a court right in my front yard! But passion for a sport doesn't automatically translate into coaching skill. This thinking held me back.

Professionally, I'm confident coaching teams through complex proposals, government funding, and partnership strategies. 

But volleyball felt different. It was my pure outlet, my passion - what if I wasn't any good at it?

This year, I decided to challenge that fear. I took the leap and started coaching a regional training team of 15U/16U girls.

The results?

It's better than I ever imagined.

The skills I use in professional settings like mentoring, strategy, driving a team—are incredibly relevant on the court.

And yes, getting a clothespin that says "Fav Coach" at a tournament this weekend absolutely made my year! 🥳

My takeaway? Don't let the fear of the unknown sideline you. 

That simple phrase, "I don't know how to do this yet, but I'm willing to learn," is the easiest first step to unlocking unexpected growth. 

You may just surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Ready to take the leap? What small risk are you committing to take this week to step outside your comfort zone?

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Volleyball #Coaching #ChallengeYourself

Cross-Sector Growth Strategist | $100M+ in Government & Partner Funding Secured | Nonprofit • Tech • Education • SaaS | Founder – The Uplift Collective

In two days, we hit the road for a month-long adventure.

Some vacation time, some work days, and a LOT of hours together - twenty-four a day for thirty days straight to be exact.

We did not take our annual road trip last year for a lot of reasons, so this one feels extra special.

He is my favourite person in the world, and every time we do a trip like this, I fall even more in love with him. 

For the way he sees life. 

For the way he interacts with strangers. 

For the way we show up for each other - him driving, me taking meetings.

I will share pieces of this year’s journey as we go.

Here is to adventure, love, and the balance of work and rest that somehow always feels right when you are on the road.

#JoinMe #Roadtrip

I’m equal parts terrified and thrilled to share this.

Because this one… it means something.

It’s built from every proposal written, every “not this time” email, every partnership formed, and every win celebrated over the last 20 years.

After months of work (and a few too many coffees), Sandra and I are launching something we wish existed when we started out.

Introducing The Funding Compass.

If you’ve ever spent hours searching for grants, rewriting proposals, or wondering how to turn one-time wins into steady, reliable funding — this is for you.

Between Sandra Saric and I, we’ve spent over two decades writing, reviewing, and funding proposals.

We’ve seen how competition has intensified, how partnerships have become harder to build, and how organizations are pushed to maximize their own piece of the pie instead of expanding what’s possible together.

We knew there had to be a better way.

✨ The Funding Compass helps organizations to not just find funding and win it but to turn opportunities into sustainable, predictable revenue streams.

It’s designed to bring clarity to the process, structure to your strategy, and momentum to your mission.

Because funding shouldn’t feel like chaos. It should feel like confidence.

Check it out: www.thefundingcompass.com

This isn’t just a launch — it’s a milestone built on every late night, every lesson, and every “try again.” And we’re just getting started. Join us!

Jedno #Funding #Government #SocialImpact 

Also - feedback is always welcome. We've already made improvements since it was launched to our Insider's Group.

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Open article: The Funding Compass - Never Miss a Funding Opportunity Again by thefundingcompass.com

The Funding Compass - Never Miss a Funding Opportunity Again

I woke up sick today.

And for the first time in a long time, it is just a regular cold.

Not the kind that comes from pushing too hard for too long. 

Not the kind where you finally slow down, take a break, and your body crashes the moment you exhale. The vacation cold. The post-deadline flu. The crash that happens right when you finally breathe.

Our bodies remember what we try to ignore. They hold the exhaustion we keep pushing through.

So this time, I am grateful. Grateful that this cold is just a cold. 

Just a normal, human, everyday cold.

It feels almost like a sign of progress. 

That maybe (just maybe) I am finally learning what balance looks like.

Sometimes the smallest things remind you that healing does not always look like rest. 

Sometimes it looks like living at a pace your body can keep up with.

#ProgressOverPerfection #TakeCareOfYourself #RestAndRelax

There's a light snow falling outside this morning. ☃️
Everything is quiet.
Still.

It's the kind of morning that reminds me how easy it is to overlook the quiet when life moves fast.

Today, I'm choosing to notice it.
To appreciate the space between what was and what is coming.

Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is slow down enough to hear yourself think. ❄️

#Grateful #SlowDown

This week had wins. It also had moments of doubt, long pauses, and those quiet “am I doing this right” check ins.

That is the part of building something new that most people never see.

The good and the uncertain are always happening at the same time.

We launched things.
People showed up.
Feedback came in.
Progress is real.

And at the same time, I am learning, adjusting, and growing just as fast as the work itself.

It is a reminder that creating something meaningful is rarely smooth.

It stretches you, surprises you, humbles you, and energizes you… sometimes all in the same day.

If you are in a season where the wins and the wobble live side by side, you are not alone.

Both are part of the story. CHEERS TO GROWING AND IMPROVING!

What did this week teach you?

#SeasonofGrowth Jedno #Leadership #Authenticity

I AM A FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR.
Wait. What? Really? How did that happen?

I should have posted this yesterday.
You know, ON the ACTUAL National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day.
But for all the reasons I am sure many people face… I didn’t.
So here we are. One day late, still just as proud.

I never pictured myself in this world. I did the work. I led teams. I supported organizations. But entrepreneur felt like a title for other people.

And yet… here I am.

And what is EVEN BETTER than becoming an entrepreneur myself?

Building something with a cofounder who is also a woman.

Someone who brings her own brilliance and strength.
Someone who sees the vision and helps expand it.
Someone who wants to build something that makes a real difference.

There is something powerful about creating something with another woman who leads with integrity, purpose, and an enormous amount of heart. Shout out to you Sandra Saric!!!

So, to every woman who has stepped into something new, surprising, or brave this year… I see you.

#FemaleEntrepreneurship #FromFriendsToFounders Jedno

In the past few weeks, I’ve had conversations with nonprofit leaders and a common thread keeps surfacing.

Everyone’s trying to lead through change while the rules keep shifting.

The opportunities are still there, but they’re smaller, faster, and harder to catch.

A pilot project here. 

A short-term funding window there. 

A new initiative that may not exist by next fiscal year.

What I’m hearing over and over again is that leadership today feels less like strategy and more like triage. 

Leaders are holding their teams together, 
managing funder relationships, 
and trying to stay innovative when the ground won’t stop moving.

The challenge isn’t just finding funding anymore. It’s learning how to diversify it. 

Resilience has always been part of this work. But agility, well that’s becoming the new superpower.

If you are a leader in this space, the best thing you can do right now is stay curious.

Ask what else your organization could offer beyond its current programs.

Reach out to partners in different sectors.

Look at where your mission intersects with economic priorities.

Diversification starts with curiosity, not capacity.

You've got this!!!

#GovernmentFunding #RevenueDiversification #MakingADifference #BusinessDevelopment

Yesterday I had one of those conversations that fills you with pure joy.

The kind where you pause for a second, smile, and think, THIS is why I do this work.

Someone I have had the privilege of working with just had their second proposal approved.

Seeing their excitement, their relief, and their sense of possibility made my whole day.

What makes it even better is remembering the journey, all the learning, the refining, the patience it takes to get to this point. 

Every funded proposal carries a story of persistence and growth.

I am so proud of the work they are doing, and so grateful to play even a small role in helping bring their vision to life.

Here’s to more of these conversations.

The quiet wins that remind us that momentum builds one “yes” at a time.

#CelebratingWins #GovernmentFunding #ProposalDevelopment #BusinessDevelopment

Every now and then someone says something that hits you in a way you did not expect. That happened yesterday.

I was in a conversation that flowed easily. We talked about work and life. We were catching up because it had been a few years since we spoke and a lot had changed in both our lives. 

At one point she said she always remembered and valued that I wasn't an ego driven leader.

It stopped me for a moment because it reminded me why I do this work. 

I care about helping people work together in ways that feel honest, supportive, and real. 

I care about creating connection. 

I care about clearing the noise so teams and partners can do their best work together.

Her comment felt less like praise and more like a small reminder that I am on the right path. 

The work matters because the people matter.

What is something someone said to you recently that stayed with you?

#HonestConversations #Connections #Leadership #Impact

It is raining here today and honestly… it matches my brain.
When it rains it pours and I am all up in my head about balance.

We have our very first Jedno workshop next week and I am so excited about it. 

It is free, it is useful, and it is built to help people avoid the funding mistakes we see all the time. And did I say it's our FIRST!?!?! Eeekk!!

And yet here I am trying to walk that fine line between sharing something exciting for us and not turning my feed into a parade of promotions.

People do not come to LinkedIn to be sold to.

They come for connection and insight and a little bit of humanity.

So here is the balance I am trying to hold today.
I want to share what we are building because I know it will help people.
I also want to respect the space and the people in it.

If you are in the world of government funding or know someone who is, the workshop is there for you next week. Link in first comment (hope to see you there).

If not, I hope you still see me as someone who shows up with intention, not noise.

Maybe that is the real balance.

Leading with value first and letting people decide what they need.

What helps you stay centered when everything starts to pour at once?

#Leadership #FromFriendsToFounders #GovernmentFunding #SocialImpact

If your feed is full of budget reactions and you’re thinking about scrolling past, I get it.

But here’s why it might be worth a closer look (at the document itself, not my post lol).

This year’s federal budget puts most of its weight behind a few big focus areas. 

Nearly 80 percent of the investments are directed toward two priorities: protecting Canada’s long-term economic and national strength, and reducing costs for Canadians.

The biggest areas of investment are housing, infrastructure, artificial intelligence and innovation capacity, national defence and cybersecurity, and support for businesses looking to scale or stay competitive.

There’s also a shift in how the government plans to spend overall: less on day-to-day operations, more on long-term projects it believes will shape Canada’s future economy.

What’s quieter this year are broader investments in education systems, immigration supports, nonprofit capacity, or community development — except for some targeted programs like youth employment and support for personal support workers in health care.

So while you don’t need to read every page of the 300-plus page document, it’s worth spending a few minutes looking up the areas that matter to you. 

Budgets don’t just reflect spending — they reflect priorities. And those priorities affect where opportunities flow next.

#FederalBudget2025 #CanadianEconomy #CanadaStrong

I'm at #SaasNorth today and tomorrow! Say hi if you see me!

#SN2025 Jedno

Launching something new always comes with a mix of excitement and nerves.

And this week has reminded me why I care so deeply about this work.

Over the years I have watched incredible organizations pour their hearts into proposals only to hear no.

Not because their ideas were weak.

Not because their mission lacked value.

But because the application itself got in the way.

So for our very first free workshop at Jedno, we chose to tackle this head on.

Three Proposal Mistakes That Make Funders Say No

This is a live session for leaders who want more clarity, stronger positioning and a better understanding of what funders actually look for.

If you work in a nonprofit or start up organization and you're trying to be more successful with funding, this session will absolutely support you.

It is practical.

It is accessible.

And it comes from years of reviewing, writing and winning proposals across sectors.

You can grab your spot here:
https://lnkd.in/edR_dSG4

I am really looking forward to this one. It is going to be a powerful conversation and I hope to see you there.

#FirstWorkshop #SoExcited #MakingADifference

Open article: Crack the Funding Code: 3 Proposal Mistakes That Keep You From Winning Big by eventbrite.ca

Crack the Funding Code: 3 Proposal Mistakes That Keep You From Winning Big

I love a good audience engagement moment, don't you? 

During a recent presentation, the facilitator asked a simple question:

“When you hear the word performance, what’s the first word that comes to mind?”

The answers filled the screen in a word cloud: results, excellence, consistency, mindset, success, talent, grit.

What struck me most was how few of the responses were about people.

So much of how we measure performance focuses on outcomes and efficiency, not the human side that makes those results possible.

Performance is more than metrics.

It’s Connection. 
Clarity. 
Consistency. 
Care.
(I'll stop here cause I can't think of any more C's 😂 )

It’s how people feel supported enough to keep showing up and growing.

If you asked your team this question, what word would you hope to see appear?

I’d love to hear yours.

#Outcomes #Leadership #SocialImpact
Jedno The Uplift Collective

Yesterday I saw so many posts about gratitude. And I LOVED READING EVERY ONE OF THEM!!!

But It also reminded me that thankfulness does not need a date on the calendar. 

It is a practice. Something we can choose every day.

Today I am thankful for amazing friends who always show up, a business that is finding its rhythm, and a cofounder who is just as inspired to make a difference with the work we do. (And tissues, I'm so thankful to the inventor of tissues)

Gratitude changes everything. 

It turns the everyday into evidence that we are moving in the right direction.

What are you thankful for today?

The Canadian War Museum invites you to learn more about Canada’s military history during Remembrance Week.

The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Admission is free.

On Remembrance Day, visit the museum’s webpage to watch the light shining through Memorial Hall at the Canadian War Museum. At exactly 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, sunlight enters through a single window in Memorial Hall, illuminating the headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier.

Link: https://lnkd.in/e3Uh-rXs

Canadian War Museum
#WeRemember #UnknownSoldier #CanadianWarMuseum

Open article: Memorial Hall Visitation and Livestream | Canadian War Museum by warmuseum.ca

Memorial Hall Visitation and Livestream | Canadian War Museum

Choose your favorite ⬇️ and pretend the universe sent it just for you.

1️⃣  Seats are free but your next funding opportunity is priceless.

2️⃣  Your proposal deserves a glow up.

3️⃣  The algorithm brought you here for a reason.

4️⃣ We promise this will be more fun than reformatting a budget spreadsheet.

5️⃣ Your weekend self might scroll. Your weekday self will thank you.

SEE YOU THURSDAY AT NOON EST!!!

If you are reading this on a Saturday night, THIS post might be your sign.

You could be anywhere right now, but you are here.

Thinking about work. Thinking about growth. (Ok, that's probably not what you were originally thinking about but now that we said it you are 😂 )

And probably wondering why funding always feels so complicated. (Because aren't we all?)

Good news. We've got you covered.

This Thursday, join our live workshop and learn how to avoid the proposal mistakes that keep great ideas from getting funded.

It is free, fast, and might just make your next proposal a lot stronger.

Link in comments.

Now back to your weekend. 👋

Innovative Marketer | Revenue Generator | Brand Builder | Bestselling Author

You’ve built the business. You’ve led the teams. Now it’s time to turn your journey into a legacy—with a book, a brand, and a message that lasts.

But here’s the problem: the digital world moves fast, and it’s noisy.

You know you need visibility—maybe for speaking gigs, media, board seats, consulting—but the endless options (LinkedIn, YouTube, podcasting, blogging, funnels…) are overwhelming. You don’t want to spend the next 12 months “figuring it out.”

That’s where I come in.

I help legacy-driven founders and executives transform their experience into authority assets—without writing a word or managing content chaos.

* We turn your story into a strategic book.
* We position your brand to attract high-level opportunities.
* We amplify your voice with done-for-you visibility.

Whether you're preparing for a business exit, seeking board roles, launching a consultancy, or just want your legacy captured powerfully, I provide the system, support, and strategy to make it happen.

If you’ve ever said:
“I know I should write a book…”
“I just need someone to help me package it all…”
“I want my voice to stand out without shouting online…”

Then let’s talk.

You’ve already made your mark. Let’s make it last.

* Message me or book a free coaching call here: https://calendly.com/legacythoughtleaders/legacy
* Learn more: https://petegrimes.com/

Pete Grimes

We try to do a lot with the same 24 hours.
We can’t be in two places at once, but this weekend in Florence, I came close.

One moment, I’m running a 10k beside my daughter.
The next, I’m pacing the final 5k of my wife’s marathon, crossing the finish line with her.

Two races.
One amazing city.
One unforgettable family milestone.

And here’s the part people miss in the highlight reel:
It’s not easy.
Trying to balance business and pleasure.
Being there for clients and family.
Waking up early. Working late.
Missing some shared time sightseeing…being spread too thin.

We hear so often that life isn’t perfect…but we try….

And sometimes life is perfect.

Side by side.
Doing something hard, together.

I won’t lie: My legs are sore.
But I’m incredibly grateful.
The memories of running through the streets of one of my favorite cities with the people I love will outlast every ache.

Here’s your reminder:
Make space for the moments that become stories.
They don’t wait.
But they can be immortalized;)

Turning Leaders Into Authors in 6 Weeks: No Writing Required | No ghostwriting | Bestselling Author Turning Your Voice into a Bestselling Book, Brand, Movement & Opportunities | AI Marketing

Miami has reinvented itself many times.
From rum-runners to retirees. From the Rat Pack to DJ's..
From crypto to condo booms...

Now… it’s AI’s turn.

Last night’s Miami AI Hub event showed just how fast this community is growing. 

The room was packed with founders, builders, researchers, and operators leaning into what comes next.

Having NVIDIA in the house as a keynote didn’t hurt either.

A shout out and thank you to the speakers like Burhan Sebin, Alex Pazos, Ayush Jain, and John Marshall for pushing Miami forward.

The momentum here is real. And as John said: "Momentum is the best moat for business."

 And it's just getting started.

#MiamiAIHub #MiamiTech #GenerativeAI #NVIDIA #eMergeAmericas #AICommunity #AIInnovation

“The building blocks of music belong to us, to human beings.” — Sting
Sting said this while warning about AI in music.
And it hits even harder when you remember the Police album Ghost in the Machine.

That project wrestled with a simple question.
What happens when the systems around us become louder than the soul inside us?

Same question today.
Different technology.

Everyone is using automation.
Everyone is publishing more.
Everyone is scaling faster.

And yet most content feels like the machine.
Not the human.

Here is the part most people overlook.
The special sauce isn’t the tool.
It’s the heart you pour into it.

This is the backbone of the Legacy Thought Leaders method.
You give the system your lived stories.
Your earned wisdom.
Your perspective that comes from real experience.
Then the tools amplify it across every channel.
Not the other way around.

1. You speak your truth
We extract the stories and insights only you could say.

2. AI supports the structure
It organizes.
It repurposes.
It scales.
But it never replaces the heartbeat behind the message.

3. Your book becomes the engine
Fueling LinkedIn.
Fueling email.
Fueling keynotes, clips, blogs, and your entire brand ecosystem.

4. Your presence feels human again
Not automated.
Not synthetic.
Not generic.
Real.

This is how you stand out in a world full of noise.
You add heart to the robot.
You give the machine something worth amplifying.

And as we head into the holidays.
I’m opening this opportunity to five professionals who want to step into 2026 strong.

Authentic.
Clear.
Impactful.

A complete book in 2025.
A custom branding campaign ready for 2026.
A content engine powered by your real voice.

If you want to be one of those five, DM me.
And until then, wishing you a meaningful and restorative Thanksgiving, filled with family, friends, food, and football! ;)

Your CPA has been trying to tell you the same thing for years.
 Quietly.
 Through gritted teeth.
 While staring at your “creative” year-end receipts.

“The most important investment you can make is in yourself.” — Warren Buffett

Most leaders say they’ll write their book “when things slow down.”
They DIY the idea.
They dabble.
They save drafts titled “Chapter 1 — FINAL — FINAL — REAL FINAL.”
And somehow end another year with no book.

Just questionable expenses your CPA can’t categorize.

You know…like the standing desk treadmill that became a clothes rack….

Your CPA feels things.

They watch you write off gadgets. Subscriptions. “Business-related ambiance.”
But the one investment that would actually compound?
Still sitting on a wish list.

They dream of the day you bring them a legitimate write-off.
Something that builds authority.
Not another aspirational purchase that never paid off.

A unique Done-For-You book that is an authentic reflection of you doesn’t just solve the problem.

It eliminates the bottleneck entirely.
You speak.
The system captures.
Your voice.
Your perspective.
Your lived expertise: shaped into a book that sounds like you on your best day.

No keyboard marathons.
No stalled chapters.
No “I’ll get to it after Q1… Q2… Q3…” loop.
Just an extended interview session..
A finished manuscript.
And months of reclaimed time your CPA will admire almost as much as the clean write-off.

If you want to turn a recorded conversation into a bestselling book and a visibility system that generates real opportunities: inbound investors, media, and event organizers;  there’s a simple path.

It’s the same process I’m opening for a small group of executives who want a rare double whammy: a clean write-off and the ability to roll into 2026 with a finished book and authority platform.

Book → IP → Opportunity Pipeline
DM me to see how it works.

Most people think AI makes content soulless.
It does…but that only happens when you feed it the wrong things.

If you give AI noise…
you get noise back.

That’s why so many leaders feel like their posts could have been written by anyone.

No edge. 
No perspective. 
No heartbeat.

But here’s what the best operators have figured out:
AI doesn’t generate your voice.
It reflects it.

Feed it your real stories.
Your lived experience.
Your tone.
Your hard-earned lessons from the field.

And something interesting happens.

The automation doesn’t get colder.
It gets warmer.
More human.
More “you.”

Because a strong story is a signal.
AI just carries that signal further, faster than you can on your own.

Your book becomes the source material.
Your chapters become raw fuel.
And suddenly your posts, podcasts, newsletters, webpages…
they all sound like the same leader.
The same voice.
Just multiplied.

That’s the moment the robot gets its soul.

If you want the same advantage,
a book done by the end of the year and your entire 2026 personal-branding engine built from it, good news:

We just opened 5 seats for our year-end Authority Sprint.
 ✔ Book done in 2025
 ✔ Customized Marketing built for 2026
 ✔ Write-off ready this year

We’re keeping it small so every author gets real attention and real momentum out the gate.

DM me for the calendar link if you’re interested in one of the final spots

AI only amplifies what you feed it

Everyone’s writing content.
Few are writing chapters that outlast them.

Every feed looks the same:
Tips, tactics, templates.

The volume keeps going up.
But trust?
It’s going down.

That’s Authority Inflation.

It happens when everyone is publishing but few are saying something original.

When the supply of “thought leadership” explodes,
its perceived value drops,  just like currency.

Likes rise.
Impact falls.

It’s not that leaders have nothing to say.
It’s that they’re spending credibility faster than they’re earning it.

Visibility fades.
Authority compounds, however. If done correctly.

You don’t need more content.
You need clarity, consistency, and compounding value.

Instead of chasing algorithms,
build frameworks that outlive them.

Because viral posts get forgotten.
But foundational ideas get referenced.

If you’re ready to stop feeding the algorithm
and start fueling your impact,
DM me the word IMPACT.

I’ll share a simple framework that helps leaders turn ideas into assets that last…and do it fast.

Stop feeding the algorithm. Start fueling your impact.

The Hidden Cost of “Authority Inflation”
Everyone’s posting louder than ever.
But fewer are being heard.

We’ve mistaken visibility for credibility.
And it’s quietly draining influence from real leaders.

That’s Authority Inflation.

When every post looks the same,
the rarest thing left in your industry is original authority.

The algorithm rewards motion.
Your market rewards meaning.

Most chase followers.
A few build frameworks that attract boards, press, and opportunity.

The difference isn’t talent.
It’s strategy.

You can post daily for attention…
Or publish once and earn credibility for years.

Short-term reach fades.
Long-term authority compounds.

Just say you’re done feeding the algorithm and you're ready to start fueling your impact 

Want the playbook top execs & founders use to turn ideas into influence?
DM me IMPACT.

Want to give your family something they’ll never return?
Not a gift card. Not a gadget.
But a moment. A voice. 
A memory, captured forever.

We’ve all said:
“I wish I had asked them more.”

This week… ask.
Not just “How are you?”
Ask:
🔹 “What’s your earliest memory—and why has it stayed with you?”
 🔹 “What was one of the hardest things you ever faced… and how did you get through it?”

These are more than questions.
They’re windows into who they really are.
They uncover strength you didn’t know was inherited.
And they bring back stories no one’s told in decades.

Ask:
🔹 “What’s the most important lesson Grandma ever taught you?”
 🔹 “What’s a story you think our whole family should hear?”
 🔹 “How do you want to be remembered?”

And yes, those “greatest hits” stories will show up too:
The ones you’ve heard a hundred times…
that still make you laugh until your stomach hurts.
That’s part of it. 
That’s the magic.

This list of the “10 Must-Ask Questions to Preserve Family Stories” isn’t a limiting script.
The questions are starting points to get the conversation going.

And involve others. Turn it into a group experience.
Let the conversation wander. Let it surprise you.
The magic isn’t in the list.
It’s in what it unlocks.

Save this list.
Use it during your next dinner, your next walk, call, or coffee.
And, if you can, record them! These conversations (in audio and/or transcripts) become family heirlooms. 
I know: We’ve done it!

🎁 And share this with someone else who also values family like you do.

Because these aren’t just stories.
They’re roots.
They’re blueprints.
They’re treasures
They’re the quiet truths that built your life.

Start now.
Not someday.
Because these stories won’t be around forever…
Unless we do something about it.

Your CPA has seen things.
Receipts. Write-offs.
And now… your “investment” decisions.

You show up with a $4,000 leather weekender.
He squints.

He knows that bag didn’t increase your authority.

Then you show up with a book draft.
Interviews booked.
A launch roadmap in Notion.

He nods with the quiet pride of a man who loves orderly line items.

“Finally,” he whispers. “A deductible that actually does something.”

Here’s the funny part.
Leaders still try to publish and pray.
They toss a manuscript into the universe like a lottery ticket.

Your CPA calls that “unstructured risk.”
I call it “hoping the algorithm loves you.”

Momentum is different:
>Message aligned.
>Content preloaded.
>Distribution mapped before you hit publish.

Your accountant wipes a tear.
“This,” he says, “is responsible behavior.”

Because structure compounds.
Noise doesn’t.

And nothing delights a CPA more than compounding.
So while everyone else is writing off gadgets, gear, and questionable “business dinners,”
You’re writing off your own growth.

And building an asset that pays you back long after tax season.

If you’re done betting on luck and ready to build momentum.
DM me “MOMENTUM.”
And I’ll share the map I use to turn books into opportunities.

If someone in your circle keeps “waiting for the right time.”
Send this to them before another quarter disappears.

A CPA's View: Publish and Pray. Or...

Your CPA doesn’t judge your dreams.
Just your receipts.

Especially when those dreams involve “writing a book this year.”

Most leaders head into year-end with two options:
DIY the book themselves.
Or hand it to a Done-For-You team that actually gets it finished.

Your CPA has opinions about both.

DIY Mode is where book projects go to collect dust.
You research.
You outline.
You start Chapter 1 fourteen different ways.
And somehow end up with zero pages your CPA can classify as “progress.”

They look at your expenses and think:
“Interesting. No manuscript. But plenty of ‘creative purchases.’”

Done-For-You Mode is the one time your accountant actually smiles.
You talk.
The system captures.
The book gets built without the chaos tax.

Authority assets appear.
And the write-off finally makes sense.

Your CPA whispers:
 “Finally. Something I can file without Advil.”

Because a finished book creates opportunities.
Opportunities compound.
And compounding makes your CPA emotional.

It’s the same process I’m offering to leaders who want a strategic finish to the year: book done, write-off locked, brand platform built for 2026 momentum.

I made a short video showing how it works. DM me ‘momentum’ if you want the link.

Remember WALL-E?
A world where automation made everything effortless.
People stopped moving.
Stopped thinking.
Stopped caring.
And somehow… the only character who felt anything was the little robot who protected a single plant like it mattered.

That film feels less like fiction these days.
Automation everywhere.
Content everywhere.
Connection nowhere.

But here’s what most miss.
WALL-E wasn’t compelling because he was a robot.
He was compelling because he had a heart.
Curiosity.
Care.
A spark of something real in a world that forgot what “real” looked like.

That’s the same gap I see in today’s content landscape.
Most creators start with the tools.
They feed the machine noise.
And the output feels exactly like you’d expect.
Clean.
Optimized.
And empty.

The smart ones do it differently.
They start with the heartbeat.

This is the model we’re sharing this week.
A system that uses automation… without losing its soul.

Level 1. The Source. A Real Voice
Before any tool enters the picture, you capture the spark.
Lived stories.
Hard-earned insights.
Human truth.
The heartbeat that powers everything else.
Your “plant” moment.

Level 2. The Converter. AI Tools
Then the tech wakes up.
Structure.
Summaries.
Drafts.
Repurposing.
Distribution.
Cold machinery guided by warm intent.
Automation with a pulse.

Level 3. The Output. Your Authentic Content System
From one story, dozens of assets radiate outward.
LinkedIn posts.
Keynote ideas.
Email sequences.
Blogs.
Short clips.
Web copy.
One narrative.
Many channels.

Level 4. The Result. A Brand With a Pulse
You sound like you.
You build trust.
You attract opportunities.
And you stand out in a noisy AI world because you didn’t outsource your identity… you amplified it.

Ready to build an engine with a pulse?

Five lucky professionals will have their book done in 2025, and turn their book into a unique platform and customized branding campaign ready for 2026.
If you want to be one of those five, DM me.

“Your legacy is every life you’ve touched.” — Maya Angelou
Most brilliant leaders have already touched many lives...

They’ve built credibility.
They’ve lived the story.
They’ve earned the insight.

But that impact?
Still invisible.
Buried in Zoom calls, notes, and quiet wins no one ever sees.

Here’s the truth: 
No one’s coming to extract it for you.

And “someday”?
It’s not a strategy.

If you want your story to mean something, it has to be seen.
If you want it to last, it has to be published.

This is the season most people slow down.

But some leaders?
They look back, not to rest, but to reignite.
They turn reflection into momentum.
Lessons into legacy.

Every Q4 decision compounds.
Each one becomes next year’s advantage.

Build the book.
Build the brand.
Build your leadership tree.
Build a ripple effect that lasts…

Walk into the new year as a published author.
And yes, it’s tax-deductible (speak with your CPA;).

If you want to learn how,
reach out for a call, or using the link in the comments.

Surely those whose lives you’ve already touched will be cheering you on!

I don’t even trust my GPS 100%
But it’s extremely helpful. 
We have to use our own navigational skills, or we lose them. 
This is a great post that explains the far-reaching impact of forgetting this in the context of ChatGPT: 
Don’t lose your own navigational skills…

Influencer (700+ Brand Collabs) 🧠 AI & Marketing Consultant 📢 Former CMO 📩 DM for Influencer Partnerships ➡️ Follow for AI & business growth tips.

ChatGPT is negatively impacting how our brains work.

MIT revealed what it’s doing (plus a simple fix).

Most of us have felt it:

↳ You start relying on AI for daily work.
↳ Then try doing it alone, and it suddenly feels harder.

MIT’s Media Lab recently ran one of the first studies on how using AI affects our brains.

Over four months, researchers used brain scans to study three groups of people doing a writing task:

• One wrote completely on their own.
• One used Google Search.
• One used ChatGPT.

The results were eye-opening.

The study found that using AI can lead to:

1. Memory loss

➟ 83% of ChatGPT users couldn’t recall a single sentence they had written minutes earlier.
➟ Those who wrote without AI remembered normally.

2. Reduced Brain Power

➟ A 47% drop in brain connectivity was recorded in ChatGPT users.
➟ And the effect continued even after they stopped using AI.

3. Decreased Learning

➟ Mental effort, which drives learning, dropped by 33%.
➟ That’s the price we pay for finishing faster.

The good news:

↳ You don’t need to abandon AI completely.

The research showed that you can still have:

• Stronger memory
• Better brain activity
• Higher-quality work

All while using AI, if you use it intentionally.

Their recommendation ➟ Don’t start with AI.

Start with your own ideas first, then bring AI in later to refine, edit, or expand.

Use it as an assistant or editor, not a substitute for thinking.

Because this isn't the first time our brains have faced this challenge.

We’ve seen this pattern before:

▸ When we type instead of writing by hand.
▸ When we take photos instead of observing.
▸ When we follow GPS instead of navigating ourselves.

Every time we let a tool think for us too early, we weaken our own process.

The solution is simple ➟ be intentional.
↳ Use your brain to think, learn, and create. Then let AI help polish the result.

Here's what to remember: 

When you hand over your thinking too early, you're not just working faster. You're actually rewiring your brain.

👀 What’s one task you’ll never let AI take over? Share it below!

📌 Learn 30 free AI tools in 30 days: https://bit.ly/48woPL4  

👉 Follow me Andrew Bolis for more and 🔄 Repost this to help others use AI

The purest summary of legacy over noise…timeless authority in one line.
Franklin said it nearly 300 years ago — and it’s still the best branding advice you’ll ever get. Especially in this  era of content overload:

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”
 — Benjamin Franklin

Every generation has its version of noise.
Ours just happens to scroll.

We’ve mistaken visibility for value.
We’re posting more than ever, but saying less that actually matters.

Franklin didn’t have LinkedIn...
He had legacy.

He understood what most creators forget:
 → Authority isn’t built in volume. It’s built in value.
 → Impact isn’t about reach. It’s about resonance.
 → Your story doesn’t have to go viral, it has to go deep.

Practical Takeaway:
 Before you hit “post,” ask, 
“Would I still stand by this five years from now?”

If the answer’s yes, publish it.
If not, refine it until it’s something worth remembering.

And if you’re ready to create something that lasts longer than the algorithm, is worth remembering, and still you'd stand by this 5-10-20 years from now...
DM me the word “Legacy”,

I had to repost this: it made me smile and maybe you will too;)

One small sign turned this quiet dog into a local legend of kindness. 🐶❤️

‎Tubbs used to sit quietly by the fence, watching people pass by. Some avoided him, thinking he wasn’t friendly. 

Then one day, his owner put up a small sign that said, “Tubbs is a friendly dog.” 🐾

That simple gesture changed everything. People began to stop, talk to him, and share a moment of joy. Visitors came from near and far just to meet him and feel the warmth he had to give.
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‎It’s amazing how something so small can make such a big difference. Tubbs’ story reminds us that understanding often begins with openness. When we take the time to see others with compassion instead of judgment, we create space for connection and trust.
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‎There’s a quiet lesson here about how kindness grows. It doesn’t need big actions or grand words. Just a willingness to reach out. Tubbs shows us that friendship can start with a simple hello and a kind heart. 


In a world that can feel divided, stories like his remind us that empathy is what brings us together.
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‎♻️ Repost if you believe everyday acts of care make the world brighter.

‎➕ Follow me, Ed Samane, for more stories that inspire, move hearts, and celebrate humanity. ✅
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📽️ : @juliya524I
‎#kindness #friendship #community #dogs #love #inspiration #compassion

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