It's important to see today not as just another “shopping holiday.” It’s a reminder of the courage it takes to build something from nothing. Small Business Saturday honors the visionaries who wake up every day and bet on themselves — the founders, creators, coaches, consultants, service pros, and community builders who carry their families, neighborhoods, and industries on their back. If you’re a small business owner here in LOD… this day is for you. Your work matters. Your consistency matters. Your presence matters. But here’s the truth: Many small businesses don’t need more applause —they need visibility, referrals, and support that actually moves the needle. So today, let’s shift from “likes” to leadership. Here’s How We Can Lift Each Other Today (Takes 2 Minutes): 1. Drop your business in the comments –What do you do? –Who do you serve? –And what problem do you solve right now? 2. Tag another small business owner who deserves recognition. 3. Share ONE specific way we can support you before the year ends.(Don’t be vague — clarity = opportunity.) If you’re in a position to buy… buy from a small business today. If not? Share, repost, tag, refer. Support isn’t always financial — sometimes it’s directional. And if you’re feeling discouraged today… remember this: Small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy, the birthplace of innovation, and the proof that purpose can become prosperity. Every step you take — even the quiet ones is building something that future generations will thank you for. So stand tall today. Your work is bigger than a sale…it’s impact. 👇🏽 Drop your business below — let us celebrate you and support your work today. Let’s amplify each other. Let’s build together. And let’s make this Small Business Saturday unforgettable. LOD Family… it’s our time.

Some of the most gifted, experienced, and purpose-driven people are quietly carrying the same battle: their leadership is outpacing their financial clarity. Not income. Not ambition. Not opportunity. Clarity. You can have vision… You can have calling… You can have talent… But if your financial world feels disorganized, reactive, or uncertain, your leadership will always run heavier than it should. This week, take 3 minutes to check in with yourself: 1. What’s strengthening your financial confidence right now? Intentional planning, forecasting, saving, budgeting, discipline — name it. 2. What’s quietly draining your leadership energy? A bill you keep delaying… A decision you haven’t made… A gap you haven’t acknowledged… A number you’ve been avoiding… Unmade financial decisions create more leadership fatigue than long work hours ever will. 3. What area is God nudging you to steward with more intention? Because greater impact always requires greater stewardship. When you get financially clear, something shifts: - Your decisions get sharper - Your strategy gets cleaner - Your confidence gets louder - Your momentum gets easier You don’t need more hustle this week. You need alignment that gives you oxygen. You don’t need to force results. You need clarity that protects your energy. You don’t need to work harder. You need a system that supports the vision God trusted you with. 🔥 Your money follows your mindset. 🔥 Your outcomes follow your habits. 🔥 Your next level requires capacity — not chaos. Question for you: 👉🏽 What’s one financial decision you know would bring you more peace, clarity, or momentum if you made it this week? Drop it below. Let’s elevate together.