Hi, I'm Tosca! And a couple of weeks ago I spent 5 minutes with an old Tuscan plumber talking about pipes, but apparently I used the word for fallopian tubes instead. 🇮🇹🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm still taking lessons ofc. That's just a preview of why I never did my intro post. My husband Christopher and I relocated from LA to Tuscany — specifically to Sansepolcro, a tiny medieval town most people have never heard of (but where my brother, his young family, and my parents all moved within the last 3 years). What we didn't fully account for was that the transition would take 13+ months of living in Airbnbs while sorting out a permanent place to live. That's A LOT of other people's beds, bathrooms, and kitchens. 😬 Last week we finally found a temporary apartment. We were supposed to sign the contract on Thursday. I'll let you guess what that happened... Actually nothing yet. We are still waiting. This is Italy. We have made our peace with it. Mostly. 😄 I have celiac disease and some spinal injuries, so that's not amazing with other people's houses. Add in the culture shock, the language learning curve, and trying to build a business through all of it, and something had to give. Other Skool communities I was a member in definitely did. And social media too. I only missed one of those. It wasn't social media. 😉 I'm taking a few more months off social intentionally and focusing on channels that don't require me to perform for an algorithm or send Mark Zuckerberg more money. So I'm finally, officially saying hi here! A little more about me: I run an AI education community here on Skool for women business owners who want to build AI-powered apps and workflows without the tech overwhelm. I'm here to get better at email (I sometimes get it right but other times, well...) get to know you all better and finally stop being the person on the sidelines here. One more thing you should know about me: I have a Chihuahua named Lulu who has strong opinions about Italian cobblestones and has actually gotten a bit better at navigating them but prefers not to, with her tiny feet. 🐾

😂 Okayyyy I had to steal this fun idea from @Julie Butler - who I think borrowed it from @Miri Campbell so it's moving around!!! How fun though (even though I'm sitting here in a dressing gown at the start of winter... a girl can dream about warmer weather already right?!) What’s YOUR sunny season name? 😎 Mine is: SUNNY SANDCASTLE Drop yours below 👇☀️🏖️🌊 SUNNY SEASON NAME = MONTH + DAY BIRTH MONTH 🩴 🏝️ Jan: Fizzy Feb: Toasty Mar: Wiggly Apr: Splashy May: Zesty Jun: Sunny Jul: Crispy Aug: Melty Sep: Snazzy Oct: Breezy Nov: Wobbly Dec: Sparkly BIRTHDAY 🌊 🐚 1: Noodle 2: Popsicle 3: Seagull 4: Flipflop 5: Floatie 6: Coconut 7: Pickle 8: Sprinkler 9: Sunscreen 10: Flamingo 11: Lemonade 12: Sandcastle 13: Sunshine 14: Shrimp 15: Pebble 16: Snorkel 17: Pineapple 18: Hammock 19: Seashell 20: Slushie 21: Sunglasses 22: Picnic 23: Beachball 24: Surfer 25: Towel 26: Jellyfish 27: Cooler 28: Sunhat 29: Banana 30: Paddleboard 31: Mango 😆

I’m thinking of hitting record and letting you watch me actually do the work in real time this week. Just what it actually looks like behind the scenes of my business. I’m tossing up between a couple of things: 1. Writing emails to my list - I need to write one connection/story email - one teaching email - and schedule a sponsor email OR 2. Planning out the rest of Q2 (May + June) - I can show you how I map out content, emails, offers + visibility What would you actually want to see? (And yes… I’ll keep it real - messy middle included 😅)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been paying really close attention to what you actually need support with… and where things feel most powerful inside this space. And something has become really clear: Most of you aren’t here for “more content.” You’re here because you want to actually start sending emails, grow your list, and turn it into something that works for your business. So I’m simplifying things. Going forward, this space is going to be much more focused on: - building your email list - sending emails consistently - and growing your business with email (without relying on social media) You’ll also start to see more structured challenges and step-by-step experiences inside the group, so you’re not just learning… you’re actually implementing. Nothing you’ve already got access to is going anywhere. This is about making the space clearer, more focused, and more useful for you. I’m really excited about this next phase and I think you will be too!

You've just joined a calm space for women building sustainable online businesses - without relying on social media to be visible, grow, or sell. You don’t need to show up everyday. You don’t need to perform. And you don’t need to have everything figured out before you join in. This community is designed to meet you where you are. HOW THIS SPACE WORKS: This isn’t a noisy group or a content dump. Instead, you’ll find: - Thoughtful conversations - Resources that unlock as you participate - A focus on email, collaborations, and relationship-led visibility - Space to grow in a way that feels steady and sustainable You’re welcome to observe quietly at first - or jump straight into conversation. There’s no “right” way to be here. YOUR NEXT STEP: Watch the welcome video below and then comment "GROWTH" in the comments so I know you've seen it. Head over to Level 1 Classroom here so you know how it all works and then come back and post your introduction on the group wall, using the category "Introductions (Level 1+)" so everyone can meet you! You can keep it simple: - What kind of business you’re building - Where you’re currently focusing your energy - One thing you’d love more clarity or momentum around I’m really glad you’re here - welcome. 💫