Last month I earned $186.25 through Beacons and Skool affiliate commissions. It is a modest amount, but it feels good to see the progress. I earned this because I spent August sharing things I use and find valuable with people I have built relationships with online. I didn't have to create anything from scratch or create hours of content. I'm glad I stopped waiting for a massive windfall and focused on helping a few people solve actual problems. These commissions prove that the foundation is starting to take shape. Scaling a side hustle (especially a faceless one) takes time and patience. You have to commit to the process, even when you are just starting to see small returns. This journey taught me that building trust is the most important step in digital marketing. I want to hear about your progress. What is one small win you had in your side hustle during August?

You do not need to wait until you have a “real business” or “real designer” to have a website you actually love. Recently, I found Beacons, and it changed everything about how I show up online. I stopped apologizing for my site. Stopped dreading edits. Their templates are smart, strategic, and honestly just… stunning. But more than that? They’re doable. Even if you’re not a designer. Even if tech makes your eye twitch. If your website’s been sitting on the “someday” list, I can’t recommend this enough. Take a peek: https://beacons.ai/signup?c=elle.fivestarlife And if you end up using them? Send me your site. I want to cheer you on.

Thank you for joining the Five Star Life Club. Here we try to get back to building the life and business that we don't want to escape from. We'd love to know more about you so let us in on all of your fabulousness 💅🏼 and creative genius whenever you feel ready. @Ada Isnt-Real @Bianca Lee @Brandi Foutch @Carrie Crews @Celeste London @Chrystal Blaylock @Deborah Cocks @Jeana H @Jennifer Weiner @Kelly Otis @Keyla Brown @Krista Vandermark @Mayte Herrera @Mohammed Gad @Pedro Rodriguez @Roseann Savoury @Sabrina Nichols Johnson

Today's word is: Procrastiworking (v.) Spending three hours doing business tasks that were absolutely not the business task you needed to do. On your next brain break, create your version of procrastiworking & post below. Include the link to your post if you post it to social media so we can interact!!! ⬇️

Welcome to Freebie Friday, where members can showcase a complimentary resource created to support another woman’s business journey. Drop your freebie in the comments below. Your offering may include: 🗝️ Checklists 📖 Guides or ebooks 🖥️ Templates 🎓 Mini-trainings ✨ Prompt packs 📥 Digital downloads 🤝 Free communities 💼 Other helpful business resources 🛎️ Guest Guidelines You may check in with one freebie per hour. Before returning to promote another resource, visit at least three other members’ comments. Your Freebie Friday experience should look like this: 1️⃣ Present your freebie. 2️⃣ Visit three other members’ offerings. 3️⃣ Leave a thoughtful comment, question, or encouraging message. 4️⃣ Return after one hour if you have another freebie to share. 🚫 Please do not drop your link and disappear. This is a curated community exchange—not a promotional bulletin board. Explore the other offerings, support your fellow members, and help valuable resources receive the attention they deserve. 📌 Include any required affiliate, promotional, or relationship disclosures. Let’s fill today’s complimentary collection with valuable resources, meaningful connections, and five-star support. ✨