On this Christmas Eve, I just want to take a moment to wish each of you a peaceful, joyful, and meaningful Holiday season. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, spending time with family, resting, reflecting, or simply enjoying a slower moment — know that you are appreciated here. This season reminds us to pause, to be present, and to give gratitude for the journey we’re on and the community we’re building together. Thank you for showing up, sharing your words, supporting one another, and continuing to grow as poets, creatives, and business owners. May your holidays be filled with inspiration, warmth, love, and moments that refill your creative well. ✨ Enjoy today. Be present. And we’ll continue building together. ❤️ Happy Holidays to you and yours.

PBN Family! This is an important moment, and I want you to hear this clearly and with excitement! What we’re building with Poetry Business Network (PBN) and Poetry Business Institute (PBI) is entering a new phase of elevation, alignment, and execution. Up until now, we’ve focused heavily on education, mindset, and transformation... and that work has been necessary. Many of you have already experienced growth, clarity, and confidence you didn’t have before. But here’s the truth: 👉 Education without access has a ceiling. 👉 Transformation without opportunity can stall. So we’re expanding the mission. 🔁 WHAT’S SHIFTING (IN A BIG WAY) Moving forward, PBN and PBI together will not only help you become ready… we will help place you in rooms, opportunities, and relationships that matter. That means: - Not just learning how to build a poetry business - But having access to real-world opportunities - Not just talking about growth - But being connected to resources, collaborators, and decision-makers - Not just preparing for what’s next - But being activated inside a living ecosystem 🧠 THE CLEAR DISTINCTION (VERY IMPORTANT) Poetry Business Institute (PBI) PBI is the training ground. This is where you: - Learn the systems - Build the structure - Develop the mindset - Gain the skills to operate professionally PBI is about education, mastery, and transformation. Poetry Business Network (PBN) PBN is the operating system. This is where: - Opportunities flow - Contests and campaigns live - Media and visibility happen - Collaborations are curated - Organizations and partners engage - Relationships are built intentionally PBN is about application, access, and alignment. 🌍 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU This evolution means you’re no longer in a community that just says: “One day, you’ll be ready.” You’re in a network that says: “Let’s build you, then position you.” You’ll begin to see: - Sponsored poetry contests tied to real causes - Opportunities posted and curated intentionally - Media programs that feature real work being done - Clear pathways from learning → doing → earning - A structure that protects your time, talent, and energy

📌 Welcome to the Poetry Business Network & Institute! To all our new members — we’re thrilled to have you join this global community and trade school for poets, entrepreneurs, and creatives from around the world! 🌍 To our current members — we appreciate you. Your commitment to building a sustainable poetry business inspires us all, and now we’re taking things to the next level together. The Poetry Business Network (PBN) We’re more than just a community — we’re a family of like-minded individuals committed to turning passion into paychecks and poetry into careers. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, PBN is your home base for: - A global network of poets and creatives - Local chapters with in-person meetups - Monthly coaching, events, and challenges - Access to gigs and partnerships through our partner network The Poetry Business Institute (PBI) — Inside PBN PBI is our educational arm — a global trade school for poets and creative entrepreneurs. Every member begins with Track 1: Foundation & Documentation — also known as the Poetry Business Accelerator – Foundations Certificate. This program will: ✅ Give you a complete poetry business blueprint ✅ Build months of marketing content while you learn ✅ Prepare you for paid opportunities through PBN ✅ Lead to your official PBN Certification Once you complete Track 1, you’ll unlock Track 2: The 90-Day Learn, Launch, & Earn Program, where we work together to help you earn your first $1K as a poetry business owner. Exactly What to Do First Step 1: Record & post your Intro Video (details in the “Intro Videos” thread). Post on your social media (and tag/collab with @PoetryBusinessNetwork) and here in the community. Step 2: Start Module 1 of the Poetry Business Accelerator in the Classroom. Step 3: Engage with the community — comment, share insights, and celebrate others’ wins. Best Practices

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Poets, We’ve reviewed all the submissions… and the winner of this month’s Poetry Business Bingo —AND the $100 Shopping Spree in The Poet Life Shop —is @SunnyTaira Wyatt ! ☀️🔥 Sunny showed up, took action, completed a Bingo row AND column, and embodied exactly what this challenge is about: Momentum. Growth. Ownership. Help me congratulate her in the comments! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 💡 And for everyone else… keep filling in your Bingo cards. Whether you won the prize or not, the REAL reward is the work you’re putting into your poetry business: ✨ Every square you complete builds a new professional skill. ✨ Every row strengthens your brand and your clarity. ✨ Every bit of progress compounds and positions you for more opportunities in 2026. ✨ And the more you participate, the more confident and “business ready” you become. January’s Bingo is coming —and the momentum you build this month is what sets the tone for your next level. So don't stop!! Keep going. Keep building. Keep claiming your transformation into a Poetry Business Owner.