Why Networking Is the Most Overlooked Job Search Tool for Entrepreneurs
For many entrepreneurs, there comes a point where a little extra stability could go a long way. Maybe business is seasonal. Maybe growth is taking longer than expected. Maybe you […]
Job Searching as an Entrepreneur: Why You Don’t Need Go It Alone
You were prepared for change. You knew this next chapter wouldn’t be easy. But nothing quite prepares you for job searching when you’re an entrepreneur. You thought your biggest challenge […]
Oregon Startup Conference 2025: Building Strong Roots for the Future of Community
At the Oregon Startup Conference, held June 20, 2025, we witnessed something rare. It wasn’t just a gathering of entrepreneurs. It was a moment—a shared breath—where hope, vulnerability, and possibility […]
How to Ace the Job Interview as an Entrepreneur
For years, your job interview was a client pitch. You didn’t talk about your job qualifications. Instead, you showed them. You didn’t wait to be hired to show what you […]
How to Talk to Your Family About Money as an Entrepreneur
Starting a business is about chasing a dream – more freedom, more purpose, more control over your future. But what many entrepreneurs don’t anticipate is how quickly that dream can […]
Job Searching for Entrepreneurs: Reclaiming Your Story, One Résumé at a Time
At some point in the entrepreneurial journey, a shift happens. Maybe the business isn’t sustainable anymore. Maybe the founder has outgrown it. Or it has outgrown them. Or maybe, for […]
Gratitude, Growth, and Grit: A Look Back at the Oregon Startup Conference
On June 20, 2025, Sacred Fire Creative had the honor of facilitating the Oregon Startup Conference on behalf of Launch Mid-Valley, an initiative that supports entrepreneurial growth in the state’s Mid-Willamette Valley […]
Scaling with Integrity: How Kristy Runge Helped Build HelloCare’s Operational Backbone
Kristy Runge didn’t just co-found a caregiving company. She architected its operational success. With decades of experience in healthcare and business leadership, Kristy understood that meaningful care doesn’t scale on […]
Slumberkins: How Two Moms Built a Global Brand for Early Learning and Emotional Wellness
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, two lifelong friends transformed a shared passion for child development into a thriving business. Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, co-founders of Slumberkins, have […]