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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]