Can we talk about December for a hot second?
You're juggling Q4 numbers, 2026 planning, and trying to remember if you bought your nephew anything for Christmas.
Meanwhile, your brain keeps whispering: "If I just had more funding, this chaos would make sense."
Deep breath, girl.
Yes, money helps. But before we go chasing January funding rounds like they're the last tube of Fenty lip gloss at Sephora, we need something else first.
Clarity.
And lucky for you, I've got the inside tips on exactly how you can get it.
Today’s Issue:
📊 The Tea You Need to Hear
🎯 The M&A Move Nobody's Talking About
⏰ The 15-Minute Reset
The Tea You Need to Hear
Plot twist: 56% of female founders actually GREW revenue in 2025.
Yes, you read that right. Over half of us. In this economy.
So if you're sitting there thinking you're the only one who didn't have a unicorn year...
nope. You're in brilliant company, and the data proves it.
The M&A Move Nobody's Talking About
Here's where it gets interesting. According to the 2025 Women Entrepreneurs Report, 23% of female CEOs are planning M&A moves next year.
I know, I know…. M&A sounds like something venture bros discuss over overpriced cocktails. But stick with me here.
Growth doesn't always mean "sell more stuff."
Sometimes it means:
Buying that scrappy competitor who's already figured out your biggest pain point
Merging with someone who has the customer base you're dreaming of
Acquiring talent/tech instead of building from scratch
And here's the genius part: equity crowdfunding is PERFECT for acquisition funding.
Picture this campaign story: "Help us buy [Company X] so we can serve you 10x better."
That's not just fundraising. That's strategic storytelling that investors actually want to bac
Your 15-Minute "Elle Woods Meets Business School" Reset
Forget the 47-step year-end planning process. You need three questions and fifteen honest minutes:
🗑️ What stays in 2025?
The micromanaging? The underpricing? That client who pays in "exposure"? Name it so you can leave it.
✨ What actually worked?
Which marketing channel? Which partnership? Which boundary? Do more of that.
🙋♀️ What do I need to ask for?
More team support? More visibility? More capital? (Yes, "more funding" is absolutely allowed on this list - just know your why.)
Write it down. Stick it where you'll see it. That's your 2026 strategy right there.
No vision board required. Just clarity. (But they are fun to create)
Your holiday homework assignment:
Do the 15-minute thing. If "more capital" makes your list, you know exactly where to find me come January. If "more rest" makes your list... I'm here for that energy too.
This reset isn't just about the money. It's about building from a place of intention, not desperation.
That's it for this week. If RBF isn't your route, at least now you know it exists.
Keep building (but also keep breathing)
PS: Come find me on LinkedIn ToyosiS - I genuinely love hearing what you're keeping, leaving, and asking for. Your clarity helps mine too. 💫
