In this episode, Lorraine Schuchart breaks down what a fractional CMO really is, the value they bring to growing businesses and nonprofits, and how they differ from consultants or marketing managers. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start aligning your marketing with your mission, this is the episode for you.

In this episode of Brand for Good, I’m sharing why I have never, and will never, hire an unpaid intern. I talk about my own experience as a paid PR intern at a comedy club—how that summer gave me confidence, hands-on experience, and an incredible learning opportunity. That experience shaped the way I see internships today and set the standard for how I hire interns in my own business.

Did you know that nearly 50% of entrepreneurs report feeling lonely in their journey? And for women, that number is even higher.

For many women, this sense of isolation isn’t just about business; it seeps into personal life as well. While we’re building, growing, and leading, we sometimes find that our existing social circles don’t quite understand the unique challenges we face. And if we don’t intentionally build our own communities, loneliness can become an unintended companion on our entrepreneurial journey.