The 2026 Small Business Roundtable Series
High-impact, free 60-minute Roundtable Panels designed to help you build a smarter, more grounded business.
Free Event | October 2026
Running a Business While Doubting Yourself
Every small business owner has had the moment where they wonder if they actually know what they are doing, if their clients will eventually figure out they are not as qualified as they seem, or if success so far has just been luck. That feeling has a name: imposter syndrome, and it is one of the most common and least talked-about challenges in running your own business. I am bringing together a panel of experts to have an honest conversation about what imposter syndrome looks like in small business, where it comes from, and what actually helps. This is not a pep talk. It is a practical hour for the business owner who is tired of getting in their own way.
PAST ROUNDTABLE PANELS & REPLAYS
Can You Run a Small Business Without Social Media?
Is it possible to grow a business in 2026 without being tied to a social media algorithm? Join me and a panel of guest experts for an honest look at the strategies that build sustainable, off-platform momentum. We'll explore how getting found through search, earning attention through press and podcasts, and building an audience you own through email can work together to support your goals, whether you choose to stay on social media or step away from it entirely. This conversation is about creating a marketing approach that supports long-term visibility, connection, and growth.
Meet the Panel
I encourage you to explore the work of these brilliant experts who are moving the needle in their own industries.
Susan Trumpler of Strategic Growth Cafe and Accelerator: A sales and marketing strategist who has spent years helping women entrepreneurs attract clients and grow revenue without feeling salesy or pushy. Today, as an AI Revenue Generation Expert, she helps women business owners get visible, get chosen, and get paid more often, with a whole lot less effort.
Jen Jones Donatelli of Creative Groove: A certified coach, creative facilitator, and media veteran with nearly 20 years spanning feature films, nationally syndicated talk shows, and journalism for outlets including Glamour, TODAY, and Business Insider, now helping entrepreneurs become more visible through press and media.
Astrid Bracke of Astrid Bracke: A small business mentor with a PhD in English Literature and 20 years of experience, Astrid has built her practice on one radical idea: that you don't have to hustle to grow. She helps female small business owners build businesses rooted in confidence, without productivity culture or someone else's rules.
AI Visuals and the Creative Entrepreneur
AI images and videos are quickly changing the way small businesses market, brand, and communicate. Join a panel of experts for a strategic conversation on the real-world use of AI visuals, including creative opportunities, branding applications, platform insights, legal considerations, and the evolving conversation around image ownership and creative rights. Designed for small business owners, this free one-hour event explores how to use these tools thoughtfully and strategically while maintaining a clear professional voice and creative direction.
Meet the Panel
I encourage you to explore the work of these brilliant experts who are moving the needle in their own industries.
Keren de Zwart of Not Your Father’s Lawyer: A seasoned attorney and legal strategist who provides the essential frameworks for protecting your intellectual property and navigating the complex legalities of AI-generated content.
Tobey Renee Sanders of The Faux Pro Studio: A finishing trades expert and visual storyteller who demonstrates how to integrate AI into high-end design and branding workflows without losing the human touch.
Lindsay Sullivan of The Small Business Photographer: A professional brand photographer who specializes in helping small business owners bridge the gap between authentic imagery and AI-enhanced visual efficiency.
