📈 Social-Impact Program

The Lazy Entrepreneur Program

Hire → Train → Retain → Lead

A professional, outcomes‑driven pathway that helps women in shelters and low‑income institutions become sustainable micro‑entrepreneurs — powered by structured coaching and The Evidence of Growth Journal.

Sponsor or Partner Join the Program

Designed for shelters, city programs, and workforce partners seeking measurable outcomes.

Women participating in a structured coaching session with journals and laptops

Every module aligns to measurable milestones: confidence, skills, and first income.

Mission & Outcomes

We help women in shelters and low‑income institutions become entrepreneurs through a structured framework that recruits fairly, trains effectively, retains with dignity, and elevates leaders.

Access

Story‑based applications through partner shelters and nonprofits.

Skills

Mindset, journaling, digital commerce, and ethical marketing.

Income

Micro‑tasks → affiliate content → product drops → client work.

Measurement

Evidence of Growth trackers for confidence, consistency, and revenue.

Operating Model

A simple but rigorous pipeline that moves participants from first contact to first income — and onward to leadership.

1) Hire

Goal: Identify and recruit women with untapped creativity or ambition, even without traditional credentials.

Partner with shelters, transitional homes, and local nonprofits.
Use story‑based applications instead of resumes.
Offer a learn‑while‑earning entry model: micro‑tasks (digital journaling, affiliate posting, handmade goods).

2) Train

Goal: Build confidence, structure, and income‑producing habits.

Mindset & Healing: Journaling, faith‑friendly reflection, emotional regulation, time management.
Skill Building: Social media marketing, digital selling, affiliate links, Canva design, storytelling.
Income Pathways: Monetize content, promote ethically, build personal brand visibility.

3) Retain

Goal: Build community, consistency, and measurable progress.

Weekly accountability circles (virtual or in‑person).
Monthly income & growth tracking (Evidence of Growth format).
Micro‑grants, rewards, and recognition.
Community awards: “Growth Awards,” “Faith in Action Highlights.”

4) Lead

Goal: Turn trainees into leaders and brand ambassadors.

Promote standout participants to peer mentors / affiliate captains.
Leadership stipends for guiding newcomers.
Storytelling: journal reflections, micro‑documentaries, short videos.

Training Curriculum

A 12‑week pathway combining healing, skill acquisition, and income experiments.

Phase 1 · Weeks 1–3 · Stabilize

Mindset — Safety, routines, and micro‑habits.

Journaling — Daily prompts with Evidence of Growth.

Time — 90‑minute weekly block planning.

Phase 2 · Weeks 4–7 · Build Skills

Design — Canva basics and brand kits.

Content — Storytelling for short‑form video & posts.

Commerce — Affiliate links, landing pages, ethical CTAs.

Phase 3 · Weeks 8–12 · Launch

Income Experiments — 3 micro‑offers (content, printables, services).

Portfolio — Proof‑of‑work page and testimonial capture.

Next Steps — Choose pathway: creator, maker, or service provider.

Retention & Measurement

Consistency is a culture. We measure progress and celebrate wins publicly (with consent) to reinforce momentum.

Accountability

Weekly circles: check‑ins, peer coaching, action commitments.
Monthly dashboards: journal streaks, skill badges, income milestones.
Quarterly reviews: readiness for leadership, micro‑grants awarded.

Metrics

Category	Indicator	Target
Engagement	Weekly attendance	80%+
Consistency	Journal streak	21 days
Skills	Completed modules	≥ 8/10
Income	First dollar earned	By week 8

Leadership Pathways

Graduates become the next guides — building a durable, peer‑led ecosystem.

Peer Mentor

Supports 3–5 newcomers; earns stipend; develops facilitation skills.

Affiliate Captain

Leads co‑marketing pods; coordinates content; tracks conversions.

Workshop Lead

Hosts journaling or Canva sessions; collects testimonials ethically.

Program Ambassador

Public‑facing storyteller; features in short videos and case studies.

Partnership Tiers

Tier	Contribution	Impact	Visibility
Journal Sponsor	$25	1 journal to a participant	Name on donor wall	Choose
Cohort Backer	$500	25 journals + 1 workshop	Co‑feature on social	Choose
Program Partner	$2,500	100 journals + cohort launch	Logo, PR, case study	Choose
Transformational Sponsor	$10,000+	Multi‑site roll‑out + staffing	Co‑branded initiative	Choose

Join the Program

For participants referred by shelters, nonprofits, or city agencies.

How to Apply

Ask your shelter or case manager to email a referral.
Complete a story‑based application (no resume required).
Attend orientation and receive your Evidence of Growth Journal.

Request Referral Link

What You’ll Need

Commit to 2–3 hours/week for 12 weeks.
Attend weekly accountability circles.
Track progress in your journal and dashboard.
Try at least one income experiment by Week 8.