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The Pitch Bombers of Portland
Mochi donuts, ramen consolidation, and the real golden rule of communication
May 22
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Mia Birk
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Money. Women. Power.
The attack on the Multnomah Athletic Club & our relationship with money
May 8
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Mia Birk
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The Sandwich Years (Texas-Sized, Add Avocado, Skip the Onions)
Caregiving, motherhood, grief, and joy—all piled high
Apr 24
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Mia Birk
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The Boundaries Only You Can Hold
The Hardest Leadership Skill No One Teaches
Mar 27
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Mia Birk
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Sharpened by Rejection
Why founders who survive the no’s build sharper companies—and stronger selves
Mar 13
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Mia Birk
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Everything Changes Everything
A conversation with author Lauren Kessler on the business of writing
Feb 27
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Mia Birk
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Updates: A New Gig, Book 2, Cat Victory
When the world feels on fire, we still need to celebrate the small wins.
Jan 30
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Mia Birk
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Lighten Up: My Theme for 2026
Dear FFF,
Jan 2
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Mia Birk
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When the Songbook Reopens
On firelight, friendship, and remembering parts of ourselves we've shelved
Dec 12, 2025
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Mia Birk
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The $10 That Didn’t Matter (But Somehow Did)
A reminder that generosity is never wasted.
Nov 25, 2025
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Wild, Relentless Love
The parallel power of motherhood and entrepreneurship to stretch, shape, and transform us.
Aug 8, 2025
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Mia Birk
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Does Guilt Ever Go Away? On Success and the Value of Time
A fabulous female founder wonders if she should be doing more, even when she's in a great place overall.
May 30, 2025
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