being the first isn't easy. being the only is exhausting.

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Get the guidance you need to stay focused, remain confident, and take action to live out your purpose as a first and only.

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While you may navigate the journey solo, when you’re in the inner circle you’re never alone!

who's a first and only?

the first

The initial person to do something within their family, friend group, community, career, or industry.

the only

A person who often finds themselves in spaces where their identities are not reflected or affirmed. They're usually the sole person (or one of few) from their background.

if you're a first and only, our circle is open to you!

how will the inner circle help me?

  • Prioritize Yourself

    When you’re the first and only, the pressure to succeed can cause you to focus on everything and everyone, but you. In the inner circle we help you remember to put yourself first—your needs, desires, and goals.

  • Remember Who You Are

    Being the first and only, you likely find yourself in environments that offer daily threats to your identity, confidence, and overall sense of self. In the inner circle we here to remind you who you are and push you to remember your inherent worth.

  • Imagine the Possibilities

    Role models can be hard to come by when you're the first and only. It’s challenging to imagine who you can be when you don’t have many examples. In the inner circle we offer real life examples of firsts and onlys that are making history and blazing trails.

  • Create Your Path

    You don't know what you don't know. And figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. In the inner circle, we’ll provide resources, information, and tools that will help you forge a path ahead for yourself.

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