CowBoss Vibes: April

This article appeared in the April 2026 Edition of the Branding Pot Monthly. 
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​Be the dumbest person in the room. 
Hear me out. I was talking with a mentor recently, filling her in on some insecurities—feeling like I hadn't earned my seat at the table, worrying I “didn't know enough,” wondering if I was in over my head. She stopped me and said something that hit me like a brick:
 
“It's usually best if you're the least knowledgeable person in the room.”
 
At first, my ego flinched. But she was right. If you're the dumbest person in the room, it means you've done something brilliant: you've surrounded yourself with people who stretch you, challenge you, and pull you upward.
 
You are the company you keep. So why not keep smart company?
 
If you look around and think, “Dang, I'm the smartest one here,” that's not a flex—that's a ceiling. We all have room to grow, whether it's technical knowledge about a crop, learning how to parent in a way that fits our kids' needs, or figuring out how to close that next big sale.
 
This month, I want you to take inventory of your circle: 

• Notice the women who inspire you. 
• Notice the ones who carry themselves with confidence you admire. 
• Notice the ones who hold knowledge you value.

 
And then—here's the part most people skip--reach out to them. Tell them you admire their strengths. Ask if they'd be willing to share what they know. You'll be surprised how many people are thrilled to pour into someone who's hungry to learn.
 
And if you're looking for a place to meet more of those women? Join us for the next Brag, B*tch & Build. It's basically a room full of smart cookies—and you're invited.