<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://livonianovi.jbfsale.com/blogs/tag/women-s-history-month/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>JBF Livonia/Novi, MI - BLOG #Women's History Month</title><description>JBF Livonia/Novi, MI - BLOG #Women's History Month</description><link>https://livonianovi.jbfsale.com/blogs/tag/women-s-history-month</link><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:48:24 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[How Just Between Friends Empowers Women—This Women’s History Month and Beyond]]></title><link>https://livonianovi.jbfsale.com/blogs/post/jbf-empowers-women—this-women-s-history-month-and-beyond</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://livonianovi.jbfsale.com/IMG_2011.jpg"/>JBF Livonia/Novi isn’t just a pop-up consignment sale—it’s a business built by women, for women, to support women.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_zVqgmV9kSzaFCDaWIeiRiQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_VQjnIXQkSaiLERl7nisIFg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_iUPQ0stHRnyU6cp3sYuWgA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_XVejkQ5ERt2ozWXnOU1AnQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><h3 style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:16px;">March is </span><strong style="font-size:16px;">Women’s History Month</strong><span style="font-size:16px;">, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women throughout history. While we often reflect on trailblazing figures in politics, science, and activism, it’s just as important to celebrate the </span><strong style="font-size:16px;">women making an impact in their own communities today</strong><span style="font-size:16px;">—women like the consignors, franchise owners, and shoppers who make </span><strong style="font-size:16px;">Just Between Friends (JBF) what it is.</strong></h3><div><strong style="font-size:16px;"><br/></strong></div><p style="text-align:left;">JBF Livonia/Novi isn’t just a <strong>pop-up consignment sale</strong>—it’s a <strong>business built by women, for women, to support women.</strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong><br/></strong></p><h3 style="text-align:left;"><strong>Women Founded. Women Owned. Women Empowered.</strong></h3><div><strong><br/></strong></div><p></p><div style="text-align:left;">💡 <strong>JBF was founded by a mom.</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;">In 1997, <strong>Shannon Wilburn</strong>, a mom in Tulsa, Oklahoma, started JBF with a simple idea: <strong>helping families buy and sell kids’ items affordably.</strong> That small idea has grown into a <strong>nationwide movement</strong>, with JBF franchise locations all over the U.S.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align:left;">💪 <strong>98% of JBF franchise owners are women.</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;">JBF gives women the opportunity to <strong>own their own business</strong>, often while balancing motherhood and family life. Many owners start as <strong>shoppers or consignors</strong> and later take the leap into <strong>entrepreneurship</strong>—proving that <strong>women-led businesses</strong> are thriving.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align:left;">👩‍👧‍👦 <strong>Thousands of moms use JBF to support their families.</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;">Most JBF consignors are <strong>moms</strong> looking to earn extra income by selling their kids’ outgrown items. For many, this isn’t just a <strong>decluttering opportunity</strong>—it’s a <strong>financial lifeline</strong> that helps pay for new clothes, activities, and even household bills.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align:left;"><strong>JBF Livonia/Novi's Impact: Supporting Women at Every Stage of Motherhood</strong></h3><div><strong><br/></strong></div><p></p><div style="text-align:left;">✔ <strong>New &amp; Expecting Moms</strong> – JBF Livonia/Novi makes having a baby <strong>more affordable</strong> by offering huge savings on newborn essentials.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left;">✔ <strong>Growing Families</strong> – Moms use JBF Livonia/Novi to <strong>sell what their kids have outgrown</strong> and make room for what’s next.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left;">✔ <strong>Women Entrepreneurs</strong> – From consignors, our employees, and business owners, JBF Livonia/Novi helps women build <strong>financial independence.</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;"><strong><br/></strong></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align:left;"><strong>Why Women Supporting Women Matters</strong></h3><div><strong><br/></strong></div><p style="text-align:left;">When women support each other, <strong>everyone wins.</strong> By shopping, selling, or working at JBF Livonia/Novi, you’re part of a <strong>net</strong><strong>work of moms and women entrepreneurs&nbsp;</strong>who believe in <strong>lifting each other up.</strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong><br/></strong></p><p style="text-align:left;">👉 <strong>This Women’s History Month, we celebrate YOU—the moms, the small business owners, the budget-conscious shoppers, and the women making a difference in our Livonia area community.</strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong><br/></strong></p><h3 style="text-align:left;"><strong>Join Us &amp; Be Part of This Movement!</strong></h3><p></p><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:left;">✔ <strong>Shop &amp; support other moms</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;">✔ <strong>Sell &amp; earn extra income for your family</strong></div><div style="text-align:left;">✔ <strong>Encourage a friend to consign or shop—because every purchase makes an impact!</strong></div><p></p><p style="text-align:left;"><br/></p><p></p></div>
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