YOU ARE C.A.P.A.B.L.E.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Play, Clarity & Action

Women entrepreneurs wear many hats: Leader, strategist, marketer, problem-solver. But somewhere along the way, the excitement of running a business can turn into a cycle of decision fatigue and second-guessing. MarkED4 exists to break that cycle, offering a fresh, interactive approach to marketing and business strategy that feels less like a chore and more like an opportunity to play, explore, and take action with confidence.

What is marked4?

MarkED4 is a hybrid learning system designed to help women entrepreneurs recognize their strengths, challenge limiting beliefs, and build marketing strategies rooted in their values. Through a mix of self-paced interactive learning and hands-on workshops, business owners gain clarity, develop sustainable systems, and move forward with intention.

This isn’t another generic marketing course. It’s a Do-With-You (DWY) approach that meets business owners where they are, guiding them through a process that feels both intuitive and empowering.

WHO WE SERVE

The Proof of Concept Phase: Bringing MarkED4 to Life

With the support of the Amber Grant, I’ll launch a proof-of-concept phase to refine and scale MarkED4. This phase includes:

The creation of the MarkED4 curriculum prototype, developed in collaboration with expert consultants and a team that is 80% women.
A focus group of women entrepreneurs engaging in self-paced learning and live workshops
A third-party education assessment to validate the learning outcomes and ensure this approach has lasting impact

By participating in this phase, women business owners will not only benefit from MarkED4 for free but will also play a critical role in shaping a program designed to help others like them thrive.

Research & Development

As part of MarkED4’s development, we’ve been testing key concepts through workshops like Marketing Milestones: Mapping the Path to Purposeful Growth. This session brought together business owners to:

✔ Clarify their business models and define growth paths
✔ Explore marketing frameworks like customer journey mapping and brand positioning
✔ Engage in creative exercises to uncover strengths and growth opportunities
✔ Walk away with a personalized 2025 project plan

The energy was electric—proving that when women business owners are given the space to reflect and strategize, real transformation happens.

Businesses Thriving With Aducate Digital

MarkED4 is built on years of experience working with entrepreneurs across industries. See how our approach has already transformed businesses:

Aducate Digital is really good at putting a process on the nebulous and intangible. What would make others freeze in panic is seen as a creative playground full of opportunity.

Thank you so much for your time and all the help. Truthfully it’s incredibly refreshing to be able to talk to someone with a true understanding of what small businesses need. I’m looking forward to working with you on some collaborative projects in the future!

We had a fantastic experience working with Aducate Digital! Nicole led thorough and meaningful meetings, providing valuable insights into our strengths and areas for growth without ever being negative.

Nicole, I really appreciate your insight and that you are looking out for my budget as well! You are amazing!

Giving Back: Our Commitment to the Community

At Aducate Digital, we believe that access to high-quality business education should not be limited by cost. That’s why we’re committed to leveling the playing field by ensuring nonprofits and small businesses get the support they need to grow. Here’s how we give back:

Nicole sits on the board of Carve Your Own Path, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals overcome personal and professional barriers through mentorship and education. She provides strategic growth and marketing support to help expand their mission.
We offer discounted rates for nonprofits, ensuring they receive top-tier branding and marketing strategy without financial barriers.
We host free workshops through Summit Artspace, Bounce Innovation Hub, SCORE Small Business Association, and local libraries, making business education accessible to all.

We believe that when one business thrives, the whole community thrives. MarkED4 is an extension of this mission: empowering women entrepreneurs with the tools and confidence to build sustainable businesses that align with their purpose.

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Awards & Recognition

Aducate Digital and MarkED4 have been recognized for their innovative approach to business education and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. Most recently, Aducate Digital was selected as one of the 2024 recipients of the Creative Investment Program grant through ArtsNOW and the Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation.

These acknowledgments reinforces the importance of making marketing and business strategy more accessible, creative, and actionable for women business owners.

Let's Build this together

If you believe in redefining what business education looks like for women, I invite you to be part of this journey. Follow along, collaborate, and support the mission of MarkED4.

With the support of the Amber Grant, we can make this vision a reality. One that empowers women entrepreneurs to step into their power, trust their instincts, and build businesses that align with who they truly are.