Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions *

Membership & Payment

  • Over the past four years, running the community has required significant time, tools, and team support (Nas.io, Typeform, Luma, website, member validation, moderation, etc.). A modest annual fee allows us to cover core operating costs, improve safety and curation, and fund more elevated programming and in‑person experiences.

  • The Habitus community is $50 per year for founding members who join before February 7, 2026. After that, the standard annual rate is $100 per year.

    You can join here: https://www.joinherkind.com/application

  • After the founding period, the fee increases from $50 to $100 annually. Any future changes depend on costs and benefits, and members will be informed in advance.

  • Founding members (those who join before February 7, 2026) receive the $50 introductory rate and help shape the first chapter of Habitus. We are exploring additional benefits such as:

    • Discounts on ticketed Heritage Events + Event Gifts Bags

    • Recognition as founding members across digital assets

    • Potential referral credits toward renewal

    • And More…

  • Fees support platform and technology costs, member verification and moderation, events, resource guides, and other operational needs.

  • Yes. Beyond basic costs, funds help elevate programming, events, vendor features, and opportunities for Black women.

Meetings, Events & Programming

  • Members can expect virtual conversations, in-person Heritage Events, and ongoing spotlights featuring member businesses and professionals.

  • Yes. Members are encouraged to organize informal gatherings under the Connection pillar.

Community Structure

  • Free main chat: One general WhatsApp conversation, minimal monitoring, used for basic connection and announcements.

    Paid Habitus Community: Streamlined, pillar-based WhatsApp community; a members directory and private members only resources, curated membership application; stronger safety and vetting; access to more structured programming, vendor visibility, and deeper relationship‑building.

  • Yes. The main HerKind WhatsApp chat will reopen as a single, free space for connection and updates.

  • Chats are organized into five core pillars: Growth, Culture, Wellness, Connection, and Marketing/Promotion.

  • All 31+ existing sub-chats will become read-only. New engagement will move into the consolidated, pillar-based chats.

  • Safety is a core reason for this transition. We:

    • Require an application and review process

    • Verify identity and WhatsApp number

    • Enforce updated community standards and terms

    • Actively monitor for bots, scammers, and inappropriate behavior

    This reduces the risk and emotional labor that came with an open, free‑for‑all structure.

Recordings, Resources & Content

  • Resources will move from scattered chat threads into centralized guides and blog posts on the website. Members can still ask and share in chats, but high-value information will be organized and easier to find. Members of the Habitus Paid Membership Tier will receive full access first before the general public.

  • The vendor directory is a curated list of member-owned businesses and service providers. Vendors receive directory inclusion, access to a vendor lounge chat, and priority for heritage conversations, events, and features. You can express interest through the membership application, website forms, or by emailing hello@joinherkind.com.

General / Logistics

    1. Complete the membership application.

    2. Confirm your email and WhatsApp number and agree to the updated community standards

    3. Pay the annual membership fee via Stripe

    4. Receive a welcome email with instructions to join the new WhatsApp community (check your spam folder)

  • Check your spam or junk folder and whitelist the email. If it still doesn’t appear, contact hello@joinherkind.com with your details.

  • The initial goal is around 100 founding members. This size allows for stronger connection, visibility, and safety, while prioritizing quality over scale. The focus for 2026 is refinement — less, but more intentional.

    • Join the Habitus community as a founding member

    • Refer aligned women and founders to apply

    • Share the “why” if questions come up in the broader chat

    • Offer feedback and ideas for programming and benefits

    • Share your business or work so it can be featured through the vendor directory.

  • You can reach the team anytime at hello@joinherkind.com.

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