Grant Writing & Funding How Nekaysha Built a Grant Membership for Small Businesses Inside the Mentorship
In this episode, Holly Rustick talks with Nekaycha Cavil, Founder and Lead Consultant of Connected Haven, about how she refined her consulting business and created a scalable offer inside the Grant Professional Mentorship.
Nekaycha shares how she moved from being a broad generalist to gaining clarity in her services and positioning. With the mentorship support, she transformed a growing database of grant opportunities into a structured membership designed to help small businesses access funding opportunities and understand how grants actually work.
She also discusses the mindset shifts required to move from survival mode to building a thriving consulting business, why execution matters more than perfection, and how investing in mentorship can accelerate growth and confidence.
Nekaycha also shares her perspective on the importance of inclusive business communities where entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds feel supported, understood, and empowered to grow.
If you’re a grant professional or consultant looking to scale your services, refine your positioning, or create new revenue streams beyond traditional grant writing, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Nekaycha Cavil is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Connected Haven, a circular systems consulting firm focused on governance, policy, funding strategy, and racial equity. Her work supports entrepreneurs, organizations, and communities by helping them navigate complex systems related to funding, economic development, and policy.
Through her consulting and educational resources, Nekaycha helps small businesses understand grant opportunities, funding structures, and strategic positioning so they can access capital without relying solely on loans.
CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST
LinkedIn: Nekaycha Cavil
Website: Connected Haven Consulting
OTHER RESOURCES:
Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox.
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Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/
Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing.
https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship
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Warmly,
Holly Rustick
Leading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will
- WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and
- MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses.
We are on our way already.