Awesome Women
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThese are the stories of how awesome women become successful entrepreneurs. Through conversations with your hosts Karen Bate and Evelyn Powers, women from a fascinating variety of businesses and backgrounds open up about their experiences and offer tips and advice for those taking the leap into entrepreneurship.
These episodes originally aired on WERA 96.7 FM, local public radio, reaching listeners in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
This podcast is one popular feature of Awesome Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a professional organization of local chapters throughout the United States, where women entrepreneurs network, collaborate and support one another through small group gatherings in members' homes or local businesses.
AWE creates an intimate, social setting where busy women business owners can share their stories, have some laughs, and inspire one another.
For more information visit awesomewomen.org and keep being awesome!
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Episodes
Episode 155: Wendy Reed // Co-Active Coach
February 28, 2020 16:47 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBKaren Bate sits down with a certified career and relationship coach, Wendy Reed, and chats about her journey into entrepreneurship, her coaching training program, business development, and how she works with clients to take positive actions to move forward. Listen in to learn about her process, resources, and how to make a change in your life. Wendy Reed Coaching LinkedIn Twitter Awesome Women Entrepreneurs https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 154: Jonathan Aberman // Interim Dean at Marymount University School of Business & Technology
February 21, 2020 00:26 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBJonathan Aberman, Interim Dean at Marymount University School of Business & Technology and founder of Amplifier Ventures, an innovation consulting and venture capital business, speaks profoundly about everything entrepreneurial in the DMV. Listen in to learn about entrepreneurship data, tech, certificate programs, mentorship, the AWE Summit 2020 and more! Find Jonathan: Marymount University LinkedIn Amplifier Advisors Twitter
Episode 153: Chai Puri // First Hands Health
February 07, 2020 17:36 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBMedical doctor, mother, wife and founder of First Hands Health, Chai Puri, shares her story of pivoting her career as a medical doctor to therapeutic massage to accommodate her husband's chronic neuromuscular degenerative condition and her growing family. She has a mobile business, taking care of the patients and caregivers and living her passion for supporting the chronically ill with the power of touch. Listen in to learn long-term benefits of therapeutic massage, her client process, netwo...
Episode 152: Meshell Baker // Keynote Speaker, Sales Strategist and Coach
January 24, 2020 02:58 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBMeshell Baker is a keynote speaker, sales success strategist, confidence coach, and director of global sales development at NASP – National Association of Sales Professionals. She talks about passion, purpose, networking, and selling. Listen in to learn about defining your vision, communicating your value, and much more! Meshell Baker LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Awesome Women https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 151: Libby Snipe & Hannah Dannenfelser // Arlington Community Federal Credit Union
January 20, 2020 04:11 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBArlington Community Federal Credit Union's Director of Marketing & Community Involvement, Libby Snipe, and Community Involvement Ambassador, Hannah Dannenfelser, speak about how they serve their members and the community they're a part of. Listen in to learn about their remarkable service, local partnerships, workplace culture, free small business events, and more! Arlington Community Federal Credit Union Facebook Twitter Awesome Women https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 150: Karen Bate and Evelyn Powers // AWE Co-Founders Welcome 2020
January 02, 2020 18:39 - 28 minutes - 39 MBAwesome Women co-founders Karen and Evelyn reflect on the past 6 years of AWE and welcome the new year with excitement for the second annual AWE Summit on March 12, 2020. Listen in for lots of laughter, joy, thanks, entrepreneurial conversation and more. AWE SUMMIT 2020 Awesome Women
Episode 149: Asya Haikin // Founder of Peaceful Mind Yoga Therapy
December 19, 2019 19:37 - 26 minutes - 37 MBFounder of Peaceful Mind Yoga Therapy, Asya Haikin is a certified yoga therapist, teacher, Tibetan tones practitioner, and reiki master specializing in adapting yoga for those with physical limitations, chronic pain, anxiety, and neurological conditions. Listen in to learn about her training, what yoga therapy is, how she works with clients to heal, relax, reduce pain, and more. Peaceful Mind Yoga Therapy LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Awesome Women: https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 148: Jas Boothe // Founder of Final Salute
December 13, 2019 16:24 - 27 minutes - 38 MBJas Boothe is an Army Veteran, author, cancer survivor, speaker, and founder of Final Salute, a nonprofit organization that helps provide homeless women Veterans and their children with safe and suitable housing. Jas discusses her career in the military, transitioning to civilian life, the power of Oprah, overcoming challenges, and making a big difference in someone's life. Tune in to listen to her story, mission, and much more. Find Jas: Final Salute Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Episode 147: Rachel Boehm // Founder of YesYou
December 06, 2019 02:36 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBHealth, wellness, nutrition coach, and founder of YesYou, Rachel Boehm, works with burned-out professionals to seize their mind and body back from the grind. Rachel speaks about her passion for empowering others to heal themselves. Listen in to hear lessons learned in entrepreneurship, work, relationships, and health! Find Rachel: YesYou LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Tripping In Public Awesome Women: https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 146: Khyati Desai-Seltzer // Founder of Vyana Infant Massage
November 21, 2019 22:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBMother, infant massage instructor, and founder of Vyana Infant Massage, Khyati Desai-Seltzer, shares her story of motherhood, changing careers, starting and running a business, and living her passion for supporting mamas and babies with a loving touch. Listen in to learn short and long-term benefits of infant massage, her course offerings, and client process, small business tips, and more. Find Khyati: Vyana Infant Massage Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter Awesome Women: ...
Episode 145: Jane and Betsy Abraham // Owners of Scout & Molly’s Ballston and Reston
November 15, 2019 04:13 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBMother-daughter team Jane and Betsy Abraham are owners of Scout & Molly's, a women's clothing boutique in Ballston and Reston. Jane and Betsy talk about their entrepreneurial journey, hosting fun events in the mall, social media marketing tips, and the details of running a small business retail store. Listen in to learn about their upcoming events, holiday discounts, and more! Find Jane and Betsy: Scout & Molly's Ballston Scout & Molly's Reston Awesome Women: https://awesomewomen....
Episode 144: Sandra Bendler & Sofia Egan // Co-founders of At Your Table
November 07, 2019 19:45 - 28 minutes - 39 MBNew business owners, Sandra Bendler and Sofia Egan, ensure you are a guest at your own event. On this week's AWE podcast, Sandra and Sofia talked with AWE co-founder Evelyn Powers about their backgrounds and launching their new business At Your Table, a full-service event planning company that handles all the arrangements with detail and precision, combining delicious food, impeccable service, and stylish visual presentation. To listen and learn about how they provide clients with an effortl...
Episode 143: Pat Ennis & Corby Megorden // Co-founders of Ennis Legacy Partners
November 01, 2019 12:55 - 27 minutes - 38 MBPat Ennis & Corby Megorden, co-founders of Ennis Legacy Partners, explain how they help business owners get an estimate of business value, create a financial plan to build a sellable business, and develop strategic exit strategies. Listen in to learn about Pat and Corby's backgrounds in wealth management and financial planning, business partner advice, how to determine business value and exit successfully on your own terms. ENNIS Legacy Partners LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter...
Episode 142: Dr. Alyssa Adams // Psychologist and Certified Coach
October 24, 2019 18:36 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBDr. Alyssa Adams, a psychologist and certified coach, helps coaches and therapists to grow their practices and make even more money working for themselves so they can focus on serving clients they love. Alyssa talks about her background and training, why she started her own business and her passion to help coaches and therapists to find autonomy and financial freedom. Listen in to hear about her business and client process, common mental blocks for entrepreneurs, actionable steps to overco...
Episode 141: Tina Leone, Ballston BID CEO and Cristian Becker, Ballston Quarter Marketing Director
October 22, 2019 16:05 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBAWE co-founder Karen Bate sat down with Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) CEO Tina Leone and Ballston Quarter Marketing Director Cristian Becker to talk all things Ballston! Tina and Cristian share their passion for supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, partnering with community organizations, and making Ballston a friendly gathering space for retail, services, and entertainment. Listen in to learn more about the BID, upcoming mall openings and events, and more! Ballsto...
Episode 140: Emily Krause // Graphic and Website Designer
October 10, 2019 23:52 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBAWE co-founder Evelyn Powers sat down with her niece Emily Krause, podcast editor for AWE and graphic and website designer for Design Powers, to talk all things design, websites, small business and more. Click the link to listen in! Find Emily: Emily's LinkedIn Design Powers LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Awesome Women: https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 139: Jen Griswold // Veteran, Author and Founder of Mission Entrepreneur
October 03, 2019 21:42 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBJen Griswold is the author and founder of Mission Entrepreneur, a book and company for busy people who are on the hunt for a flexible career. Jen speaks about her background as a military officer, starting her own businesses, lessons learned, and her passion for providing portable jobs for military spouses just like her. Listen in to learn about turning your skills into a profitable business. Find Jen: Jen Griswold Mission Entrepreneur LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Awesome Women...
Episode 138: Chioma Isiadinso // Co-Founder of EXPARTUS
September 20, 2019 13:50 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBChioma Isiadinso is the author of The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets and Co-Founder of EXPARTUS, a leading MBA admissions consulting firm that provides strategic, one-on-one advice to help clients earn admission to the top MBA programs in the world. Chioma shares her passion for helping each person find their path, whatever that path is, so they can authenticly pursue it, accelerate as quickly as they can, and achieve the impact they want to have in the world. Listen in to learn...
Episode 137: Jamie Nicholas // Printing & Graphics
September 12, 2019 15:56 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBWith over 30 years in the printing business, Jamie Nicholas Printing & Graphics provides expert print management services that connect your project needs with the right vendor and the best price. Jamie shares her years of experience, networking tips, and her love for fostering kittens. Listen in to learn how your next print job can be easy peasy and how you can be a kitten caregiver. Find Jamie: http://www.jamienicholas.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamienicholas/ https://www.fac...
Episode 136: Jenn Yates // Executive Director at Real Food For Kids
September 11, 2019 20:14 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBJenn Yates is the Executive Director at Real Food For Kids, an organization fighting childhood obesity and hunger by advocating for high-quality school meals and leading nutrition education programs in the DC metro region. Jenn discusses the connection between the United States food systems and school meal programs. She shares how RFFK's works with students, parents, schools, and public health officials to make nutritious meals a priority for children. Listen in and dive deeper into this d...
Episode 135: Lydia Michalitsianos // Speaker, Hypnotist and Transformation Coach
August 29, 2019 19:50 - 29 minutes - 41 MBLydia Michalitsianos is a board certified hypnotist and transformation coach who works with motivated individuals, such as athletes and business professionals, and entrepreneurs, to help them get out of their own way to achieving their goals, and living a life boldly and unapologetically. Lydia combines hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming, eye movement therapy, and many other healing tools to create internal healing as well as external transformation for her clients. Find more abou...
Episode: 134: Lea Berry // Life and Career Coach for Millennials
August 25, 2019 23:01 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBLea Berry is a certified Life and Career Coach for Millennials looking to make an impact in their ideal careers. Through Berry Coaching & Consulting, she helps her clients navigate the job market with a fresh and creative approach. An avid connector, she hosts workshops and group and individual coaching programs to help Millennials rise into leadership positions and find work that aligns with their passions. Find out more about our guest: Lea Berry Linked In Instagram ...
Episode 133: Genna Gold // Senior Manager of Business Outreach for Yelp
August 08, 2019 18:29 - 27 minutes - 38 MBGenna Gold talks all things Yelp! Yelp is a top search directory website and app platform used by local businesses to market services and used by consumers to make buying decisions and post reviews. Genna gives actionable advice and insider tips about how women-owned service businesses can increase their search results and revenue by creating and filling out a free Yelp business page. Learn more and get all the details about Yelp for small businesses in this podcast. Find more about G...
Episode 132: Dr. Anne Berkeley // Naturopathic Physician
August 01, 2019 22:15 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBAnne Berkeley is a naturopathic physician and expert in functional medicine. She has a passion for finding the root causes of illness using evidence-based natural medicine while guiding her patients on the path towards optimal health and wellness. Anne speaks about her background and training, starting her own practice, entrepreneurial challenges, balancing hormones, thyroid issues, chronic fatigue, and stress management. Tune in to learn about naturopathic medicine! Find Anne: Webs...
Episode 131: Ingrid Vaicius // Health and Wellness Coach
July 11, 2019 22:06 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIngrid Vaicius is a certified wellness expert, health coach, and speaker. She helps people in public service and leadership positions make health and wellness a priority so that they can be effective and successful leaders. She is also the owner of bākt by Ingrid — a vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar–free cookie company. Tune in to hear her tips to avoid burnout and why health and wellness is key to effective leadership and a Healthy. Happy. Balanced. YOU! Find Ingrid: Her Website ...
Episode 130: Tameka Jones Young // AWE DC co-chapter leader, professional model, and founder of the National Association for Kidpreneurs
June 21, 2019 01:06 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBTameka Young is the AWE DC co-chapter leader, a professional model, and founder of the National Association for Kidpreneurs. Tameka speaks about her modeling career, starting a national organization, and co-leading the DC AWE chapter. Her vision is to provide a space for kids in their parents to be able to create, network, and grow together. She tells some of the fascinating stories of kid business owners along with the challenges and rewards of starting a business. Join AWE DC on June 2...
Episode 129: Mari Millard // Owner of Two Maids & A Mop DC Metro Area
May 23, 2019 16:59 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBMari Millard is the owner of Two Maids & A Mop, a growing women-owned residential cleaning company servicing the DC metro area. Mari speaks about her background in sales intelligence and startups and how she transitioned into owning her own company. She dives into her client process, team training, non-toxic cleaning products, their partnership with the nonprofit Cleaning For A Reason, marketing and more! Find Mari: https://twomaidsalexandria.com/ https://twomaidsrockville.com/ http...
Episode 128: Radiance Harris, Esq. // Founder of Radiance IP Law
May 16, 2019 20:34 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBRadiance Harris, Esq. is the founder and managing attorney of Radiance IP Law. Radiance worked at a major global law firm until she decided to start her own business three years ago to help established small business owners protect, leverage, and grow their brands with trademarks and copyright law. She talks in detail about her work process, strategy, intellectual property, contracts, and being an entrepreneur. Find Radiance: Radiance IP Law Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedI...
Episode 127 Lisa McLaughlin Pt2 // Founder of District Line Co.
May 12, 2019 03:12 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBLisa McLaughlin went from being a government contractor to a new mom to creating a successful product-based business in the last five years. Although her business has been doing well, she decided to close it. She's been amazed by the heartfelt responses and would like to continue the conversation. A lot is written about growing and scaling but not nearly enough is said about actively deciding to NOT continue a business. Find Lisa McLaughlin District Line Co. Facebook Twitter Instag...
Episode: 126 Mary Sue Dahill // Founder of MSD Advisors
May 02, 2019 18:29 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBMary Sue Dahill is the founder of MSD Advisors, a small business technology company that creates and implements systems to help clients work smarter not harder in order to scale and grow your business. Mary talks about her challenging experience in corporate work environments and her rewarding path to entrepreneurship. She dives into her work process, marketing tips, and recommends her favorite CRM tools designed for client management, email marketing, and robust automation. Find Mary Sue ...
Episode 125: Sarah Fraser // Founder of The Hey Frase Podcast
April 25, 2019 16:53 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBSarah Fraser, radio and TV personality, is the host of the enormously popular Hey Frase Podcast. Sarah talks about her background growing up, co-hosting radio shows, why and how she started her own podcast and great tips to get started monetizing your podcast! Find Sarah: http://heyfrase.com/ https://www.instagram.com/heyfrase/ https://twitter.com/heyfrase https://www.facebook.com/heyfrase/ https://www.youtube.com/user/heyfrase https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-frase...
Episode 124: Masha Sharma // Co-founder & CTO of RealAtom
April 18, 2019 16:13 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBMasha Sharma is the co-founder & CTO of RealAtom, a modern, all-in-one loan management SaaS platform designed specifically for $3B commercial real estate lending industry. Masha speaks about her background in start-up companies, big data, entrepreneurship, tech tools, tips, and software for business. Find Masha: https://realatom.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealAtomCRE/ https://twitter.com/RealAtomMarket https://www.linkedin.com/company/realatom.com/ Awesome Women Entrepreneur...
Episode 123: Chrissy Macken // Founder of Blueprintgreen Career Coaching
April 11, 2019 16:36 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBChrissy Macken, the founder of Blueprintgreen Career Coaching, is the go-to coach for effectively building resiliency in stressful work environments and confidently reclaiming a purpose-driven career. Chrissy speaks about personal experiences and values that led her to follow her passion, create her business and fulfill her mission to disrupt toxic work cultures and provide actionable tools and strategies that create physically, mentally and emotionally healthier workplaces. Feeling b...
Episode 122: Kim Smith // Founder and CEO of Keep It Movin
April 05, 2019 00:58 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBKim Smith is the Founder and CEO of Keep It Movin (K.I.M.), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that empowers, motivates, and educates previously-incarcerated women while preventing recidivism. Kim speaks about the challenges that female inmates face upon reintegration into society. K.I.M. provides intervention programs and educational training that focus on mindset and attitude, life and communication skills, employability and housing, and available support and resources. Find Kim: http://...
Episode 121: Robin Gordon // Founder of Gordon & Co.
March 28, 2019 15:22 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBRobin Gordon is the founder of Gordon & Co., a boutique tax and personal financial planning CPA firm that can help you achieve financial security. Robin speaks about her #1 best selling book on Amazon, “Living the Best Life You Can with the Money You Have: Create a Financial Plan That Works for You”, goals, budget, taxes and retirement opportunities for entrepreneurs. Robin is also starting an AWE chapter in Richmond, Virginia! Find Robin: https://www.gordonandcocpas.com/ https://www...
Episode 120: Yasmine Arrington // Founder & Executive Director of ScholarCHIPS
March 21, 2019 16:45 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBYasmine Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS to help students with incarcerated parents get scholarships and mentorship. She's also an inspirational speaker, model, and host of the podcast Millenial Minds. Yasmine speaks about her background growing up in the DC area, her personal story of how ScholarChips was created and grew with the support of mentors, founding members and the community, her modeling career, and more. You don't want to miss this uplifting podcast! Find Yasmine...
Episode 119: Joseph B. Sprung // Founder of JBS Financial, 30 Second Pitch, Bear Givers, JoeProBono
March 14, 2019 18:33 - 26 minutes - 37 MBJoseph B. Sprung is the founder of JBS Financial, a full services accounting and investment services firm in NYC, the founder of 30 Second Pitch, an app that supports entrepreneurs and small business, and the founder of Bear Givers, a nonprofit serving hospitalized children and their families. Joseph speaks about his background growing up in Brooklyn, his first job in accounting, reasons why he began his own company, taking risks, failing, and giving it your all. He talks about overcoming fe...
Episode 118: Patricia Funegra // Founder of La Cocina VA
March 07, 2019 18:45 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBPatricia Funegra is an entrepreneur, activist, and advocate. She founded La Cocina VA, to create opportunities for social and economic growth through feeding, educating, and empowering the minds of the community in the DC metropolitan area, specifically focusing on the Hispanic community. La Cocina is a workforce and small business development non-profit organization that provides vocational job training for the food service and hospitality industries, English language training and job plac...
Episode 117: Peggy Flaxman // Founder of Slice Technology Solutions
February 28, 2019 17:17 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBPeggy Flaxman founded Slice Technology Solutions to provide technical support and training to individuals, families, and small businesses. Peggy speaks about her background in engineering, programming, customer support, and why she took the leap into entrepreneurship. She explains how she works with various clientele, gives expert tips about computer technology, and shares some challenges and rewards of running her own tech support business. Check out more awesome tech tips on her website b...
Episode 116: Celeste Crutchfield // Owner of Kiskadee
February 21, 2019 17:23 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBCeleste Crutchfield is the owner of Kiskadee, a women's boutique shop that offers classic and trendy clothing, accessories, home goods, and gifts nestled in the heart of Del Ray. Celeste speaks about her background in the Air Force, her transition into entrepreneurship, marketing tips, and the challenges and rewards of owning your own retail business. Keep an eye out for some great upcoming events at Kiskadee! Find Celeste: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-crutchfield-27882b3/ htt...
Episode 115: Margie Warrell // Founder of Global Courage, Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker
February 14, 2019 15:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBMargie Warrell is the founder of Global Courage, a leadership consultancy that empowers people globally to live & lead more courageously. She's also a speaker, Forbes columnist, and bestselling author of four books. In today's podcast, she speaks about her background growing up on a small farm in rural Australia, traveling the world, her career success and her passion for courage and being brave. Margie encourages entrepreneurs to choose the path of faith over fear and growth over comfor...
Episode 114: Brent Weaver // Co-Founder and Visionary of UGURUS
February 07, 2019 18:56 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBBrent Weaver leads the vision for UGURUS, a business school for digital agencies. He creates educational programs that help agency owners work on their business to drive additional revenues, increase profits, and create freedom in their life. Brent speaks about his background, entrepreneurial ventures, UAcademy training programs, business models, and marketing. He's offering some free courses for our listeners! Shoot him an email at [email protected]
Episode 113: AWE Update with Karen Bate & Evelyn Powers
January 31, 2019 17:11 - 26 minutes - 36 MBKaren Bate and Evelyn Powers, co-founders of AWE, chat about their inspiration from AWE member's stories, AWE chapter's and their passionate leaders, incredible upcoming events, and the heartfelt benefits of AWE: a women's networking group with a warm authentic culture that promotes sharing and support, actively hires from within, and is relaxing and fun. Join us for our upcoming meetings and AWE Summit on March 13th! Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org
Episode 112: Christina Tripodi // Founder and Clinical Director of The Child & Family Practice
January 24, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBChristina Tripodi, the Founder and Clinical Director of The Child & Family Practice, speaks about her background, education, her journey into entrepreneurship, and shares challenges and tips for fellow female founders. She is a licensed school and clinical psychologist who treats children, adolescents, and adults with psychoeducational testing and consultation to asses for different types of developmental pathology and to provide the highest quality psychological and educational support. ...
Episode 111: Diana Waller // Founder & CEO of Chasing Dragons
January 17, 2019 23:18 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBDiana Waller, Founder, and CEO of Chasing Dragons, a relocation company that helps employees settle in new communities, talks about her entrepreneurial journey, company growth, and how their team supports client transition to the Washington D.C. area. Diana's advice for entrepreneurs: find a business community like AWE and connect! Find Diana: https://www.chasingdragons.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/chasingdragonsdc/ https://www.instagram.com/chasingdragonsdc/ https://w...
Episode 110: Melissa Henry // Founder of Melissa Demple Photography
January 10, 2019 17:37 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBMelissa Henry is the founder of Melissa Demple Photography, a personal brand photography company in the Washington D.C. area. She speaks about her background, how and why she started her business and her mission to capture stories through authentic photographs to help entrepreneurs strongly connect with their clients and audience. Find Melissa: http://www.melissademple.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-henry-731b892/ https://www.instagram.com/melissademplephotography/ htt...
Episode 109: Pia Silva // Partner and Brand Strategist at Worstofall Design
January 03, 2019 18:03 - 27 minutes - 38 MBPia Silva, partner and brand strategist at Worstofall Design, builds "Badass Brands without the BS." She talks about her business journey, branding, marketing, advice for entrepreneurs and how to start badassing YOUR brand. Find Pia: https://www.piasilva.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pialovesyourbiz/ https://www.instagram.com/pialovesyourbiz/ https://twitter.com/PiaLovesYourBiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/pia-silva-86b2723/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.o...
Episode 108: Diana Veiga // Founder of Diana Delivers
December 27, 2018 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBDiana Veiga is the founder of Diana Delivers, a company that provides custom gift baskets that are unique, tailor-made for the recipient,for all occasions andare personally delivered within 20 miles of Washington, D.C. Diana shares her story of starting and running her business and insight into her custom gift basket services. Find Diana: http://dianadelivers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DianaDelivers/ https://www.instagram.com/dianadelivers/ https://twitter.com/diana_delivers ...
Episode 107: Alejandra Santaolalla // Founder of Bold + Mighty Kids
December 20, 2018 17:18 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBAlejandra Santaolalla is the founder of Bold + Mighty Kids, a children's literacy brand to help parents raise resilient kids through bilingual storytelling. Alejandra speaks about non-profit management, gender equality, leadership, empowerment, and education and how these topics inspire her to create a movement of love, kindness, and learning through books to help children see themselves as bold and mighty changemakers. Find Alejandra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandrasantaolalla/...
Episode 106: Janetta Brewer // Founder of Blue Alchemy Consulting
December 13, 2018 18:15 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBJanetta Brewer, the founder of Blue Alchemy Consulting, provides world-class legal, advisory and training solutions for start-ups, small business, nonprofits, and federal government clients. Janetta speaks about her background in social work, law, and public policy and how she transitioned to launch and manage her own business and personal empowerment initiative called Uncharted Heights which helps individuals develop self-confidence. Find Janetta: http://bluealchemyconsulting.com/ ht...