Synopsis
These 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, engineered by Antonio Villaronga, 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!
Episodes
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Episode 75: Sherron Washington // Marketing // The P3 Solution
01/10/2018 Duration: 26minSherron is a speaker, trainer, professor and is deemed “The Marketing Whisperer” due to her uncanny ability to assist clients in developing innovative, results driven, yet simple solutions for their business. She shares expert marketing insight in an energetic style that captivates and educates simultaneously. A lively interview with a twenty year veteran of marketing who has and is doing it all! Find Sherron: http://www.p3solutions.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thep3solution/ https://twitter.com/p3tweeps Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 74: Jennifer Galloway // Wolcott Hill Group
01/10/2018 Duration: 27minJennifer Galloway of the Wolcott Hill Group creates capital campaigns, major gift initiatives and sponsorship coordination to help her not-for-profit clients fundraise from $2k to $2m! Find Jennifer: https://www.wolcotthillgroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-paquette-galloway-378560a/ https://twitter.com/jenpaquette?lang=en Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 73: Cheryl Fischer // Little Things Big Difference
01/10/2018 Duration: 25minCheryl Fischer, former schoolteacher and successful entrepreneur, shows clients how to live healthfully and change their lives in positive ways through Arbonne. She explains how multi-level marketing works and why she chose this model for her own entrepreneurial journey. Find Cheryl: https://www.facebook.com/smartgirlcool0/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 72: Ellen Wilson // Senior Loan Officer // FitzGerald Financial Group
28/09/2018 Duration: 27minEllen Wilson, Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at FitzGerald Financial Group, speaks about her background in massage therapy, her experience working as a loan officer and joining AWE. Ellen specializes in providing women going through divorce personal hand-on services and home sale management. Find Ellen Wilson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-wilson-b6153637/ ellen.wilson@fitzgeraldfinancial.net Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 71: Lisa Meade // Founder // Canine Performance
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minLisa Meade, founder of Canine Performance, speaks about how her family owned quality pet care business began, grew and now offers a range of services including walking, pet sitting, dog training and home boarding. Lisa describes her love for dogs and working with pet owners to provide dependable, accessible and professional business practices. Find Lisa: http://mycanineperformance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MyCaninePerformance/ https://twitter.com/canineperforman?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/canineperformance/?hl=en Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 70: Patty Chism // Image Consultant // Style by Patty
28/09/2018 Duration: 27minPatty Chism, image consultant and founder of Style by Patty, speaks about how she started her business from a personal fashion blog, working one-on-one with clients and collaborating with creative professionals to create content on various social media platforms. If you’re interested in learning all about becoming a stylist or seeking empowerment in your wardrobe, this episode is for you. Find Patty: http://stylebypatty.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-chism-9ba81937 https://www.facebook.com/stylebypattydc/ https://twitter.com/stylebypatty?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/stylebypatty/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 69: Tina Fox // Founder and CEO // Fox Paradigm
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minTina Fox, Founder and CEO of Fox Paradigm, a business consulting firm, and Co-Founder of Women on Course, a professional women’s networking group and national organization speaks about the transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, sales and business development and her enthusiasm for mentoring women in business. Tune in to hear Tina’s top ten tips to starting and growing a successful business. Find Tina Fox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinafoxatfp https://www.facebook.com/tina.fox.paradigm https://www.womenoncourse.com/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 68: Kate Floyd // UMC Minister and Founder // Arlington Commons
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minKate Floyd, UMC Minister and Founder of Arlington Commons, speaks about her passion for creating safe inclusive spaces welcome to all people. Learn about the United Methodist Church and how to gather in small groups and events in Arlington to connect, converse and practice spirituality. Find Kate: https://www.arlingtoncommons.org/ kate@arlingtoncommons.org https://www.facebook.com/arlcommons/ https://www.instagram.com/arlcommons/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 67: Greg Hamilton // Co-Founder // Arlington Magazine
28/09/2018 Duration: 28minGreg Hamilton is a publisher and the co-founder of Arlington Magazine. Greg speaks about the importance of hyper local community focused journalism and public engagement, as well as behind the scenes of Arlington Magazine including, financing, designing, editorial stories, and publishing quality printed media about the lives of local residents and businesses. Find Greg: greg.hamilton@arlingtonmagazine.com https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonMagazine https://twitter.com/arlingtonmag Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 66: Beth Yoder // Talent Acquisition // P3Hired
28/09/2018 Duration: 25minBeth Yoder, Founder & CEO of P3Hired, a talent acquisition, recruitment and executive search service shares how she built her company and leads a team of consultants with her same passion for recruiting and delivering top results for their clients. Find Beth: https://www.p3hired.com/ https://twitter.com/p3hired https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoderbeth/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 65: Lisa Damico // Photographer // Lisa Damico Portraits
28/09/2018 Duration: 24minPresentation is key and your personal photo can open doors for your business! Our featured guest is Lisa Damico, owner of Lisa Damico Portraits. She talks about how she prepares her clients for the shoot, scouts the location, hair and makeup, fashion tips and how she captures the best version of you to help build your brand, get that job or attract that mate! Find Lisa: https://www.lisadamicoportraits.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisadamicoportraits/ https://www.facebook.com/lisadamicoportraits https://www.linkedin.com/company/lisa-damico-portraits/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 64: Marissa Levin // Founder and CEO // Successful Culture
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minFounder, author and entrepreneurship expert Marissa Levin talks about knowing your worth, owning your power, realizing when to pivot and going for the $1million mark in your business. Find Marissa: https://www.successfulculture.com/ https://twitter.com/MarissaLevin https://www.facebook.com/SuccessfulCulture https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MarissaLevin https://www.instagram.com/marissalevin1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissalevin1/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 63: Mali Phonpadith // Founder and CEO // SOAR Community Network
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minMali Phonpadith, Founder/CEO of the SOAR Community Network, bestselling author, TV show and podcast host, shares her story of immigrating to the United States, overcoming enormous challenges, and growing her business from her personal journey of helping her self see, own, articulate and release her truth. SOAR’s vision is to help people and businesses align with their own authentic mission and bring their message to market. Find Mali: https://soarcommunitynetwork.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MaliPhonpadith https://twitter.com/maliphonpadith?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/maliphonpadith/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maliphonpadith?trk=author_mini-profile_title Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 62: Jaime Young // Senior Loan Officer // The Ross Group at MVB Mortgage
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minSenior Loan Officer Jaime Young talks about her 20 years in the male dominated mortgage broker industry & how she overcame challenges to rise up, succeed & thrive on her own terms. Find Jaime: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimewilson/ https://www.facebook.com/JaimeYoungWithTheRossGroup/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 61: Dani Sauter // Blogger // Blonde in the District
28/09/2018 Duration: 24minTop fashion, travel and lifestyle blogger and social media influencer Dani Sauter talks about her entrepreneurial journey, and offers great tips for how to successfully juggle it all. Find Dani: https://www.blondeinthedistrict.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blondeinthedistrict https://www.instagram.com/blonde_inthedistrict/ https://twitter.com/blonde_district Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 60: Heather Caplan // Dietitian Nutritionist // Heather Caplan Coaching, LLC
26/09/2018 Duration: 24minHeather Caplan is a registered dietitian, blogger, freelance writer, running coach and podcaster with a passion to help women who have struggled with their relationship with food or their body to recover and thrive. Heather shares her journey into entrepreneurship, working with clients and more. Find Heather: http://heathercaplan.com/ https://twitter.com/heatherdcRD https://www.instagram.com/heatherdcRD/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTalkRD/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-caplan-rd Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 59: Christine Bhutta // Health and Wellness // Well Mom
26/09/2018 Duration: 26minChristine Bhutta, founder of Well Mom, offers personal and small group training, yoga and nutrition coaching for moms and moms-to-be. Christine divulges insights about being a mom, switching careers and running her business. Find Christine: https://wellmomllc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wellmomllc/ https://twitter.com/wellmomllc https://www.instagram.com/wellmomllc/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 58: Anne Mauney // Dietitian // Fannetastic Food
27/08/2018 Duration: 24minAnne Mauney, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian who helps people have a healthier, happier relationship with food. Anne's blog, Fannetastic Food, is the most visited dietitian's blog on the internet. Join us for her tips and advice on making simple sustainable choices for better health, and how to build a successful blog. Find Anne: https://www.fannetasticfood.com https://www.annetherd.com https://www.instagram.com/fannetasticfood/?hl=en https://twitter.com/fannetasticfood?lang=en Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 57: Maimah Karmo // Survivor // Tigerlily Foundation
21/08/2018 Duration: 22minAuthor, speaker, nonprofit founder Maimah Karmo shares her inspiring life story and how she manifests bliss in her work and life. Maimah is the founder and CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation and a 10-year survivor of breast cancer. Find Maimah: http://maimah.com https://twitter.com/maimah?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/maimahkarmo/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/
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Episode 56: Sally Duran // Healthcare Expert // Arlington Economic Development Commission
14/08/2018 Duration: 25minSally Duran, a self-proclaimed "Health Insurance Decorator," is the Chair of Arlington Economic Development Commission. Sally is also a strong advocate for supporting small business and had a hand in the writing of The Affordable Care Act. Find Sally: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-duran-52468a8/ https://www.facebook.com/sally.duran.50?lst=100001124688736%3A100000247191658%3A1534179594 Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org/