Awesome Women Entrepreneurs

Karen 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

Jonathan 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

Medical 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, networking tips, and more. 

Meshell 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

Arlington 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

Awesome 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

Founder 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

Jas 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

Health, 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

Mother, 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: https://awesomewomen.org 

Mother-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.org 

New 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 effortless, five-star dining experience click the link. Find At Your Table: Instagram Facebook Awesome Women: https://awesomewomen.org

Pat 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 Exit Readiness Exit Readiness Podcast Awesome Women

Dr. 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 overcome overwhelm and burnout, and more!  Find Alyssa: Dr. Alyssa Adams LinkedIn Facebook Scale Your Inner Wisdom Instagram Awesome Women: https://awesomewomen.org 

AWE 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! Ballston BID Ballston Quarter Awesome Women Entrepreneurs

AWE 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  

Jen 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 Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org

Chioma 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 what MBA admissions are looking for and how EXPARTUS can help!    Find Chioma: EXPARTUS Facebook Instagram Twitter The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets   Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org  

With 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.facebook.com/jamienicholasprinting/?ref=hl https://www.instagram.com/inkonpaper/ Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org

Jenn 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 dialogue about kids and healthy foods.  Save the Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 5-7pm for a special Real Food for Kids event at Bayou Bakery.   Find Jenn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyates/ https://www.realfoodforkids.org https://twitter.com/realfoodforkids https://www.facebook.com/realfoodforkids/ https://www.instagram.com/realfoodforkidsorg/   Awesome Women Entrepreneurs: https://awesomewomen.org