Awesome Women
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 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
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.
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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!
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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 lon...
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!
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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!
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.
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.
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 mor...
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!
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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.
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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!
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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. T...
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.
...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 ...
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 th...
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!
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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.
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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 achiev...
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.
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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...
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