Empowering Women in Entrepreneurship: Unlocking the Power of Community with Sharmadean Reid

In this episode of the First Buck podcast, host Nic Cary interviews Sharmadean Reid MBE, Founder and CEO of The Stack World, discusses her journey from launching WAH Nails to creating a platform that powers women's networks and communities. She shares insights on achieving gender equity through community building, the importance of innovation, and supporting women in business. Sharmadean's dedication to her mission earned her the Veuve Clicquot Bold Future award in 2021.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• The importance of building and leveraging networks and communities for business success.
• Strategies for achieving gender equity in the workplace and keeping women employees engaged.
• Innovative approaches to creating unique and impactful business spaces.
• The role of consultancy and software solutions in supporting entrepreneurial growth.
• Insights on maintaining passion and perseverance in the face of business challenges.

In this episode...

Nic Cary interviews Sharmadean and they discuss the lessons learned during her career journey including:

• The power of community and networking is essential for driving business growth and success.
• The need for continuous innovation and adaptation is crucial in staying ahead in a competitive industry.
• The importance of gender equity and creating supportive environments for women in the workplace is vital for achieving long-term impact.

 

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Sky’s The Limit, one of the largest nonprofit programs for underrepresented young adult entrepreneurs in the US. Sky’s The Limit is a quick-growing digital platform that connects entrepreneurs with their peers, volunteer business mentors, training resources, and funding. Our goal is to develop the social capital that founders need to chase their business dreams.

To learn more, visit https://www.skysthelimit.org.