WCWB Inspire Women Podcast
Washington Center for Women in Business is now adding a podcast in 2023 established a dedicated platform for knowledgeable women entrepreneurs to speak on their industries. The Podcast will also include interviews with new and upcoming business owners making their mark in Washington state as well updates on all that the WCWB is doing to promote women-owned businesses in the community.
Episodes
26 episodes
Meet Owner, Brigitte O'Michaels! IMPACT. INCREASE. INFLUENCE.
With over 10 years of experience in professional training, development and business consulting, Coach Brigitte brings a unique perspective that embraces ethnicity, culture and experience to educate and inform her clients in all areas of leaders...
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Episode 26
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57:44
Meet Alanna, Founder & CEO of Vibe Coworks
A fierce champion of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful social impact, Alanna Imbach is a weaver of people, and a builder of authentic, purpose-driven communities. Her vision is simple: drive innovation through authentic human connect...
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Episode 25
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40:32
Meet Emily, Owner & Artist of JuiceBoxx LTD B2B Productions
Emily Renee Ligman ,a new small business owner as of September 2023. She is a professional face and body paint artist and owner of JUICEBOXX LTD B2B Productions, LLC also owning DBA: PNW pro face paint. Specializing in body paint, face paint, a...
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Episode 24
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47:27
Meet Dr. Sara Weelborg & Rachel Johnson, Co-owners of Mindset.
Dr. Sara Weelborg, DNP, ARNP, has been a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2005. Before that, she worked as a registered nurse in a variety of patient care settings while serving as an active-duty Navy Nurse Corps Officer. Afte...
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Episode 23
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49:49
Meet Ann Allen, Founder of Heal Your Grief, Heal Your Life
There’s a whole bunch of misinformation out in the world, and unfortunately, that includes Grief and Loss. So many people are in so much pain, and sadly many die in their grief, because they’re unable or don’t know how to express it in a way th...
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Episode 22
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47:24
Meet Annie, Owner of Vibrant Soulful Wellness
Annie Barrett is a Bilingual Educator, National Speaker, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Board-Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Trainer. Annie has worked over 25 years as an educa...
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Episode 21
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33:00
Meet Sandra, Owner of an Art Business
Sandra holds dual BA degrees in Graphic Design and Education, combining her artistic expertise with teaching experience. The combination of these backgrounds led her to establish Paint with Me Paint Parties in the Lacey area three years ago. Th...
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Episode 20
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32:16
Meet Casey, Owner of Captured by Casey Photography
Today, we interview Casey - a world traveler, military spouse, and owner of her own photography business. She has always been a follow-your-heart-kind-of-gal and took a chance by following her passion for photography versus the corporate settin...
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Episode 19
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43:54
Become a Social Media Professional
So many business owners struggle to keep up with social media trends and demands. In today's episode, write down some detailed notes on how to see social media today and use its tools to positively impact your businesses!
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Episode 18
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31:05
Meet Jaya Mallik, DEI Practitioner & Entrepreneur
An experienced DEIB practitioner and educator, Jaya Mallik centers her practice on community engagement, data-informed insights, and empowering others to lead and innovate. She is especially passionate about ensuring equal access and opportu...
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Episode 17
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40:17
Meet Kathryn, Owner of The Dawning Institute LLC
Kathryn Annis, a powerful force in mental health and wellness, passionately leads The Dawning Institute LLC as its Owner & Founder. Her journey, marked by persistence, resilience and transformation, speaks to the indomitable pursuit of purp...
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Episode 16
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45:50
Meet Kimberly, Owner of Barkcuterie Boxes
Kimberly was born and raised in the pacific northwest and in-spite of the rain, loves every season Washington offers. Born into a large family, she’s always had an entrepreneurial spirit and launched Barkcuterie Boxes in December 2022 with a dr...
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Episode 15
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34:37
Meet Tierra Bonds, Owner of Take Charge: Credit Consulting
Take Charge Consulting, LLC provides credit and entrepreneur services to economically disadvantaged artists and entrepreneurs to position individuals to leverage these tools. They believe that credit is a tool to narrow the racial wealth gap be...
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Episode 14
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34:11
Meet Emma, Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner
Emma Heywood is a Certified Hypnotherapist, practitioner of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), performance mindset coach, and a classically trained actress, performing on stage from North America to Europe. She has been on her own mental hea...
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Episode 13
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34:50
How to Market Research
In this episode, we dive into a step-by-step with examples on how to conduct market research for your business plan or early on into your business launch. Don't skip this step if you want to be a successful business owner!
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Episode 12
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31:04
Do You Already Have the Mind of an Entrepreneur?
In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the existing mindset of potential business owners. Do you already carry entrepreneur traits that would make you successful? Don't ignore your potential!
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Episode 11
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35:58
Meet Lorelei, Founder of Sahale Outdoors
Meet Lorelei Felchlin, the Founder and Executive Director of Sahale Outdoors, an outdoor education nonprofit in the South Sound area. After hanging up her Army boots after twelve years, volunteering for various other nonprofits and receiving a ...
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Episode 10
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31:49
Keep Up with Website Trends
Website design and development trends are constantly evolving to adapt to changing technologies and user preferences. So I want to provide some general website trends that business owners should heavily consider for 2023. I am going to go into ...
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Episode 9
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33:00
Small Business Insurance
Interview with Marie Cooper, Washington Health Benefit ExchangeMarie Cooper is a Senior Business and Employee Outreach Coordinator at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. She specializes in helping small businesses navig...
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Episode 8
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How to Start a Business
In this episode, I dive deep into the steps to starting a business - from business plan necessities, to licensing structure, financial management, and start up strategies. Take some notes on this one!
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Episode 7
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38:48
Meet Brianna's All Ears Petcare
Meet Brianna, the owner and behaviorist trainer of All Ears Petcare, an independent dog training and online academy serving the South Puget Sound area. She helps first-time dog owners integrate their puppy or rescue to not only stay but thrive ...
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Episode 6
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40:14
Meet Dr. Jen Thomas
In this episode we have a special guest who talks about her new business and book. We diver deep into understanding the entrepreneur mind and the need for life coaches.
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Episode 5
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40:40
Avoiding Employee Turnover
In this episode, we discuss the many reasons that lead to employee turnover, the overall decrease of employee morale, and the resulting costs for the business owner.
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Episode 4
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39:20
Meet Mak's Snack Shack
In this episode of the WCWB Inspire Women's Podcast, we meet Makayla Roberson who introduces us to her baking business named Mak's Snack Shack. She tells us her story from the pre-launch phase up to now. She also gives women valuable advice on ...
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Episode 3
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