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Payton, Dr. Tameka L.
Enterprising Women
Advisory Board
Dr. Tameka L. Payton is the founder and chief executive officer of Psychometric Solutions, LLC, a human services research and data analytic firm that aims to advance social and educational equity by providing culturally sensitive assessments, program development, program evaluation, and data analysis services. Under Dr. Payton’s leadership, the org...
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Harrison, Melissa
Enterprising Women
Advisory Board
Melissa Harrison is CEO and Founder of Allee Creative, a marketing agency based in Minnesota. She has been a leader in the content marketing space for 20 years starting in higher education and nonprofits until she founded her agency at the age of 26. What started as a one-woman shop based heavily on traditional print content and marketing...
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Zhu, Jenny Jing
Enterprising Women
Advisory Board
Jenny Jing Zhu, Founder and CEO of Lush Décor Home, is an award-winning entrepreneur, business pioneer and motivator-in-chief who inspires a diverse, powerhouse team to create, produce, market and deliver top selling home décor. Zhu’s visionary perspective earned her opportunities a less keen eye would have missed. Armed with a degree in textile an...
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Enterprising Women Names Jenny Zhu, Melissa Harrison and Tameka Payton to its Advisory Board
Enterprising Women
The Connector
RALEIGH, N.C., March 11, 2024 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Jenny Zhu, Melissa Harrison and Dr. Tameka L. Payton to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board. Zhu will be one of two inductees into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame at the 22nd Annual Enterprising Women of the Year ...
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Adaptable You
Nancy Watt
The Connector
In the wise and infinitely relatable words of Michelle Obama, "There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish," especially in the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship. But let's keep it real: the landscape of business is changing faster than a chameleon on a disco dance floor, and adaptability has become the new currency. So, let's dive in...
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THE SPECIAL EVENT COMPANY ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION BY UK-BASED DRPG
Enterprising Women
The Connector
North Carolina-based company expands global footprint for parent agency APEX, N.C. (Jan. 24, 2024) – Global creative communications agency DRPG proudly announces a significantmilestone in its expansion with the successful acquisition of The Special Event Company, a distinguished live and virtual event agency based in North Carol...
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Monica Smiley Honored with 2023 Stevie® Award for Women in Business for Lifetime Achievement
Enterprising Women
The Connector
Cary, N.C, (December 6, 2023) In recognition of a career of community building and empowerment for women entrepreneurs, Monica Smiley, editor and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, was bestowed the illustrious Stevie® Award for Women in Business for Lifetime Achievement. Smiley accepted her award at a black tie gala last month in New York Ci...
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Saifuddinn, Mariyah
Enterprising Women
Advisory Board
Mariyah Saifuddin is the CEO and co-founder of Innovative Solution Partners, a Michigan-based IT consulting firm which creates analytics solutions that provide data insights for informed decision making. Saifuddin has a passion for helping businesses solve problems and reach their goals, and knows businesses are tired of dealing with the noise and ...
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Elrich, Lois
Enterprising Women
Advisory Board
Lois Elrich – an entrepreneur, innovator and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) in Dayton, Ohio – is president and co-owner of Solid Blend Technologies, Inc., a water management solutions company, and president and owner of Real Change Business Coaching, LLC. Both companies are certified as Women’s Business Enterprises by the Women’s Business Enter...
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Pama, Pooja Chandra
Myra Ray
Advisory Board
Pooja Chandra Pama, the Founder and President of ACE Foods, is an Indian-born, American Humanitarian, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur with comprehensive international business experience in myriad sectors: finance, healthcare, agriculture, and real estate. Pama helms several businesses which foster global entrepreneurship and is motivated by Pama’...
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Enterprising Women Names Lois Elrich, Dana Hetrick and Mariyah Saifuddin to its Advisory Board
Enterprising Women
The Connector
RALEIGH, N.C., September 11 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Lois Elrich, Dana Hetrick and Mariyah Saifuddin to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.  “Lois, Dana and Mariyah are powerful business builders who share a defining passion to benefit their clients, employees and the co...
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Enterprising Women Names Sharon Hulce, Kirsten Liston and Pooja Chandra Pama to its Advisory Board
Enterprising Women
The Connector
RALEIGH, N.C., September 11 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Sharon Hulce, Kirsten Liston and Pooja Chandra Pama to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board. “Sharon, Kirsten and Pooja are outstanding entrepreneurs and highly respected leaders in their fields. At the same time they are passionate advocat...
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WBEC SOUTH INVITES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO GO BEYOND! AT THE WE SUMMIT AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP GALA
Enterprising Women
The Connector
NEW ORLEANS – September 6, 2023 – The Women’s Business Enterprise Council South (WBEC South), a regional partner organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), hosts its annual WE Summit Awards & Scholarship Gala on September 20-21, 2023 at The Roosevelt New Orleans. More than 300 women business enterprises (WBEs), su...
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Alexander, Christy
Enterprising Women
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Christy Alexander is CEO and co-founder of 5-Star Therapy which is a Denison Texas-based healthcare company that specializes in providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to home health agencies, hospice companies, medical facilities, and individual clients in Texas and Oklahoma. Christy and her business partner L...
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Descalzo, Anne
Monica Smiley
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Anne Descalzo is a champion of building relationships, developing culture, and conquering challenges. Known for her human-centered approach to leadership, Anne focuses on the power of individual wellness that leads to organizational well-being. She took a leap of faith in February 2020 — two weeks before the pandemic— to go heads down on the creati...
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WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ADVOCATES TAKE CENTER STAGE IN WASHINGTON TO DISCUSS BIPARTISAN POLICY SOLUTIONS
Monica Smiley
The Connector
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Women’s Business Centers (AWBC) hosted its annual 2023 Leadership Conference, where over 300 Women’s Business Center leaders from all 50 states gathered to discuss women’s entrepreneurship and advance a pro-women business ownership policy agenda. The conference featured Small Business Administrator (SBA) Isabel...
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SAUNDRA B. CURRY HONORED AS 2023 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE WINNER BY NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL - Curry Recognized as a Top Entrepreneur for Business Leadership and Community Involvement
Monica Smiley
The Connector
NASHVILLE, Tenn., – June 5, 2023 – Saundra B. Curry, co-founder and chief operating officer, BC Holdings of Tennessee, LLC, was recently honored as one of the Nashville Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence in the Entrepreneur of the Year category. The annual Women of Influence awards luncheon was held on April 25th at Nissan Stadium for a sol...
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Contreras, Rebecca
Monica Smiley
Advisory Board
Leveraging her experience as a business entrepreneur and CEO, former White House Commissioned Officer, and Human Capital expert, Rebecca’s message resonates with those seeking to transform their leadership, expand their opportunities, and grow their organization through building a high performing culture and  team. Rebecca’s professional achie...
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Enterprising Women Names Kathy Durfee, Amber Lutz-Sherman and Keisha Rivers to its Advisory Board
Monica Smiley
The Connector
RALEIGH, N.C., January 19 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Kathy Durfee, Amber Lutz-Sherman and Keisha Rivers to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.  “Kathy, Amber and Keishaare true enterprising women, committed to careers in top leadership roles i...
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Enterprising Women Names Chanie Gluck, Katie Schibler Conn and Michelle Taylor to its Advisory Board
Monica Smiley
The Connector
RALEIGH, N.C., December 21 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Chanie Gluck, Katie Schibler Conn and Michelle Taylor to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.  “Chanie, Katie and Michelleeach bring a force of nature to their thriving businesses and t...
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Enterprising Women Names Fatimah Moody, Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas and Dr. Andrea Wagner to its Advisory Board
Monica Smiley
The Connector
RALEIGH, N.C., December 19 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Fatimah Moody, Dr. Arianna Sholes-Douglas and Dr. Andrea Wagner to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.  “Fatimah, Arianna and Andreaare each powerhouse leaders in t...
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Evens, Susanne
Monica Smiley
Advisory Board
Susanne Evens is the founder and CEO of AAA Translation, formerly German Language Communications, in 1994, a premier certified translation agency based out of St. Louis, Missouri. Susanne was born and raised in Germany, studied five languages, and brings incredible value to her ventures through her understanding of cultures, market trends, technolo...
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Moody, Fatimah
Enterprising Women
Advisory Board
Fatimah Moody, Co-Founder and CEO of LinkVisum Consulting, has over 20 years of consulting, organizational development and strategy. A trusted consultant, leadership coach, and organizational development professional, Moody has successfully advised many organizations in the public and private sector. Her primary areas of focus include transformatio...
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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Names America’s Top Corporations for Women-Owned Businesses for 2023
WBENC
The Connector
February 1, 2023 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is proud to recognize 66 corporations with the prestigious 2023 WBENC America’s Top Corporations for Women’s BusinessWBENC America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises seal Enterprises (WBEs) award, the only national award honoring corporat...
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