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Paving Her Own Path: How Maliha Khan Turned Vision into Impact
From a young age, Maliha Khan knew she was different. Not in a way that made her feel out of place, but in a way that lit a fire in her. “From the beginning, it was clear that I had a very entrepreneurial spirit,” she says, reflecting on a journey that has been anything but…
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From Piano Lessons to Global Trade: The Dynamic Journey of Emily McIntyre
Emily McIntyre has lived many lives in one. Entrepreneur, CEO, mother, traveler, and creative thinker, she has built a career shaped by curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to grow. Her journey has taken her from small-town piano lessons to international trade, and each step has been grounded in purpose. She launched her first business…
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Heather Physioc: From Newsroom to Nature
Heather Physioc has spent a lifetime immersed in storytelling. From the moment she crafted her first newsletter in third grade at Conn-West Elementary—documenting the critical happenings of lost teeth and family vacations—her love for journalism was evident. That early spark grew into a full-fledged passion. She became editor of her high school newspaper and later…
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Maggie Glenski: Building a Business and a Community for Women Founders
In the world of digital marketing and entrepreneurship, few stories are as inspiring as that of Maggie Glenski. From working with some of the biggest brands in the world to building her own business from the ground up, Maggie has navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship with resilience and determination. Today, she is the…
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Yolanda Villegas: Building a Brand, Breaking Barriers, and Paying It Forward
In the ever-evolving world of marketing and branding, few names stand out as boldly as Yolanda Villegas. With over 30 years of corporate experience in marketing, communications, and advertising, she has successfully carved out a space of her own as the founder of Villegas Marketing. But her journey to entrepreneurship wasn’t without challenges. “Everybody needs…
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Jessica Best: The Woman Behind BetterAve’s Community-Driven Mission
Jessica Best didn’t always envision herself in the world of email marketing. In fact, when she first stepped onto the University of Missouri’s campus, she thought she was going to be an elementary school teacher. “I came from a family of teachers,” she shared. “I originally sought a degree in education. I ended up shopping…
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Rest as Revolution: Honoring the National Day of Rest for Black Women and Harriet Tubman’s Legacy
Today, we pause. March 10th marks the National Day of Rest for Black Women, a reminder that rest is not a luxury—it is a necessity. It is also the anniversary of the passing of Harriet Tubman, a woman whose very existence was an act of defiance and liberation. These two events are deeply connected because…
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Happy International Women’s Day 🎊👯♀️
Happy International Women’s Day! I pondered for days over what this post would entail, only to become incredibly overwhelmed in the best possible way. There are so many women I admire and respect—some I know personally, others I admire from afar. I wish I could name every single one of them, but today, I just…
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Julie Cortes: The Freelance Rockstar Empowering Kansas City’s Self-Employed
For 25 years, Julie Cortes has been blazing a trail in the freelance world, proving that success doesn’t always follow a traditional path. As the founder of Freelance Rockstar, her own business as a freelance copywriter, and the non-profit Freelance Exchange of Kansas City, she has dedicated her career to empowering self-employed professionals in the advertising and…
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Rebel Boldly, Live Richly: Stacy Rich’s Journey to Intuitive Business Coaching
Stacy Rich never saw herself settling for a conventional career path. What started as an early passion for film and visual storytelling evolved into a lifelong mission of helping others grow, both in business and in life. Now, as an intuitive business coach, Stacy is empowering entrepreneurs to step into their worth, build successful businesses,…
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