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Leading an Employee-Centric Company

Sherry Stewart Deutschmann, a serial entrepreneur and author of Lunch with Lucy, tells her inspiring story of starting a company as a single mom and finding success through her intentional choice to put her employees first. Sherry also breaks down the details of what it means to pay people a living wage, become a more approachable CEO, and continue to empower women business owners in every area of her career. 

Expanding in the Midst of COVID-19

Erica McMannes of Instant Teams explains how she’s learning to seek work-life harmony instead of balance, and describes the biggest lessons she’s learned while building her company. 

Live Interview with Maggie Tucker

Maggie Tucker opens up about the difficulties she’s faced as a small business owner during COVID-19 and explains how she’s shifted her operations to stay in business.

Marketing Strategy for the Next Phase

Nekasha Pratt offers practical advice for marketing during COVID-19 and breaks down some of the basics around developing a marketing strategy, knowing when to outsource, and staying flexible with your plans. 

Controlling the Narrative of COVID-19 with Nicole Wegman

Nicole Wegman shares how she’s staying calm in the midst of COVID-19 and offers perspective into the tentative plans for re-opening that many businesses are starting to consider. 

Controlling the Narrative of COVID-19 with Gail Peace

Gail Peace explains how she’s navigating COVID-19 as a small business owner, meeting important needs in the healthcare industry, and learning from the unusual circumstances of coronavirus.