Empowering Veteran Women Entrepreneurs: An Inspirational Journey with VR Small

18/09/2024 1h 3min Episodio 7
Empowering Veteran Women Entrepreneurs: An Inspirational Journey with VR Small

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In this What's Good Podcast episode, host Brianna Jovahn welcomes VR Small, founder of the Veteran Womens Enterprise Center (VWEC). They delve into VR's captivating journey from an army brat and Navy vet to a business leader. VR shares her challenges in the military, her transition to entrepreneurship, and her passion for teaching and mentoring veteran women. They discuss the creation and growth of VWEC, its programs like NLBT (Next Level Business Transformation) and DSG (Dallas Strategic Growth Accelerator), and the upcoming VWEC Conference on October 16th, aiming to empower and celebrate entrepreneurial women associated with the military.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:01 VR Small's Early Life and Military Background03:05 Challenges and Determination in the Navy11:55 Transition to Civilian Life and Career Pursuits22:06 Corporate Journey and Financial Realizations28:25 Hiring Challenges and Office Dynamics32:04 Transitioning to Dallas and Career Struggles34:19 Founding the VWEC and Initial Challenges39:32 Building the VWEC Center42:33 Overcoming Setbacks and New Beginnings44:58 Current Programs and Future Plans52:30 Annual Conference and Empowerment Mission01:00:25 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionDon't forget to Follow, Share, Rate and Review!Let's Connect!Follow our Guests - VR Smalls;Website: https://linktr.ee/VeteranwomensecMore ProductsFollow What's Good Productions on;Website: https://whatsgood-productions.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsgood_podcast/Follow Brianna Jovahn on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.jovahn_/

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