))
Circus, Kids, and African Stories: Not Your Average Female Founders w/Kate Laviolette, Nmasichi Chukwuemeka and Jenn Grubb
Manage episode 473154063 series 3462552
Content provided by Melissa Snow - Powerful Women Rising, LLC, Melissa Snow - Powerful Women Rising, and LLC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Melissa Snow - Powerful Women Rising, LLC, Melissa Snow - Powerful Women Rising, and LLC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Forget the cookie-cutter approach - these entrepreneurs prove success comes from embracing what makes you different.
In the final episode of our five part 2024 PWR Impact Awards Winner Series, you'll hear from three incredible women who are proving that there’s no one way to build a successful business:
🎪 Kate Laviolette (Empowerment Award Winner) – A yoga therapist, energy worker, aerial coach and circus artist who helps people break through physical and mental limitations, turning movement into empowerment.
📖 Nmasichi Chukwemeka (Rising Star Award Winner) – Founder of Tribesand History, an African storytelling platform, Nmasichi is on a mission to preserve and share authentic African narratives through games, books, and media.
🐝 Jenn Grubb (Connector Award Winner) – Creator of The Buzzy B, a go-to parenting resource, Jenn connects families with the information, support, and local events they need to navigate parenting with confidence.
Despite their different industries, these women have each built businesses rooted in impact, empowerment, and community.
You'll Hear:
✅ How to turn your personal story into a powerful business mission
✅ The importance of human connection in an increasingly digital world
✅ How to overcome doubt and take bold action, even in the early stages
Success isn’t about following a formula—it’s about embracing what makes you different and using it to create impact. Listen now for insights and actionable strategies from these inspiring entrepreneurs.
Want more real talk, strategies, and inspiration? Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode!
Links & References:
- Join us at our next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
- For even deeper connections, check out the Powerful Women Rising Community!
Learn more about Kate Laviolette:
Learn more about Nmasichi Chukwuemeka:
Learn more about Jenn Grubb:
Loved the episode? Here are four ways you can show your support:
1. Buy me a coffee
Connect with Your Host!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth.
Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She runs an incredible monthly Virtual Speed Networking Event which you can attend once at no cost using the code FIRSTTIME
She lives in Colorado Springs with two girl dogs, two boy cats and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and Threads.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Award Winners (00:00:00)
2. Kate: Yoga, Aerial & Wellness Studio (00:03:35)
3. Masichi: African Storytelling Platform (00:08:55)
4. Jen: The Buzzy Bee for Parents (00:17:42)
5. Empowerment Award Discussion (00:21:40)
6. Rising Star Award Journey (00:31:05)
7. Connector of the Year Award (00:42:11)
8. Overcoming Entrepreneurial Challenges (00:49:58)
9. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:58:08)
109 episodes
Share
