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Adrienne Garland
Sep 20, 2022
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What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now as a 'second chapter' woman entrepreneur?

What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now as a 'second chapter' woman entrepreneur? For me, it is coming up with the right mix of products and services to assist other women leaders/entrepreneurs. Sound off - as a woman entrepreneur, what is your biggest…

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Adrienne Garland
Sep 15, 2022
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My company, She Leads Media, will be hosting an in-person conference in NYC on November 10-11.

My company, She Leads Media, will be hosting an in-person conference in NYC on November 10-11. It's dedicated to women leaders and entrepreneurs and will be an incredible way to network, grow and share. Please let me know if you might be interested in attending & I can send you…

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Adrienne Garland
Dec 13, 2021
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One more post for today - we have 149 people in our group, which is really nice.

One more post for today - we have 149 people in our group, which is really nice. I know this isn't a super active group, but please say "YES" below if you'd like to get together via zoom and have a facilitated-by-me networking session.

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Adrienne Garland
Dec 13, 2021
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Hi everyone,

Hi everyone, As we approach the holiday season and a new year, what are some of the things you'd like to acknowledge and close out from 2021 and step into in 2022?

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Sushma D.A. Hallock, MBA, MA
Aug 31, 2021
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Hello everyone, I'm in a transition phase of my career (looking for a new job) but over the pandemic I finally had the courage to get my side hustle going...one day I hope it will be my main hustle.

Hello everyone, I'm in a transition phase of my career (looking for a new job) but over the pandemic I finally had the courage to get my side hustle going...one day I hope it will be my main hustle. So I'm not at the second chapter just yet...but hoping to be there soon! I just…

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Adrienne Garland
Aug 7, 2021
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I'd love to know - what is the major difference you're thinking about when it comes to your work/career or business in this 'second chapter' of your career journey?

I'd love to know - what is the major difference you're thinking about when it comes to your work/career or business in this 'second chapter' of your career journey?

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Adrienne Garland
Jul 20, 2021
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I'm curious if there are any entrepreneurs here in this group that are considering full time employment, after the business didn't meet your success criteria.

I'm curious if there are any entrepreneurs here in this group that are considering full time employment, after the business didn't meet your success criteria.

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Anonymous
May 20, 2021
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Ladies,

Ladies, I would love to get your thoughts. I am in my mid 50's, and I am a Dir. of Marketing in an F500 company. Previously, I was a Global Head of Marketing for a digital agency. My current employer did not represent the role appropriately. As a result, I am working for a VP in…

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Deb Boulanger
May 4, 2021
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Hi all, I just discovered this group.

Hi all, I just discovered this group. I'm the host of the Life After Corporate podcast (apropos to this group I believe). I'm on my way to 7 figures in my coaching business and look forward to sharing as well as learning from all of you! https://lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com

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Adrienne Garland
Mar 6, 2021
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Hello everyone and happy Saturday!

Hello everyone and happy Saturday! We now have 88 members in this sub group, which is a lucky number for me - since I graduated high school in 1988! Please let me know who is interested in joining a networking session in the next week or so. It would be great to get to know each…

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Adrienne Garland
Mar 1, 2021
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The pandemic has created changes and challenges for nearly all of us.

The pandemic has created changes and challenges for nearly all of us. What has been the most unexpected change that you've personally experienced - in life and/or in your career/business?

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Karleen Leveille
Jan 21, 2021
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Free Funding For Your Business

The Karleen Leveille Entrepreneurship Center just released its annual Grant List & Guide E-Book containing over $3 million dollars in free grant money from over 100 sources! Whether you are an individual creator, entrepreneur, non-profit, business or even a pet lover, there are…

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Mary Donohue Miele
Dec 14, 2020
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Freedom from time & money

I’m launching a project, the biggest project I have worked on and am looking for a solid team of 5. I have a few questions for you…. Are you looking for professional freedom of time and money? Do you no longer want to trade time for money? Are you looking to work to be able to…

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Adrienne Garland
Dec 14, 2020
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Let's get to know each other

Hello all, I'm happy to see our group growing. We now have 67 people in our group, which is a perfect size! It would be wonderful to get to know one another and support each other into and through the second chapter of our career journeys. Let's add to this discussion by telling…

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Adrienne Garland
Dec 3, 2020
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She Leads 2020 online

Hello everyone! I hope you don't mind me posting this, but I think this could be a great networking opportunity. My company, She Leads Media, holds an in person conference every year in NYC. This year, I was going to cancel it due to the pandemic, but I decided a few weeks ago to…

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Adrienne Garland
Nov 26, 2020
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wondering how second chapter entrepreneurship is going for you. I’m personally struggling with revenue and think it’s a combination of the pandemic and women getting tired of being a part of too many groups and communities online. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

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Rebecca Silveston-Keith
Oct 29, 2020
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Has anyone worked at the National Science Foundation?

Hi fellow fairygodbosses, I recently spoke to a NSF Program Director who encouraged me to apply for a peer position at the NSF in SBIR/STTR's. After a 30 year career in corporate technology management and product development in large and small and micro companies ( i.e start-ups)…

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Adrienne Garland
Oct 22, 2020
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Top Tips for 2nd Chapter Women Entrepreneurs

How has the pandemic affected your business? Are you thriving? Slowing down? Pivoting your business? Thinking of working for someone else? I have personally had every single one of these thoughts - which keeps me stuck in the mud. Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Adrienne Garland
Aug 27, 2020
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Welcome to Second Chapter Women Entrepreneurs!

What is the single greatest challenge you are facing right now?

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You left a successful corporate career to begin your business, and you are looking to take your business to the next level of visibility and success.

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