October is National Women’s Small Business Month and we at Emerald Virtual Assistance are excited to celebrate small businesses owned and operated by women entrepreneurs. In fact, EVA itself is a woman-owned business, founded by Emerald Storm, an indigenous female entrepreneur who believed in herself, forged ahead, and built her own success. The road forward, however, has not been an easy one. What has she learned in her years as a small business owner?
Here is Emerald in her own words:
As a woman, I think the biggest thing is learning to take up space in the room. Speak up in meetings, advocate for yourself and trust that little voice inside when you sense something is off. As an indigenous entrepreneur, my biggest struggle has been finding community. It’s an ongoing process, and I am still actively searching for opportunities to connect.
Community and Connection
In working with several female business owners herself, Emerald has built a small community of entrepreneurial women through EVA who crave connection, growth, and success with their own companies. In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, EVA wishes to give a shout out to the hardworking women we know who give their all to their business day after day.
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Emerald Storm: Emerald Virtual Assistance
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Karson Humiston: Vangst
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Meredith Mahoney: Lantern
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Alex Howson: Write Medical Podcast
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Nanette Duffey: Organized Instincts
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Ruby Taylor: Financial Joy School
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Heather Crosby: Good Food Cooking School
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Lidia Varesco Racoma: Lidia Varesco Design
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Jen Rolston: Eden Design
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Kassandra Jones: Ture
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Krystal Taylor: River City Bath Works, LLC
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Madelyn Mackie: Madelyn Mackie & Asso.
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Tricia Okin: Tricia Okin
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Nancy Ruzow: Ruzow Graphics & Creatives’ Roundtable
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Kristina Klaas: Kristina Klass + Co.
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Elizabeth Werren: Sunflower Sign Language Interpreting Services
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Lauren Perna: Lauren Perna Communications
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Elisa Vietri: Moonstruck Vintage
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Susan Paul: Aim High SDC
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Kyra Peralte: The Traveling Diary
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Laura Truncellito: Enployable
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Ashley Lekwauwa: Ashley Lekwauwa
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Every single one of these women hustle hard to make their indelible mark on the world. No matter the industry, we recognize starting from scratch is not easy. We recognize these women have built their businesses from the ground up through their toil, tears, and triumph. We recognize all women small business owners this month and encourage you to continue to network and grow and never give up on your dreams. You can do anything you set your mind to, especially when you have like-minded women behind you cheering you on.
Thank you so much, ladies, for all that you do. You are the role models, the business leaders, and the career makers this world so desperately needs.
At Emerald Virtual Assistance, our team of experienced VAs can help free up your day by taking all kinds of jobs off your plate. Take the time to save your time. Schedule a consultation today.