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K Sense Co.'s CEO and creator, Katherine Aguilar, was born in El Salvador but has lived in Worcester her entire life (Kommon Sense). She has a wealth of expertise in leadership, corporate growth, diversity and inclusion work, and speaking out for people who cannot speak for themselves. Katherine, a Quinsigamond Community College alum, graduated from Worcester State University with a bachelor's deg...

In this week's episode, let's meet Veronica Madrigal, the designer, and founder of the Mekishico® clothing and lifestyle brand. Leader on the GeekGirlsMX® non-profit community that promotes women in business through technology. Episode Highlights: The importance of choosing your career. (1:20) The end of her marriage and business. (6:03) The importance of working for yourself. (9:16) How to make y...

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafaela Garreta knew early on that she would pursue a career in law. She came from a Christian family and received an education that was based on the values of justice and equality. She was raised in a highly educated environment and attended top-notch schools, including the Military-Fundamental School and the Technical Course in Accounting and Administration, where she rec...

Let's get to know the founder of the Supported Mom Initiative of Central Massachusetts, Tina Gauthier, in this week's episode! Her mission is to allow all parents to have the opportunity to interact in a safe environment through educational support groups that deal with a variety of topics and hold a variety of talks. When she had her children, she desperately wanted something, but our neighborhoo...

Susan Burrell is the author of "Live Your Empowered Life: A 30-Day Journey Book" and the host of the inspiring podcast "Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell," which can be heard on various platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and others. You can use the Insight Timer App to enjoy her guided meditations. Susan is a fiery Scorpio (she even has red hair to prove it!) and a former actr...

Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Senator Kennedy graduated from Holy Name High School and got her bachelor's degree from Assumption University. Her internship at Congressman Jim McGovern's office provided her with her first exposure to the world of politics. After graduating, she got involved in his re-election campaign as well as the one to elect Ed Augustus to the State Senate. Her a...

Daniela Acosta-Levin is a powerhouse Insurance business owner who not only is learning how to accept herself, but she is growing every day by focusing on the possibility of the 1%! Episode Highlights: Daniela talks about her family’s history in Peru (1:16) Don’t waste your time (6:44) The importance of having a vision for your life (9:48) You have the power to shape how you want your day to be (16...

Maria is the founder and managing partner of M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants (M&A SDC). A dedicated consultant with over 20 years of experience in the public sector. She shares a broad range of knowledge and expertise to create compliant supplier diversity programs for M&A SDC clients. She is also a strong advocate of the Small Minority and Woman-Owned business community.   She work...

Gina Plata-Nino worked with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) where she served as a lead advocate on the Hunger Free Campus legislative campaign to help address food security issues among college students. Before MLRI, she served as a staff attorney at the Central West Justice Center of Community Legal Aid in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she oversaw the Food Security Project, which...

Carla is an MSW graduate, a native of Puerto Rico, and a longtime resident of Worcester, County. As an Afro-Latina working mother of two boys, Carla understands the stress that can come with a fully packed life. Learning to balance her roles as a wife, mother, community advocate, board member, and social worker has pushed Carla to become a role model for the next generation. Carla being a leader i...

Armida Abreu Martínez is the CEO & Founder of Divine Growth Coaching and a #1 best-selling author for Collaboration, visionaries share a new way of living. Armida's passion and purpose are to help her clients heal through deep and painful insecurities as well as relationship struggles and hardships. Armida obtained her Love and Authenticity Certificate as well as her Whole Healing Certificate...

Elizabeth Cruz is the Team Leader for The Cruz Realty Group, with over 20 years as a realtor she has helped 100’s of Hispanic families become homeowners and investors. She owns and operates Cruz Control Property Management where she currently manages 26 units in Worcester County. She has a computer science degree and has helped & mentored girls to become involved in Science and Technology. She...

Ekaterina “Katrina” Fouche is the founder of For The Resilient Woman LLC. A women’s empowerment business geared towards helping women build confidence and accept their stories and past by providing guidance and support for the woman who is coming back from her setbacks and is in pursuit of making her wellness and self-care a priority.   Katrina is a mother, an author, and a certified life coach. S...

Whether sharing her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership training, life coaching, or videos, Maria uses stories to bring encouragement, education, and love to empower others to get out of their way and break free from hindering thoughts or beliefs, so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world. She is passionate a...

Marsha Battee is an event and retreat planning strategist for visionary entrepreneurs who want to create awe-inspiring experiences for their clients. From ideation to day-of execution, Marsha is an expert in all aspects of event planning, whether it’s a small, intimate gathering or a high-end multi-day conference. Most recently, she hosted the 1st Annual Black Nurses Week Conference , a 3-day even...

The success of business coaching is also dependent on our physical and mental health. Consuming enough nutrients and practicing basic health principles are just as important as knowing what entrepreneurial experience we can offer our clients. Be a hero for entrepreneurs as a mentor and expert but also be the savior of yourself, life, and your family through a sound mind and well body. Dani Whitest...

Sarah Muniz has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years working on the agency side as a Customer Service Representative, Producer within aggregators and insurtech.  Her time in insurance has been both rewarding and frustrating. The rewarding part is in helping others as she increases her knowledge about insurance while also supporting her family in one of the most stable industries.  The...

Ati Grinspun is a strong, passionate woman who is determined to take women business owners to the next level! As the founder, personal branding coach, and photographer of the Be You Brand Academy, she works diligently to empower and teach women how to build exceptional, profitable AF personal brands!   She utilizes one-on-ones and group coaching environments to help women shed the fear of presenti...

Donna Sovie brought her dream to fruition in January 2020 when she found Check & Balance Solutions, LLC. with more than 22+ years of diverse experience in the construction, wholesale distribution, and service industries. These experiences, combined with her education, have provided Donna with detailed knowledge of the accounting and operations process and how each plays a different role in aff...

Bebesita & Latina Coach Paulette Piñero gets raw about her experiences and story. You don't want to miss this conversation about what makes a Latina #unstoppable . Paulette Piñero is your Latina Leadership Coach. As a perfectly imperfect Latina CEO and mami of 2,  she understands what it is to be systemically overlooked . With over 16 years of experience developing powerhouse líderes, she's re...

Sheena is a powerhouse and a work in progress! She is a single mom of 5, a business owner, and a community advocate. Her journey in the past 3 years has transformed her entire life and she is ready to share with us her transformational story.  Highlights : How she became a stay-at-home mom.   (1:43) Sheena’s story of how Steve reached out to her and she ghosted him. (3:25) Where are you going to p...

Join this amazing group of professional women in insurance to understand the struggles, backgrounds, stories, and empowered sisterhood that is forming within this industry. If you are looking for mentors or someone that can catapult your professional and personal goals, this is the group!  Panelists: Tracy Cotton, CIC, CISR – Executive Client Manager at Starr-Mathews Agency, Chattanooga, TN Tracie...

Ms. Samalid Hogan is the Principal at Greylock Management Consulting, a woman-owned consulting firm located in Western Massachusetts and focused on providing project management, business coaching, and technical assistance to Massachusetts-based businesses and non-profits. Ms. Hogan has 17 years of experience in Economic Development and has served in key roles building partnerships across public, p...

Maria Isabel Davila born in Bayamon Puerto Rico in 1977, has been through many challenges in her life. At age 11 her parents divorced and moved to the state of Connecticut. As we all know, Hispanics tend to relay all the responsibility to the oldest. Maria Isabel had 2 younger siblings and she had to raise them. She worked thru the summers as a Camp Counselor at Latino Youth Development and as yea...

Mary began her career as a socially awkward computer programmer who hid behind her desk because she was too self-conscious.  Mary Cheyne with her Toastmaster Contest TrophiesBut today, as a World Champion of Public Speaking and first runner-up, out of 25,000 contestants from 14 countries, she is proof that transformation is possible.  How did she get there?   By understanding that becoming GREAT a...