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Kori Edgington did not set out to own a screen printing business. She started by working at a family members shop. When the right opportunity came up, she decided to jump at it. And since, she has been running full speed ahead. Listen to her journey on this week's powered by her!

Tatum Hill did not dream of growing up to be an interior designer. As a little girl she just wanted to be a mom. She found joy in helping others design their home and decided to take the leap and open Tatum Hill Interiors. Listen to this weeks Powered By Her to hear how Tatum is able to live her dreams of being a mom and grow a successful business.

Being around other entrepreneurs is inspiring. Amber Zaricor was working for a branding company when she met Kellie Fitzpatrick from Lenny & Eva (check out previous episode) who told HER story of starting a women's jewelry brand. Amber was so inspired that shortly after that meeting, decide quit her job in the middle of a meeting with no plan in sight. Find out how Amber started Copperheart Creati...

Mary Mae Smith is a female founder who is driven to prove people wrong! Feeling like a former teacher did not believe in her artistic ability has made her one of the youngest guests on Powered By Her. Listen to this week's episode to hear how Mary Mae's passions as an artist lead her to open The Art Jam Cookeville.

Becky Magura, a hometown gal through and through, started at WCTE as one of their first employees. As a TTU student, she wanted to get her master's in communication and her professors gave her an amazing opportunity to intern with this new station was was opening. Fast forward a few years, now she is the President and CEO of the local PBS Station. She is an Emmy-winning producer and has been able...

Rachel Knutton knew she wanted to start her own marketing company in MedTech when she was first following her military husband around. She found she had some great skills for helping to market and sell medical products and technology to investors and the public. Recently, she pivoted her company to open Alluvia Studio right here in the heart of the Upper Cumberland and even has three employees! He...

Jessica Williams is a local girl who grew up in Gainesboro. She did not intend to help with fashion from day 1 but learned that she loved it once she got involved with Cabi. Although she loves the Cabi clothing, her true passion is helping women feel beautiful. She started helping women organize their closets and find the wardrobe that works for their needs. Listen to her journey on this week's Po...

Melissa Parks has powered non-profits for years. Starting with the United Way in Florida, she learned early on to lead from her heart. She is currently powering an amazing effort for Habitat for Humanity in a Women Build initiative and empowering women to get involved, raise money and build a home! Hear more on this week’s Powered By Her. 

April Thiesen did not plan to open a "fun bus" company.  Her husband's hobby of buying random stuff led her to start Tour the UC as a way to take people around the region and show them places in a fun adventurous way. Hear how April opens up about starting her business and how it has led her to be so proud of herself!

Ashley Waters is an estate lawyer. She recently decided it was time to spread her wings and open Waters Law. Hear about her journey into running her business and serving her clients on this week’s Powered By Her.

Amber Flynn-Jared is a well known realtor in town and from her passion about Cookeville, you’d think she has been here forever. Growing up as a self proclaimed “army brat” made her not feel like she had many roots until she landed in the Upper Cumberland in her early adult life. Find out more about her passion and drive on this week’s Powered By Her.

As a mother of two herself, when Erin Murray Foley moved to Cookeville she noticed a lack of doulas in the area. She wanted to change that support for moms after giving birth and decided to start Cookeville Mother Nurture. Since starting her business, she also is involved with events throughout the community such as the Baby Expo. Erin feels that mothers should be supported and she looks to change...

A home-grown girl from Baxter, Lindsey Bruce started working with her cousin, Kellie Fitzpatrick on design and branding for Lenny & Eva. After figuring out how fun and rewarding it was, Lindsey decided to start Lindsey Bruce Creative to help other small business owners with their brands as well. Listen to this week’s episode of Powered By Her to hear how the power of social media can set your bran...

Miranda saw a need in Cookeville and decided to fill that need.  After years of working in the Nashville salon scene, Miranda decided to open Cookeville BlowDry & Co. right in the heart of the town! Here how it has been going for her and her plans for the future on this week’s Powered By Her.

For years Casey Overstreet has had a passion for fitness and health. In time she has grown to love the ability to help other women find their potential as well. Hear about Casey’s journey with Advocare and listen to what could have taken her business down actually turned into quite the blessing for her family.

Jessica Upchurch started off as enjoying the process of brewing craft beer out of her home. After deciding to attend an official college program on how to actually run a successful brewery, Jessica decided that opening Happy Trails Brewing Company in her hometown of Sparta, TN was just what she needed to do. Listen to this week’s Powered By her to hear what she has created and what her future plan...

A woman who decided not to let motherhood slow her down, Laura describes her journey through the Storyteller’s Agency and how her company has transformed over the years. Not limited by the rural area of the Upper Cumberland, Laura describes how she is able to help companies across the country reach their potential through telling their stories.

There is often a large debate on if direct sales companies are, in fact, entrepreneurs. Kelly Sullivan, an Upper Cumberland Mary Kay guru, has been building her business and more importantly building her team. Listen to Powered By Her to hear how a background in finance has led to building a successful MLM business.

Cassidy Phillips & Amanda Kail - Two young entrepreneurs who started Foxtrot Branding a year ago to help other small business owners brand their company and really allow them to grow! Learn more about their past that allowed them to do what they love.

Mother, Artist, and now... Entrepreneur. Self-taught, Emily Newman, did not always have the confidence it takes to run a business. After a trip years ago to New Orleans, Emily felt inspired by artists who were doing just that. Now, Emily is hoping to inspire others to love themselves and go for their dreams! Listen to her full journey on Powered By Her.

When Becky Davidson and her husband, Jeff, had a child with profound special needs, they felt alone and isolated.  In 2005, they decided to start what they thought would be a small ministry in the Upper Cumberland. Today, Rising Above Ministries supports hundreds of families not only in the Upper Cumberland but throughout the country.  Listen to Becky’s story and learn how she decided to redefine...

Patti Purdy entered the world of entrepreneurship at a young age when she decided to open a dance studio in her early 20s. After some years in the corporate world, Patti has found a knack as a PR consultant working with area business people. Hear how this single mom finds inspiration from her kids and pushed through a tough year to come out on top on this week’s episode of Powered By Her.

When three families decided that a screen printing company was needed in the area, Angie Edgington & Kim Wise decided it was up to them to start one. With Kim’s background in starting and expanding a non-profit for children with special needs to play sports and Angie’s “we got this” attitude, the pair we unstoppable. Now, over a decade in, hear when Kim & Angie plan to do next in this week’s episo...

Being a singer/songwriter herself, Abigail Johnson knows a lot of people in the music industry.  She decided to start “To Have and to Hold” as a way to help people put a special touch on their special day. Listen to this week’s Powered By Her to find what keeps Abigail moving forward!

Growing up with entrepreneurs around, Serina Wells has the passion in her blood! She has spent the last 10 years in construction and design but recently has decided to pivot a bit. As a master gardener, she has recently ventured into a farm flower business as well as a kombucha venture. With all the different hats (or shoes) she wears, one would think she might wear herself out. On this week’s Pow...