Since I started to explore launching Empower, I’ve spoken with various business owners to understand their goals and challenges. One theme persistently surfaces in each discussion: the struggle to acquire and retain talented employees.

Today, I’m excited to reveal our new logo, a strong visual representation of our commitment to driving business success.

What happens at a small business when a key employee decides to leave?

I’m excited to share my experience from joining the Nashville Chamber of Commerce’s Growing Together Women in Business Breakfast last week.

How confidently can you say that the customer is at the center of your business’s operations and major decisions that get made?

Have you considered how your business's back-end operations can be a competitive advantage? Many overlook this, but let's explore how strategic operations can drive your success. As a bonus, by the end of this post you’ll see how “operations” and “process improvement” can be innovative and fun, I promise!

Did you ever think you’d read a post that linked cicadas with business leadership? Today’s your lucky day!

Have you ever been in the midst of a challenge, only to have a friend, colleague or family member say to you, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint?” How did you react? How did that perspective change your approach?

I’m thrilled that I’ve been able to launch Empower into the world this month! In this first chapter of the business, I want to convey what the company does and why we exist.