Each of us are ‘wired differently.’ Some women are moms, some are moms of dogs/cats. Some of us love to cook, others just love to have someone cook for them (me!). Some women are ‘home-bodies’ and others (like previous podcast guest and travel solo author Beth Whitman of Wunderlust and Lipstick) love to explore exotic destinations. And then there are those who love working in a corporate environment and women who thrive as an entrepreneur. I am one of those women!

Actually, those women (female entrepreneurs) are 11 million strong in the U.S. and are growing at three times the number of male entrepreneurs. So, where to do these women go when they need a ‘push’ in launching their creative projects/businesses? One great resource is Ladies Who Launch – an organization that helps women successfully plant and grow their ideas into thriving businesses. To tell us about it, STELLA GRIZONT, Director of Incubator Development for Ladies Who Launch, joined us on a recent podcast to share information and resources for women with an entrepreneurial spirit and dream. (FYI – there is also a book for Ladies Who Launch: How to live your dreams and love your life!)

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I totally enjoyed talking with Stella about Ladies Who Launch and their successful programs and resources for female entrepreneurs. I learned a lot from her too, like:

* FOLLOW YOUR PASSION – You can have all the resources, money and time but if you’re not passionate about what you want to do, you may be successful but it will be more of a challenge and not as rewarding. Stick with what you’re completely passionate about! (Like for me – promoting female friendship! I think Girlfriendology can make the world better and I’m passionate about that!)

* LOOK FOR RESOURCES – There’s no reason to go it alone when you’ve got girlfriends who can help! Ladies Who Launch offers great resources for female entrepreneurs like events and entrepreneurial incubators – plus they have a book for anyone who wants to venture into their own venture.

* SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO JUMP – At 24, Stella was a Senior Brand Strategist at Young & Rubicam, one of the world’s largest ad agencies. This prestigious position wasn’t enough for her – she needed (you guessed it!) to do something for which she had passion. So, in 2007 Stella joined Ladies Who Launch full time as Director of Strategic Development working to expand the Incubator program into a global platform for women launchers. She develops new programming for members, trains leaders and continues to grow and garner the Ladies Who Launch brand experience.

Listen in to Stella on the newest Girlfriendology Podcast. Entrepreneurial dreams or not, you’ll be inspired. Maybe to start your own business or just to start a new creative project. Or maybe you’ll just be more equipped to inspire another girlfriend who may have dreams of being an entrepreneur. Inspire each other. That’s what girlfriends do! Thanks Stella! Thanks Ladies Who Launch!

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