Episode 7
Empowering Veteran Women Entrepreneurs: An Inspirational Journey with VR Small
In this What's Good Podcast episode, host Brianna Jovahn welcomes VR Small, founder of the Veteran Womens Enterprise Center (VWEC). They delve into VR's captivating journey from an army brat and Navy vet to a business leader. VR shares her challenges in the military, her transition to entrepreneurship, and her passion for teaching and mentoring veteran women. They discuss the creation and growth of VWEC, its programs like NLBT (Next Level Business Transformation) and DSG (Dallas Strategic Growth Accelerator), and the upcoming VWEC Conference on October 16th, aiming to empower and celebrate entrepreneurial women associated with the military.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:01 VR Small's Early Life and Military Background
03:05 Challenges and Determination in the Navy
11:55 Transition to Civilian Life and Career Pursuits
22:06 Corporate Journey and Financial Realizations
28:25 Hiring Challenges and Office Dynamics
32:04 Transitioning to Dallas and Career Struggles
34:19 Founding the VWEC and Initial Challenges
39:32 Building the VWEC Center
42:33 Overcoming Setbacks and New Beginnings
44:58 Current Programs and Future Plans
52:30 Annual Conference and Empowerment Mission
01:00:25 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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