I tell myself, you are never done, so find a stopping point, then pick up where you left off. For the past 18 years, Cynthia Trigg has watched over 3,000 students realize their dream of being a high school graduate. As the Chief Executive Officer of Evolution Academy Charter School (EACS), an accredited public charter…
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Hidden Figures presented by POWERHANDZ: Celebrating Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month comes to a close we are reminded that celebrating the accomplishments of women who are breaking barriers is not something that should be limited to one month. Women are challenging the status quo of the “good ol’ boys” club by excelling in roles that are typically reserved for their male counterparts….
Meet Dr. Krystal Conner: She’s Helping Women Live the Life They Deserve
Dr. Krystal Conner has a diverse career that includes being a leader in business, a coach, a speaker, a teacher and a trainer. She has helped grow her family’s business in the male dominated construction industry, but desired to build her own empire and empower other women to do the same. With a passion to…
Meet Lisa Guice: Author and Self Relationship Expert
Lisa Guice believes that all women have the power to realize and live out their greatness. As an author and Self Relationship Expert, Guice works to empower and equip women and young girls with the tools and knowledge they need to discover their self worth and identity. CEOMOM caught up with Guice to learn more…
Co-op Model Breathes Life, Prosperity into Local Communities
Economic and social benefits come from strengthening the operations of regional family businesses and non-profits Part of what makes local communities special is the contribution of family businesses and local organizations that serve the economic and social needs of their neighbors. Often these businesses are owned and operated by people who take pride in creating…
Beyond October: Kisha Carson Is Helping Save Lives Through Triple Negative Won’t Win
Every October we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month not only to honor survivors and fighters and raise money for the cure but to educate communities on how they can make their health a priority. At CEOMOM we want to tell the stories of women on the front line of the fight against breast cancer after…
BMW Dallas Marathon: It’s All About Family
Talking to Yandy Smith About OutlierZ and Partners Uplifting Our Daughters
Yandy Smith wears many hats as an entrepreneur, mom, philanthropist and now foster parent to a teenage daughter. She is showing no signs of stopping, making her work as a philanthropist one of her most important endeavors. She recently partnered with OutlierZ, a fundraising platform for celebrities, to support her non-profit organization, “Partners Uplifting Our…
How Two Single Moms are Giving Felons a Second Chance
Jimmy John’s franchise owners, Mary Jo Smallman and Angie Daniels know the power of second chances and starting over. These two single moms met when they were both at a crossroads, professionally and personally. As part of Jimmy John’s new Freak Yeah! campaign, the sandwich giant is spreading the word about some of their favorite…
SPIbelt Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Kim Overton is continuing her tradition of giving back by raising funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Austin. Through the sales of her innovative and trendsetting product, the SPIbelt, Kim is impacting her community $1 at a time. CEOMOM spoke with Kim to learn the inspiration…