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125: {Interview} Building Community: The Grow Forward Initiative with Jada Willis
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Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes going from working in corporate to entrepreneurship to community building? Well you are in for a treat with this one!
In this conversation, Jada Willis shares her entrepreneurial journey from leaving a corporate HR job to starting her own consulting firm, Willis HR, which she grew to a seven-figure business before selling it. She discusses the importance of community building, particularly through her Grow Forward Community for women, and emphasizes the significance of workplace culture and leadership in retaining employees. Jada also highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship and the need for support and mentorship for CEOs.
takeaways
- In 2016, she left her six-figure corporate job to start Willis HR.
- She grew my business to a seven-figure company and sold it in 2022.
- She focuses on growth coaching for passionate leaders.
- She helps leaders change people to evolve their culture.
- She started the Grow Forward Community for professional women.
- There was a gap in the market for hands-on HR consulting.
- She built her business through speaking engagements and referrals.
- Self-leadership is crucial for entrepreneurs.
- Workplace culture impacts employee retention and growth.
- Leaders need to appreciate employees on an individual level.
Connect more with Jada HERE
Thanks for listening!
Support the show
LINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW:
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE
If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM
ABOUT THE HOST:
Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur. I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara.
This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.
Let's connect further!!
LinkedIn HERE
IG @cpennington55
FB HERE
ChilledVino HERE
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Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes going from working in corporate to entrepreneurship to community building? Well you are in for a treat with this one!
In this conversation, Jada Willis shares her entrepreneurial journey from leaving a corporate HR job to starting her own consulting firm, Willis HR, which she grew to a seven-figure business before selling it. She discusses the importance of community building, particularly through her Grow Forward Community for women, and emphasizes the significance of workplace culture and leadership in retaining employees. Jada also highlights the challenges of entrepreneurship and the need for support and mentorship for CEOs.
takeaways
- In 2016, she left her six-figure corporate job to start Willis HR.
- She grew my business to a seven-figure company and sold it in 2022.
- She focuses on growth coaching for passionate leaders.
- She helps leaders change people to evolve their culture.
- She started the Grow Forward Community for professional women.
- There was a gap in the market for hands-on HR consulting.
- She built her business through speaking engagements and referrals.
- Self-leadership is crucial for entrepreneurs.
- Workplace culture impacts employee retention and growth.
- Leaders need to appreciate employees on an individual level.
Connect more with Jada HERE
Thanks for listening!
Support the show
LINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW:
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE
If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM
ABOUT THE HOST:
Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur. I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara.
This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.
Let's connect further!!
LinkedIn HERE
IG @cpennington55
FB HERE
ChilledVino HERE