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In this episode of the "Badass Women in Business Podcast," hosts Aggie and Cristy talk with Katie Spadoro, who founded an HR consulting firm. Katie discusses starting her business, the importance of HR for small businesses, and the mindset needed for entrepreneurial success. She highlights the challenges and growth opportunities of running a business, and shares advice for new entrepreneurs, including the need to embrace discomfort and seek expert guidance. Katie also gives a glimpse into the future of her firm, emphasizing community building and educational resources for business owners. This episode offers practical insights for anyone in the entrepreneurial journey.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Katie talks about the initial challenges and discomfort of starting a business and how embracing these elements is crucial for success.
2. HR’s Role in Small Business: Understanding the importance of human resources in protecting businesses and ensuring their growth.
3. Advice for Entrepreneurs: Katie shares her insights on navigating the early stages of a business, emphasizing the importance of seeking expert advice and embracing a mindset prepared for growth and challenges.
4. The Future of CYB Human Resources: A glimpse into Katie's vision for her company, focusing on community building, educational resources, and the expansion of services beyond HR.
5. Being an Effective Leader: Katie reflects on her leadership style, the importance of not micromanaging, and how trusting her team has led to business success.

About Katie:

Katie Spadoro is the Founder and CEO of CYB Human Resources, a firm that offers specialized HR consulting services to small businesses. With a rich background that spans New Jersey, Florida, Oklahoma, and now Colorado, Katie has developed a deep understanding of the diverse challenges small businesses face across different regions. Her firm is dedicated to providing tailored HR solutions that help businesses navigate legal compliance, employee management, and organizational growth efficiently.

Driven by a passion for empowering small businesses, Katie's approach combines direct communication with a simplification of complex HR issues, making her services both accessible and essential. Beyond her consulting work, she actively contributes to the entrepreneurial community through educational webinars, newsletters, and building a supportive network, offering valuable insights for business growth and resilience.

Katie's leadership at CYB Human Resources has established her as a trusted advisor in the HR field, known for her innovative strategies and commitment to her clients' success.

Resources and Contact Information:

• CYB Human Resources: Learn more about Katie's firm and its services tailored for small businesses at CYBHumanResources.com.
• Newsletter and Webinars: Sign up for Katie's newsletter for HR tips and Tricks and join the webinar series for insights into business management.

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In this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Chrisa Zindros Boyce, an executive coach and corporate consultant, to share her insights and experiences. Chrisa discusses her unique journey from marketing and branding into operations, highlighting the importance of leveraging all experiences to become adaptable and versatile in business. She emphasizes the value of embracing risk-taking and 'messiness' for personal growth and happiness.

Chrisa also delves into the integration of culture and operations within organizations, advocating for operational strategies that support a harmonious workplace environment. She introduces the concept of being an 'outlier' in business, encouraging women to embrace their differences as strengths.

Looking forward, Chrisa expresses her commitment to merging executive coaching with operational strategy to help companies scale effectively while maintaining an inclusive culture. She aims to challenge and change the corporate landscape by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral parts of company culture rather than isolated initiatives.

This episode offers practical advice and thought-provoking ideas for women in business, focusing on authenticity, strategic thinking, and the importance of inclusive leadership.

About Chrisa:

Chrisa Z Boyce brings authenticity and candor to support clients who aspire to “level up” their professional and personal lives. Understanding that success is driven by confidence and a competitive edge, Chrisa guides leaders to evolve, transform and seek growth. She brings 15 years of senior leadership and management experience gained at Fortune 500 companies and small businesses to her coaching and consulting practice.

For over a decade, Chrisa has supported executives, leaders and teams at high-profile organizations such as Walmart, LiveNation, Goldman Sachs, Google, Cowen, Inc. & MIT. She has also spoken and led seminars for organizations such as Dress for Success, Equinox & Verizon and has been featured on radio shows and podcasts, including CareerCloud Radio, Health Coach Radio, Follow the Profit with David Grasso & The Modern Manager.

Chrisa is the founder of CZB Consultancy, a coaching and business advisory firm. She writes and speaks on personal and professional development topics.

Chrisa is available for speaking engagements, podcasts, panels and partnerships.

To book, contact: [email protected]

chrisazboyce.com

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Suzanne Fletcher turned a career in investment into her own company, launching Zelda Ventures in 2022. Early stage investors can't just throw money at everyone. Suzanne's experience helps her identify Zelda's ideal partner, investing in resilient people who have a desire to solve a problem and create their own destiny. Aggie and Cristy learn about prioritizing your time, funding women-owned businesses, the importance of maintaining relationships.

Learn more about Suzanne's work here: https://zelda.vc/

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Tylar Brannon grew up in the medical field, but when the time came, she pivoted to study law. The expertise in both fields proved valuable when expanding Optimal Bio, a Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy provider that helps men and women bring their hormones to optimum levels. The young CEO hit the ground running and has never looked back, opening 8 locations across four different states. Aggie and Cristy learn about the importance of hormones in our daily lives, listening to your gut, and scaling your business to a national level.

Learn more about Tylar's work here: https://optimalbio.com/

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Ashley Harding has a passion for education, and one life-changing interaction with a student showed her just how much a positive experience in school can change someone's life-trajectory.  As an Educational Therapist, providing holistic guidance to help students navigate their way through the current educational system inspired her to create North Star Academics. The organization, which focuses on assisting BIPOC communities, supports children and their families nationwide in navigating education's cultural and academic demands. Aggie and Cristy learn about executive function skills, the challenges of modern learning, and using education as an access point to having a more choice driven life. 

Learn more about Ashley's work here: https://www.northstaracademics.org/

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Laura Griffin knew that getting into the real estate industry would be tough. She knew she had to think outside of the box to stand out in the competitive Northern Virginia market, but she never anticipated a Facebook group she started to provide parenting advice for local mom's being her ticket to a successful career. Laura now finds supportive and reliable clients in a place that was once only a hobby, and the results have been tremendous. Aggie and Cristy learn about Facebook groups, work-life balance, and finding niches in your personal life that can improve your professional life. 

Learn more about Laura's work on Instagram: @lauragriffinrealtor

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Angie Mizzell knew she wanted to change directions in her career, but the move proved to be a much tougher task than she expected. Through patience, reflection, and conversation, Angie soon uncovered the career and lifestyle of her dreams, and now she guides others to do the same. Angie has blossomed a successful television news career into public speaking and writing (she just released her memoir, "Girl in the Spotlight," in October 2023).  Aggie and Cristy learn about following your interests, navigating challenges in your career, and the importance of keeping an encouraging community around us.

Learn more about Angie's work here: https://www.angiemizzell.com/

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Becky Ezzell was presented with a choice: continue down a stale, but stable career path, or take control of her own journey. She chose the latter, and now runs Keep Smart Books, an accounting firm that makes sure your business understand it’s financials. The business has even blossomed into an academy where Becky teaches future and current accountants essential practices to keep up with the times. Aggie and Cristy learn the importance of knowing your numbers, hiring the right employees, and giving back to our communities.

Learn more about Becky’s work here: https://www.keepsmartbooks.com/
Or here: https://www.keepsmartbooksacademy.com/

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Lindsay Gremmer had an established career in accounting, but a move to a new location forced her to evaluate where she should take her next steps. Rather than starting her own business from the ground up, Lindsay bought in as a partner at Vail Financial Services. Purchasing a business presents a unique set of challenges, but through persistence and consistent evaluation, Lindsay has surrounded herself with her ideal team of employees and clients. Aggie and Cristy learn about passive income, the challenges of purchasing another business, and how to be ready when tax season begins.

Learn more about Lindsay's work here: https://vailfinancialservices.com/about-us/

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Jen Devore wants business leaders to know that marketing is not rocket science, even though she did get her start marketing for NASA. The marketing professional and business coach has built multiple businesses from the ground up while finding new ways to reach customers and grow interest in her company each time. Aggie and Cristy learn about scaling businesses, the importance of YouTube thumbnails, and how you can reach customers who don't even know they need your product.

Learn more about Jen's work here: https://jendevore.rocks/

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