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Jennifer Devine shares her journey from controller at a commercial real estate development firm to owner of an accounting and technology solutions business that provides outsourced accounting services to clients.

Jennifer Devine is a highly accomplished Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 25 years of experience in the accounting and accounting software industry. She founded Devine Consulting in 2011, merging her expertise in accounting with her passion for software. A graduate of the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University, Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1996 and obtained her CPA license in 2000.

With a diverse background that includes serving as the Controller for a prominent international commercial real estate firm, Jennifer is known for her innovative approach to accounting. Notably, she has leveraged her in-depth understanding of software to streamline multi-currency reporting systems, resulting in significant cost savings for her clients.

Jennifer is dedicated to providing personalized customer service and has been recognized for her contributions with numerous accolades, including the Aggie 100. Her commitment to breaking the typical accountant stereotype and embracing new strategies to deliver added value to her clients is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering dedication to her craft.

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Sarah Michelle Boes created and sold a multi-million dollar nurse practitioner test prep company before turning 30, only to face her newborn daughter's heart condition diagnosis just weeks after the acquisition. Her journey reveals how entrepreneurial success and personal crisis can intersect, forcing a profound reevaluation of what success truly means.

Sarah Michelle Boes, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is the Founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and also served as the Chief Nursing Officer at Blueprint Test Prep. With a robust educational background including a BSN from the University of Kentucky and an MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governors University, Sarah has extensive experience in oncology, intensive care, and nursing education. After obtaining her family nurse practitioner degree in 2020 she launched SMNP Reviews, an innovative platform that rapidly grew to a seven-figure business within seven months. Following SMNP Reviews’ acquisition by Blueprint in 2022, Sarah transitioned to a role where she continued to oversee the nursing vertical while integrating cutting-edge educational technologies.

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Jennifer Yeh, COO of Shoott, transformed her startup photography business from $800K to over $10M in revenue in just six years by expertly connecting photographers with busy families. She shares her journey of pivoting from targeting influencers to serving moms, navigating major challenges like iOS privacy changes, and maintaining company values while scaling across 60 cities.

Jennifer Yeh is the co-founder and COO of Shoott, a female-led startup revolutionizing access to professional photography across 60+ cities. With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, operations, and creative problem-solving, she specializes in streamlining processes and driving growth. Jennifer’s leadership has helped Shoott scale from $800K to over $10 million in annual revenue while maintaining a lean, efficient team. Passionate about innovation and lifelong learning, she combines her expertise in the performing arts, economics, technology, and marketing to help organizations do more with less and turn challenges into opportunities.

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Lori Rogers, president and co-founder of Rogers Marketing, shares her journey of implementing positive practices to overcome overwhelm and transform her business approach.

Lori is the president and co-founder of Rogers Marketing, a muilti-million-dollar woman-owned business.  For 25 years, she and her team have cultivated customer relationships driving franchise-leading sales and recognized leadership in her industry.  In 2011, Lori began implementing the practices of "Positive Activity" and witnessed exponential growth in business, life, and the lives of those around her.  She helps audiences do the same, implementing simple daily activities and mindset shifts that attract a life-changing experience.

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Dr. Joan Fallon shares her journey from clinical practice to founding Curemark, a biotech company developing novel therapies for Autism based on her discovery of enzyme deficiencies in children with the condition. Her innovative approach challenges traditional pharmaceutical development by addressing the physiological root causes of Autism rather than just treating symptoms.

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is a visionary scientist dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children globally. Under her leadership, Curemark has developed novel therapies for diseases with limited treatment options, including a Phase III clinical program for Autism and research on Parkinson’s Disease, schizophrenia, and addiction. The company’s first drug, CM-AT, targeting autism, has earned Fast Track status from the FDA. Dr. Fallon holds over 400 patents, has authored numerous scholarly articles, and is a sought-after lecturer. Recognized as one of Goldman Sachs' Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020 and a recipient of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in 2017, she also published her first book, Goodbye, Status Quo: Reimagining the Landscape of Innovation, in 2022. A respected business leader, doctor, and academic, Joan is passionate about sharing her insights on entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Shari Cedar's remarkable career pivot reveals how seemingly unrelated skills can become your greatest business assets. In this episode of Figure 8, we discover the unconventional journey from TV production to becoming CEO of AK Building Services-- a major commercial janitorial company in Florida that Shari co-owns with her husband Mark.

For 25+ years, Shari Cedar has been leading with purpose and passion. Whether in TV production, where she spent her first chapter, or commercial cleaning, where she has fully dedicated her second chapter to creating growth opportunities for AK Building Services, Shari’s presence is felt by all. As CEO and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, an industry-leading family owned and operated commercial janitorial services provider in Florida that Shari owns with her husband, Mark, Shari is laser-focused on leadership and growing the organization for the team. Shari is an active participant in the industry representing the company as a member of Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Network, BSCAI and the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. When Shari is not serving her clients and teammates, she can be found supporting her community. She is a board member for the Pace Center for Girls, an active member of Women United, and a member of the Nova Southeastern University Ambassador Board. 

As a working mom of two boys, Shari hopes to pass on her commitment to making a difference, both in business and in the community.

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Amber Briggle shares her inspiring journey from hands-on massage therapist to CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, a business that has grown to two locations grossing over a million dollars annually with plans to franchise nationwide.

Amber Briggle (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, which was recently voted Best Pain Management 2023 & 2024, and Best Massage Center in Denton for the last 11 consecutive years.

Amber grew her business literally with her bare hands, starting in a spare bedroom of her home to now operating a downtown business and a growing franchise brand that employs nearly 30 people. During covid, her business was ordered to shut down entirely, and nearly closed permanently. Excess pressures put on the female workforce during the pandemic amplified the challenges of being a woman-owned business that employs primarily women in a woman-dominated industry! Today, Soma is located in a beautifully renovated downtown building and rebounded stronger than ever, with 2 locations, a gross annual revenue of over $1 million, and plans to franchise coast-to-coast.

Amber has been published in numerous trade-specific publications and featured on dozens of podcasts because of her unique and successful business model. She is currently offering Soma Massage Therapy franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in the wellness industry, so that this successful business approach can be duplicated across the country, bringing high paying jobs and healing touch to thousands of people while transforming the massage industry as a whole.

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Denise Bedell shares her journey pivoting from media to entrepreneurship as the founder of Content Innovo, helping businesses share their content and tell stories worldwide.

Denise is an EPPY-nominated journalist and editor, who has been telling the stories of global companies and public institutions for 20+ years. She is a regular speaker at industry events and a global consultant on content marketing strategy and intentional content development. She was previously the executive editor of Global Finance magazine and is the author of Successful Exit Strategies For The Insurance Industry—a seminal guide for insurers and reinsurers.

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Ania Aliev shares her journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, transforming Life Support Systems from a paper-based business into a digital operation with growth potential. Her story demonstrates the importance of careful change management and maintaining mission-critical services while modernizing operations.

Ania, a Trinity College graduate, began her career in Institutional Equities on Wall Street before delving into entrepreneurship. While pursuing her MBA at The Tuck School of Business, she discovered the search fund model, leading her to launch her own fund in July 2023. After a 7-month search, Ania acquired Life Support Systems, a Boston-based company specializing in emergency preparedness. Their offerings include AED service, emergency oxygen service, first aid supplies, CPR/AED training, Active Shooter training, and Mental Health training, ensuring organizational safety and readiness.

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Fabienne Fredrickson shares how solo business owners can make powerful impact with their work while creating time for rest, joy, and pleasure. She reveals the framework she used to grow her business by 538% in just three years.

For 20+ years, Fabienne Fredrickson has powerfully mentored thousands of women business owners to grow, then scale their businesses, earning them tens of millions collectively each year while increasing their time off to enjoy lives they love.

Her Leveraged Business methodology is based on her nearly 15 years of experience in generating multiple 7 figures annually with three children at home, while taking 14 weeks of unplugged vacations each year. It is proven to work. 

Fabienne’s revolutionary book, The Leveraged Business: How You Can Go From Overwhelmed at 6-Figures to 7 Figures (and Get Your Life Back) is the new definitive roadmap on how she’s done it with heart and how you can too, without sacrificing your life. Click here to get your FREE copy! You can find out more about Fabienne on her website, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

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