Season Two episode One of the Imagine Moore Podcast opens with a powerful and inspiring conversation with Sara Holden, Director of the Small Business Center at Sandhills Community College.

Sara brings a rare, real-world perspective to entrepreneurship. Her journey includes military service, education, law enforcement, agriculture, and multiple small business ventures — experiences that shape the way she now supports entrepreneurs across Moore and Hoke Counties.

In this episode, we talk about:

What small business owners are really facing right now

How lived experience makes better leaders and better advisors

Why entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be a solo journey

How community, resilience, and practical support help businesses grow

What “Learn, Engage, and Belong” looks like in action

This conversation is honest, encouraging, and filled with insight for anyone building a business, dreaming of starting one, or looking for support along the way.

You can explore the Small Business Center classes and events discussed in this episode here:

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