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Kori Edgington did not set out to own a screen printing business. She started by working at a family members shop. When the right opportunity came up, she decided to jump at it. And since, she has been running full speed ahead. Listen to her journey on this week's powered by her!

Tatum Hill did not dream of growing up to be an interior designer. As a little girl she just wanted to be a mom. She found joy in helping others design their home and decided to take the leap and open Tatum Hill Interiors. Listen to this weeks Powered By Her to hear how Tatum is able to live her dreams of being a mom and grow a successful business.

Being around other entrepreneurs is inspiring. Amber Zaricor was working for a branding company when she met Kellie Fitzpatrick from Lenny & Eva (check out previous episode) who told HER story of starting a women's jewelry brand. Amber was so inspired that shortly after that meeting, decide quit her job in the middle of a meeting with no plan in sight. Find out how Amber started Copperheart Creative and hear how it is more than just a brand company on this week's Powered By Her.

Mary Mae Smith is a female founder who is driven to prove people wrong! Feeling like a former teacher did not believe in her artistic ability has made her one of the youngest guests on Powered By Her. Listen to this week's episode to hear how Mary Mae's passions as an artist lead her to open The Art Jam Cookeville.

Becky Magura, a hometown gal through and through, started at WCTE as one of their first employees. As a TTU student, she wanted to get her master's in communication and her professors gave her an amazing opportunity to intern with this new station was was opening. Fast forward a few years, now she is the President and CEO of the local PBS Station. She is an Emmy-winning producer and has been able to do it all from the comforts of Cookeville, TN.

Rachel Knutton knew she wanted to start her own marketing company in MedTech when she was first following her military husband around. She found she had some great skills for helping to market and sell medical products and technology to investors and the public. Recently, she pivoted her company to open Alluvia Studio right here in the heart of the Upper Cumberland and even has three employees! Hear how her journey has taken twists and turns on this weeks Powered By Her.

Jessica Williams is a local girl who grew up in Gainesboro. She did not intend to help with fashion from day 1 but learned that she loved it once she got involved with Cabi. Although she loves the Cabi clothing, her true passion is helping women feel beautiful. She started helping women organize their closets and find the wardrobe that works for their needs. Listen to her journey on this week's Powered By Her.

Melissa Parks has powered non-profits for years. Starting with the United Way in Florida, she learned early on to lead from her heart. She is currently powering an amazing effort for Habitat for Humanity in a Women Build initiative and empowering women to get involved, raise money and build a home! Hear more on this week’s Powered By Her. 

April Thiesen did not plan to open a "fun bus" company.  Her husband's hobby of buying random stuff led her to start Tour the UC as a way to take people around the region and show them places in a fun adventurous way. Hear how April opens up about starting her business and how it has led her to be so proud of herself!

Ashley Waters is an estate lawyer. She recently decided it was time to spread her wings and open Waters Law. Hear about her journey into running her business and serving her clients on this week’s Powered By Her.