Sitting with Sisters is a once-a-month video segment that sits down with various businesswomen in any career field to discuss resources and information they found most useful during their career journey.
Have helpful information and resources you’d like to share? Reach out to us at sisterallianceindy@gmail.com to be considered for our next Sitting with Sisters episode.
Brittany Collins, Postsecondary Outreach Manager
August 2021
Brittany Collins is the Postsecondary Outreach Manager for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. As an Outreach Manager Brittany oversee the Commission’s role in program for the Indiana GEAR Up grant, manage the 21st Century Scholars program. She also work with community partners to engage with the Commission programs. We discuss the 21st Century program, resources for students and families when applying to college, and financial aid.
Check out Indiana Higher Education Student Resources. at https://learnmoreindiana.org/.
Jeannine Murray, Family Works Inc.
March 2021
Jeannine Murray is the CFO and co-owner of Family Works Inc., a private agency that provides counseling and support services to children and families who are experiencing challenges. As co-owner of the company for going on 13 years and in celebration of Women’s History Month, we discuss a number of issues surrounding gender injustices in the workplace. Topics ranging from gender injustices she has experienced even in an industry dominated by women to how men can help eliminate these injustices.
Check out Family Works Inc. at http://www.family-works-inc.com.
Sherie Scott, The Sophisticated Diva
February 2021
In preparation of Women’s History Month, we wanted to speak with Sherie Scott who is known for her business creating specialty jewelry and accessories highlighting professions and hobbies. Sherie has been a huge supporter of Sister’s Alliance and other Black women-owned businesses across the nation, so we talked with her about why there is sometimes a lack of support for other women’s endeavors and how we can change that.
Check out The Sophisticated Diva at https://the-sophisticated-diva.myshopify.com.
Suzette Sweatt, Co-founder of SweattBoxx Wellness Center
January 2021
In addition to being a certified trainer, Suzette is also well versed in Health and Wellness Coaching. For that reason, we wanted to bring her on Sitting with Sisters to share a few tips on how to enter 2021 correctly. She talks about how to be resilient during troubled times, the importance of scaling creatively, and why you should already be in Q2 for your 2021 plans!
Check out SweattBoxx Wellness Center at https://sweattboxxwellness.com.
Linda Karressy, Sister’s Alliance Co-Founder & Owner of Insight Financial Group, LLC.
October 2020
With the uncertainty that COVID-19 brings for people’s finances, it was important to be able to talk to an expert knowledgable in everything money and finances. Thankfully, I was able to sit down with Linda Karressy and discuss the difference between an accountant, bookkeeper, CFO, etc., tips for going into the 2021 year, what banks look at for loans, and more! Check out Linda’s interview to learn about a few basic finance ideas that are never talked about.
Check out Linda Karressy at https://insightfinancialindy.com/.
Toya Wilson-Smith, Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of NexGeneration Digital Marketing Agency
September 2020
You all asked, we answered! Toya Wilson-Smith owns NexGeneration Digital Marketing Agency, an agency that can aid with all of your marketing needs, whether that be social media or learning more about SEO. I had the opportunity to talk with Toya about how small business owners can use certain tactics to be recognized on social media, how important it is to take advantage of SEO, how to do so, and much more!
Check out Toya Wilson-Smith at https://www.nexgenerationdigitalmarketing.com/
Halle Simpson, Business Life Coach & Trainer
August 2020
Halle Simpson is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and works with Small Business Owners and Professionals to address “internal thought processes that can block success, while offering strategy and accountability to create lasting change.” We talk about some of these strategies and why it’s so important for business owners to know themselves, specifically their strengths and weakness.
Check out Halle Simpson at https://www.hallesimpson.com.
Saidah Pearsall, Founder & Owner of Shea Body Works
July 2020
Shea Body Works is based in Carmel, Indiana and creates products that helps to address dry skin woes. In Pearsall’s interview, she talks about how she built her company from the ground up, learning about FDA requirements through SCORE, and resources/ Indianapolis contacts that helped her along the way with her various business needs, such as creating a logo and coming up with marketing tactics.
Check out Shea Body Works at https://shea-bodyworks.myshopify.com.
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