Showing My Roots

What a great Launch Beyond meeting last night!

Our session, Brick + Mortar Basics: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know, was packed with valuable information on zoning, permitting, leases, and knowing what to bring to the table when you are preparing to open, grow, or expand your business.

A huge thank you to all of our panelists and presenters who shared their time, knowledge, and experience with our entrepreneurs and small business owners.

We also want to thank our sponsors for helping make these opportunities possible:
Confidence Financial Group
Kehoe Insurance
McGough Construction

We are so grateful to have resources like this right here in Johnston County.

And on a personal note, it was also my birthday, and they surprised me by singing Happy Birthday and giving me the most beautiful pink roses. What a sweet and special way to end my birthday!

Next up: Message or Money: Turning Words into Wins with Matt Gorman! This will be another great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

Everyone is welcome to register and join us. Come be part of what is happening in Johnston County!

Register here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HnqPyZXQg/

As we gear up for the end of another cohort, I'm reminded of just how powerful the entrepreneurial journey can be when people are willing to learn, share, and grow together.

One of my favorite parts has been the Discovery Canvas discussions.

Watching participants openly share their ideas, challenges, experiences, and wins creates an environment where real learning happens. Those conversations spark new perspectives, meaningful connections, and opportunities that might never have happened otherwise.

Networking isn't just about exchanging business cards. It is about building relationships, learning from one another, and challenging ourselves to think differently. That's why mindset matters so much. Skills can be taught, but a growth mindset opens the door to possibilities, innovation, and resilience.

The willingness to step outside your comfort zone, be vulnerable, ask questions, and support others is what makes these cohorts so special. I'm proud of every participant who has shown up, leaned in, and embraced the process.

Keep growing. Keep learning. Keep believing in what's possible.