Stephanie Jiroch, Founder and CEO of Female Founders Alliance of Nevada
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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Jiroch, the founder of the Female Founders Alliance of Nevada. With headquarters in Reno and an expansion to Las Vegas underway, Stephanie is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational resources and fostering strategic networking opportunities to support female entrepreneurs throughout Nevada.
As an international brand strategist and brand messaging expert, Stephanie brings 15 years of global digital and brand strategy, coaching, and marketing experience to high-performing entrepreneurs and purpose-driven companies. Her work has taken her around the world, collaborating with startups, non-profits, and small business owners in Singapore, China, Europe, North America, and the U.K.
Stephanie also teaches undergraduate courses in Buyer Behavior and Entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has worked with powerhouse brands like OWN Network and Girls Inc., multiple Seed to Series A startups, and has been featured on HuffPost and numerous podcasts. Additionally, she hosts her own podcast, Business Her Way, where she interviews female founders and provides business-building advice.
Join us as we delve into Stephanie's journey, her insights on brand strategy, and her impactful work with the Female Founders Alliance of Nevada.
Notable Awards and Recognitions
· Founder and CEO of Female Founders Alliance of Nevada
· CEO of BrandPsyche Strategies
· International brand strategist and brand messaging expert with over 15 years of global digital and brand strategy experience.
· Worked with powerhouse brands including OWN Network and Girls Inc.
· Featured on HuffPost and multiple podcasts
· Host of the podcast Business Her Way
· Adjunct professor of marketing at the University of Nevada, Reno
· Ph.D. in Media Psychology from Fielding Graduate University
How to connect with Stephanie Jiroch
· Stephanie Jiroch, MBA | LinkedIn
· Business Her Way on Apple Podcasts
Show Notes
[1:46] Brief intro on how Stephanie got to where she is today.
[5:45] Inspiration behind Female Founders Alliance of Nevada (FFAN).
[10:16] Goals and strategies for equal access to resources for female opportunities across Nevada.
[17:13] Lessons learned while growing FFAN and how the experiences have influenced Stephanie’s approach to supporting other female entrepreneurs.
[19:32] Networking opportunities and comprehensive educational resources to support female entrepreneurs.
[28:55] Importance of effective storytelling.
[37:01] Balancing personal and professional life.
[45:39] How to connect with Stephanie, learn more about FFAN, and listen to her podcast, “Business Her Way”.
[46:36] Advice for female entrepreneurs looking to launch and scale their businesses.
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