Boss Lady Spotlight: Why Jo Newell Created All Women Empowered

<p>Allison talks with Jo Newell, from the Orlando Regional Chamber, about the Chamber's recent initiative, “All Women Empowered,” focused on pushing women forward in the business world. Jo explains the overwhelming support that the All Women Empowered task force has received is incredibly inspiring. She then describes how accessible reaching for your goals can be in the current business climate. Jo conveys how important it is to understand that everyone’s journey to success is different. She emphasizes that life is not a linear path and each individual experience adds to your story. </p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS </strong></p><p>The importance of women banding together to thrive in business How beneficial “re-inventing yourself” can be </p><p>The significance of acting on your goals How searching for support groups can propel you forward in the business world </p><p><strong>GUEST HIGHLIGHTS </strong></p><p>The creation of “All Women Empowered” </p><p>How prominent businesswomen are in the Orlando region </p><p><strong>MEMORABLE QUOTES </strong></p><p>7:35: “Many people don’t know, but women run the world.” -Jo on the prominence of businesswomen in the Orlando Region. </p><p>11:51: “For everybody that doesn’t see it, there are 3-5 people more people who see it, and get it.” -Jo speaking on acting on your ideas before feeling the support of others. </p><p>18:25: “If something keeps calling at you and you can’t stop thinking about it, just go for it” -Jo giving advice to those who are unsure about their goals. </p><p><strong>FAVORITE BOOKS: </strong></p><p>Becoming by Michelle Obama: https://amzn.to/3b2EDKK </p><p>Girl Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis: https://amzn.to/3b1ZwWs </p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH JO: </strong></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josann-jo-newell-6b3415112/ </p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/Josann.Jo.Newell </p><p>Email: jo.newell@orlando.org </p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH ALLISON: </strong></p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/allisonwalshconsulting </p><p>Website: www.allisonwalshco