Embrace Your Edge: How Elizabeth Chabe Turned “Outlier” into Her Greatest Asset
Photo Credit: Priscilla C. Scott (@priscillacscott)
At FemFounder, we celebrate entrepreneurs who turn what others see as “odd” into their greatest asset. Today, meet a founder whose unrelenting authenticity reshaped her industry—and her own sense of belonging.
Name: Elizabeth Chabe, MBA
Company: High Touch Group
Websites: hightouchgroup.com | elizabethchabe.com
“I’ve always been an outlier. I started college at 12, left high school at 16, and went on to build a science marketing agency in an industry that cares a lot about pedigree. For years, I tried to win over boards and clients who wanted me to play small and stay conventional. It never worked—and honestly, it never felt right.
My breakthrough came when I stopped chasing rooms where I didn’t fit and leaned fully into my own intensity, strategic mindset, and high-energy approach. Today, I run a multi-six-figure business serving diagnostics, biotech, and engineering innovators who are genuinely hungry for new ideas and strong execution. What used to be seen as my liability is now the reason I get hired.”
Challenge & Lesson:
“I had to unlearn the instinct to fit in. In science and tech, women and outsiders often feel pressure to conform, especially when you’re the youngest or the only woman in the room. Everything changed when I started focusing on clients who actually value strategy, ideation, and real-world results, not just a polished resume. Now, I work with teams who want bold thinking and cross-disciplinary execution, and I haven’t looked back.”
Advice:
“Don’t water yourself down just to fit in. If you’re a strategist, a builder, or just a bit different, find clients and partners who are excited by your energy and ideas. That’s where real growth happens for everyone.”
Elizabeth’s journey reminds us that belonging isn’t about blending in—it’s about standing out with confidence. When you lean into your unique strengths and seek the right partners, what once felt like a barrier becomes your biggest competitive advantage.
