"Ask for help, take criticism and keep believing in what you are building" with Chiara Fraser
Chiara Fraser is the principal co-founder and Brand Manager of Her Roomies, the first accommodation rental platform for women. After a personal experience during a move to Spain, she realized the need for a safe, ‘one-stop shop’ rental space for women. She consulted with her father, a long-time real estate developer, and together they closed the gap in the market and launched Her Roomies in October 2020.
Getting fired was the best thing to ever happen to me, with Samantha Ste Marie
Samantha Ste Marie is a Summit Host as well as a Productivity and Client Acquisition Strategist for online service providers. Since starting her business nearly ten years ago, she has ghostwritten three bestselling books in the business genre, worked with some of the online course industry’s leading educators, and helped hundreds of aspiring business owners start and grow their service based businesses.
She has made it her mission to debunk the idea that hustling is the way to grow a business and show as many entrepreneurs a different way to achieve their goals. She is the founder of two online programs: Launch Your Services, which helps aspiring service providers launch their businesses, and Pitch It REAL Good, which helps business owners land new clients with ease.
"Commit to yourself and your dreams regardless of the obstacles you face" with Claire Sumadiwirya
Claire Sumadiwirya, the owner of Bellden Cafe, blends her passion for coffee and community through high-quality food and drink offerings, authentic community service, and charity efforts that give back to those in need. She utilizes her MBA in Accounting and Marketing, as well as a decade of professional experience in global entrepreneurship, to support her business and community-based efforts. Her love for others and coffee earned Bellden Cafe, “The Nicest Place in Washington,” by Reader’s Digest, as well as features in Good Morning America, The Seattle Times, and Eater Seattle.