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Women Entrepreneur Happenings
Connecting women. Building businesses. Strengthening communities.
Connecting women entrepreneurs through mentoring, education, and community.
A publication of the Women Entrepreneur Network of C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc.
| | JULY 2026: Your Monthly Guide to Inspiration โข Mentoring โข Community โข Opportunities | | | | |
Hey there, Boss Babes! โ๏ธ
As a mentor, I've noticed something interesting over the years. The women who grow the fastest aren't always the smartest, the most experienced, or the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the women who show up. They show up for themselves, for their learning, and most importantly, for their community.
As business-minded women, we spend so much time working in our businesses that we sometimes forget one of our greatest business assets is the people around us.
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The right conversation, introduction, mentor, or collaboration can change the direction of your business. July is the perfect time to get out there. Attend an event. Meet someone new. Learn something. Share your story. Your next opportunity could begin with a simple conversation. Here's to a summer filled with meaningful connections, new ideas, and continued growth.
Stay Healthy. Stay Connected. Stay You.
Cindy Cohen, RN, BS, BA
Founder, C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc.
"One Woman. One Community."
| | โYour next opportunity may be just one conversation away.โ | | |
๐ฑ Start Here
Complimentary Women's Entrepreneur Clarity Conversation
| | The Business Clarity Conversation is the first step in discovering whether the Women Entrepreneur Excellence Mentoring Program is the right fit for you. | | | |  | |
Feeling Stuck? Let's Talk.
๏ปฟSometimes the biggest breakthrough isn't another webinar, business book, or AI tool.
Sometimes it's one focused conversation.
If you've been wondering what your next step should be, I'd love to invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute Business Clarity Conversation.
Together we'll identify:
โข Where you are today
โข Where you'd like to be
โข One action you can take immediately
Because clarity creates confidence.
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๐ Women Who Launch
Behind the Business: The Power of Connections.
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๏ปฟSometimes, the right connection changes everything.
When Maria Tanksley joined the Women Entrepreneur Excellence Mentoring Program in 2021, her business had stalled. She had the passion to serve her community but lacked confidence, direction, and a clear plan for growth.
Through mentoring, she gained more than business skillsโshe found clarity, confidence, and a community that believed in her. Today, as the owner of Senior Resource Network, Maria connects seniors and individuals with disabilities to trusted local professionals, helping bridge the gap between community resources, financial literacy, and technology.
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๐ "Enrolling in the mentoring program was a pivotal decision. I let go of limiting beliefs, gained confidence, and learned how to build a sustainable business. I shifted from simply chasing success to becoming a grow-giver, helping others move forward." - Maria Tanksley, Founder & CEO, Senior Resource Network, Women Entrepreneur Excellence Graduate, Class of 2022
๐ฏConnection Takeaway:
The right mentor can help you build a better business, but the right community can change how you see yourself as a business owner
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๐๏ธ Women Worth Listening To
This Month's Featured Podcast
| | July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month |
Free Your Mind Remix
In this episode, we're talking about how to break free from limiting beliefs, overthinking, and mental blocks that keep you stuck. Nothing in life is all about "getting over it"โit's about learning how to move forward.
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Ci Notes with Ciara Ward
This month we're celebrating one of our own! Ciara Ward, a member of the Women Entrepreneur Excellence Class of 2026, is a licensed therapist, author, holistic healer, and founder of Ci Notes
Through her podcast, books, and blog, Ciara shares thoughtful conversations about emotional wellness, healing, relationships, and personal growth.
Why we love it...
Entrepreneurship isn't just about building a businessโit's about building yourself. Ciara reminds us that taking care of our mental and emotional well-being is one of the best investments we can make in our businesses and our lives.
Go to her podcast site click here
| | | One conversation can lead to your next customer. One class can spark your next big idea. One introduction can change your business. I'd love to see you this month! | | |
๐ Empowerment Boost
Social Wellness Awareness Month
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Relationships are one of the greatest predictors of both happiness and success.
This month, challenge yourself to strengthen your social wellness. Reach out to another entrepreneur, attend a networking event, invite someone to coffee, or reconnect with someone you've been meaning to call.
As I often say,
"Just like a car, if you don't give it the right fuel, eventually it stops running. Your body and mind work the same way. Without health, there is no wealth."
Healthy women build healthy businesses.
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๐ Women's Entrepreneur Summit Spotlight
Only 4 Months Until We Gather
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The 9th Annual Women's Entrepreneur Summit โ Round Tables for Business Success is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, mark your calendar, get your ticket and join us, planning is already underway!
Whether you're launching, growing, or reinventing your business, the Summit is designed to connect you with inspiration, practical strategies, meaningful relationships, and the resources to help you move forward.
โจ Early Registration is now open. ๐ Learn More & Reserve Your Spot
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๐ Community Wins
Celebrating Our Community Leaders
One of the greatest joys of building this community is celebrating the incredible women who are making a difference across our region.
This month, we're proud to recognize the women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community champions who have been named 2026 Finalists for the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Awards. Selected from more than 500 nominations across 13 industries, these women are being recognized for their leadership, innovation, mentorship, and service to their communities.
Congratulations to every finalist! Your leadership inspires the next generation of women entrepreneurs and reminds us what's possible when women support women.
๐ Read the full Community Press Release and meet this year's nominees.
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Hey Let's Meetup to build our women's community
Follow Us on Meetup!
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Business Growth and Community Impact
Survey is LIVE
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Michianaโs business scene is exploding with creativity, collaboration, and momentum, and now itโs time to measure just how powerful that impact really is. The โBusiness Growth and Community Impactโ survey is LIVE!
This is your chance to show how the Mishawaka Business Association and Inspire Mishawaka have fueled growth, supported entrepreneurs, and strengthened our community.
Letโs make some noise, Mishawaka. Letโs show the region what this community is made of.
| | | ๐C2YHWI Community Happenings | |
Community Updates
โ Mishawaka Entrepreneur Needs Assessment Survey (Take the Survey Link Below)
โ Women Entrepreneur Excellence Program Mentoring Program, all levels, still enrolling
โ LevelUp 2 Progress opening on the Women Move Forward platform (100% online)
โ Women Entrepreneur Summit planning underway, if interested, text 574-213-2482
โ 1 Million Cups - Mishawaka meets every Wednesday, 9:15 am @Mishawaka Public Library
โ Women PJ Party Podcast - Support Her Journey Series (If you would like to be interviewed, text 574-213-2482 or request an appointment)
What's Ahead
โ 1 Million Cups Mishawaka, Grant Writing Workshop July19
โ Women's Entrepreneur Summit 2026, November 17, 2026 Email List
โ Summit Steering Committee meets now each month, next meeting July 23 (Join Us)
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Stay Connected
Explore Our Community Resources
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These Trailblazers are navigating their path through the Women Entrepreneur Network of C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc. with resilience and community. ๐
Are you ready to chart yours? Let's explore how you might fit in the next photo array! ๐
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C2YHWI Community Partners
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
| | We are grateful to the organizations and businesses that support women entrepreneurs in Michiana. | | |
Entrepreneurship. Mentorship. Health Wellness.
One woman. One community. When we support each other, we all rise.
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C2 Your Health Womenโs Initiative Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting women entrepreneurs from low-income neighborhoods & domestic violence survivors through connections to
๏ปฟmentoring, education, and community since 2018. #C2YHWI
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