Women Entrepreneur Happenings

Connecting women entrepreneurs through mentoring, education, and community.

A publication of the Women Entrepreneur Network of C2 Your Health Women's Initiative Inc.

MAY 2026

Dream Boldly • Connect Deeply • Thrive Together.

Hey there, Boss Babes! 🌷


May is here ... this month is all about awareness, alignment, and taking intentional steps forward in your business and your life.


As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month (May) and celebrate National Small Business Week (Virtual Summit May 5-6), it’s a powerful reminder that building a successful business isn’t just about strategy; it’s about you. Your energy, your mindset, your well-being, and your willingness to keep showing up, even when it’s hard.

This month, we’re creating space to pause, reset, and refocus. Whether you're ready to refresh your brand and realign your business on May 13, or step into new growth with LevelUp Your Marketing with AI on May 20, these are opportunities designed to meet you where you are—and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.


So let me ask you…

👉 How are you really doing—in your business and in your life?

Because sustainable success isn’t built in burnout, it’s built in alignment.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. This community is here to support you every step of the way.


đź’› One Woman. One Community. We are women entrepreneurs coming together to advance, champion, learn, guide, elevate, connect, advocate, and support one another.


And one last reminder…

✨ The Women Entrepreneur Excellence Mentoring Program is still enrolling for 2026, and we would love to welcome you. ❤️


Let’s make May a month of meaningful growth, strong foundations, and intentional progress together. 🌸

The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another.

We should raise each other up.

Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong,

be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.

Serena William

🌱 Is This Your Time to Grow Your Business?

Let's find out together

As we move through May, this is a good moment to check in with yourself and your business.

You’ve taken action…

You’ve learned a few things…

And you may be starting to see where you feel clear—and where you don’t.


So the question becomes:

👉 Do I keep figuring this out on my own… or step into support?

If you’re still feeling unsure about your next step—or wondering what could help you move forward with more clarity and confidence—this is a great place to start.


Over the past month, many women in our community have used this tool to pause, reflect, and gain insight into their business.


✨ Take the “Is This Your Time? Business Clarity Quiz” to get a quick snapshot of where you are—and what support could help you move forward.


👉 Start your quiz here

đź’ˇ Is This Your Time? Business Clarity Quiz click here


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✔️ See where you are in your business

✔️ Identify what you actually need next

✔️ Discover if mentorship could help you move faster with more confidence


Because the truth is… ✨ The right support at the right time can change everything.

🌟 Women Who Launch: Behind the Business

Behind every growing business… there’s a story you don’t see.

Behind every growing business, there’s a story you don’t always see: moments of uncertainty, questions about what to do next, and decisions that shape everything. What often makes the difference is having the right support at the right time. Successful women don’t grow by doing it all alone. They grow by surrounding themselves with people who help them gain clarity, stay focused, and move forward with confidence.


A qualified mentor can help you see what you can’t yet see, stay accountable to your goals, avoid costly mistakes, and build your business with intention not overwhelm.

💛 “I used to feel stuck, like I didn’t have the time or energy to move forward. But something changed when I gave myself permission to take it one small step at a time. Now, I celebrate progress—and I finally feel like I’m moving forward.”


That’s what support looks like. If you’ve been trying to figure everything out on your own, this may be your moment to do it differently. 👉 What could change for you with the right support?

Your Next Step

Women Entrepreneur Excellence Mentoring, Course & Certification Program


Enrollment for the Class of 2026 is open, limited to 20 participants.


âś” Mentoring

âś” Business strategy

âś” Accountability support

âś” Community connections


If you're ready to move your business forward, we would love to welcome you.


Learn More / Apply

Month at a Glance

đź’›C2YHWI Community Happenings

Community Updates

âś” Women Entrepreneur Excellence Program Mentoring Program, all levels, still enrolling

âś” LevelUp 2 Progress opening on the Women Move Forward platform (100% online)

âś” Women Entrepreneur Summit planning underway, if interested, text 574-213-2482

âś” 1 Million Cups - Mishawaka meets every Wednesday, 9:15 am @Mishawaka Public Library

âś” 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

âś” Small Business Week Virtual Conference May 5- 6

âś” South Bend Financial Empowerment Center Workshop May 7

âś” 1 Million Cups Mishawaka, Grant Writing Workshop

Women's Entrepreneur Summit 2026, November 17, 2026 Email List


đź’›Empowerment Boost: Mental Health Matters

Women's Mental Health Toolbox


As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, this is your reminder that your well-being is just as important as your business growth. After all, if you don't have your health, you won't have much of a business either. ✨ That’s why I’m inviting you to download our Women Entrepreneur Mental Health Toolbox here, a free resource from the Women Move Forward Community, because sustainable success starts with taking care of you first. 💫

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đź“– Blog - Support Her Journey: The C2YHWI Women Entrepreneur Experience

🍓Blog - Nutz4Nutrition

📺 YouTube - Women Entrepreneur Mentoring | C2YHWI

📸 Instagram - @CindyCohenRN

📸 👠Facebook - C2 Your Health Women's Initiative | Grant Opportunities | CopeNotes

📸 👩🏻‍💼👩🏽‍💼Facebook - Women Entrepreneur Excellence Mentoring

👯🏻‍♀️Meetup - Women Entrepreneurs Let's Meetup with Cindy Cohen

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WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR MENTORING

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C2YHWI Community Partners

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

We are grateful to the organizations and businesses that support women entrepreneurs in Michiana.

Better World Books

MICHIANA WOMEN RISE

PNC BANK

NORTHWEST BANK

The Pokagon Fund

1st Source Bank

H.O.T. Hear Our Tears

Women Move Forward

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Entrepreneurship. Mentorship. Health Wellness.

One woman. One community. When we support each other, we all rise.

C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. is a nonprofit organization supporting women entrepreneurs from low-income neighborhoods & domestic violence survivors through connections to mentoring, education, and community since 2018. #C2YHWI

 
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