142: {Interview} Empowering Women Through Community with Angel Holmes

Text me!Friends, you are in for a treat with this one! In today's episode I sit down with Angel Holmes to explore the importance of community, especially among women, in entrepreneurship. Angel shares her journey from running a successful PR business to creating a supportive environment for ambitious women through her community, The Brighter Side. We discuss the lessons learned from Angel's entrepreneurial experiences, including the significance of partnerships and the challenges faced during the pandemic. The conversation also delves into Angel's exciting new venture in the Caribbean and her role as managing editor of Charleston Women Magazine, emphasizing the power of storytelling and mentorship in uplifting women.takeawaysBuilding connections can lead to unexpected opportunities.Community is essential for personal and professional growth.Women supporting women creates a powerful network.Entrepreneurship involves learning from failures and successes.Partnerships need to be carefully considered and balanced.It's important to focus on your own journey and not compare yourself to others.Due diligence is crucial when starting a new business.Mentorship can significantly impact one's career path.Social media should be used as a tool for connection, not comparison.Surrounding yourself with inspiring individuals can elevate your journey.Connect further with Angel HERE or follow her on IG @angelpholmes or on LinkedIn HERESupport the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE