#80 - Jennifer Zimmerman - Women of Ouachita

Jennifer Zimmerman is a force in Northeast Louisiana — a small business owner, serial side hustler, and current Chairman of the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber. In this episode, she shares the heart and vision behind her newest passion project: Women of Ouachita, a women’s networking group launching July 22. Jennifer opens up about her journey in business, her nonprofit work with 65 Alive, and how she’s creating space for women to lift each other up and shape their own future. If you’ve ever dreamed of building something meaningful from the ground up, this one’s for you.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction02:55 – From Chicago to West Monroe08:00 – Launching Delta Benefit Consulting13:20 – Navigating Healthcare & Medicare18:40 – The Side Hustle Mentality23:00 – Lessons from Small Business Ownership28:10 – Leading the Chamber of Commerce33:30 – Balancing Business and Community38:50 – The Little Red Caboose Story44:00 – Vision for Women of Ouachita49:30 – Vulnerability and Reinvention54:45 – Final Reflections & Closing