Building Bridges Together: Lorie Spence & Carolyn Pritchard on Co-Founding, Collaboration, and Women’s Health Leadership

In this episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski is joined by Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard, co-founders of Bridge Medical Communications and the visionary leaders behind Empower Her, a growing community dedicated to advancing women’s health, leadership, and collaboration. With more than 14 years as successful co-founders, Lorie and Carolyn share what it truly takes to build a business partnership rooted in trust, shared values, and mutual respect. They open up about decision-making as equals, navigating entrepreneurship together, and why collaboration, not competition, has been the foundation of their success. The conversation also dives into the evolution of Empower Her, a women-focused initiative creating space for education, storytelling, mentorship, and meaningful connection within healthcare. From bridging gaps between industry and providers to championing women’s voices in clinical dialogue, Lorie and Carolyn explain why community, curiosity, and alignment matter now more than ever. This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t have to be lonely, growth doesn’t happen in isolation, and women rise higher when they build together. Because when she decides to collaborate, she creates lasting impact. LinkedIn: Carolyn Pritchard , Lorie SpenceBridge Medical Communications LinkedIn: Bridge Medical Communications Instagram: @bridgemedcomms Co-Founders Instagram: @cofoundershq YouTube: @BridgeMedComms