Championing Women Entrepreneurs in Male-Dominated Industries with Corinne Goble, CEO of Association of Women's Business Centers Episode 142

Understanding women entrepreneurs' diverse funding needs is essential and women's business centers play a vital role, especially in times of crisis. More than just financial support, these centers offer guidance, community, and critical resources to help women navigate challenges and grow their businesses. Corinne Goble, CEO of the Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC), brings a personal passion to this work, inspired by her mother's success in a male-dominated field. She champions boldness, strong support networks, or "bail teams," and access to tailored programs like AWBC's Hope2Women. Goble also emphasizes the role of inclusive education in opening doors for women across traditionally male-dominated industries. You'll learn: The role women's business centers play in helping women entrepreneurs thrive against the odds. Why promoting inclusivity in male-dominated industries matters. Why women entrepreneurs' ideas deserve investment and how their leadership shapes the future of business. How women's business centers offer resources specifically designed to support and elevate women-owned businesses. Why understanding the diverse funding needs of women entrepreneurs is essential to building an inclusive and dynamic economy. About the Guest: Since becoming CEO of the Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) in January 2019, Corinne Goble has focused on strengthening the network's sustainability and capacity. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, she and her advocacy team quickly mobilized to secure vital resources for Women's Business Centers (WBCs), helping them support small businesses on the front lines. Goble's current priorities include modernizing and reauthorizing the WBC program while expanding the now 145-center network. She also engages in broader small business initiatives, from digital skills to international trade, and is a founding member of the USMCA SME Counselor Network, supporting export growth across North America. Engage with us: LinkedIn, Instagram & Facebook: @PasadenaCityCollegeEWD Join our newsletter for more on this topic: ewdpulse.com Visit: PCC EWD website More from Corinne Goble & the Association of Women's Business Centers (AWBC) Websites: https://awbc.org/ & https://hope2women.org/ LinkedIn: @corinne-goble Facebook: @awbc.org LinkedIn: @awbc TikTok: @awbcofficial Twitter/X: @AWBC_USA Partner with us! Contact our host Salvatrice Cummo directly: [email protected] Want to be a guest on the show? Click HERE to inquire about booking Find the transcript of this episode here Please rate us and leave us your thoughts and comments on Apple Podcasts; we'd love to hear from you!