E050: A Discussion with Kelly Abanda on the Power of Community and Collaboration

In this episode of the Selling St Pete podcast, I chat with Kelly Abanda, founder of the Biz Bestie Lounge, on the power of community and collaboration.  Kelly shares with listeners her journey from the Midwest, to LA, to a 4-year global road trip, and what led her to relocate to St Petersburg in the summer of 2022.   Along the way, she learned powerful and valuable lessons that gave her the confidence to take the leap and start her own business.   I didn't realize how many entrepreneurs reside in St Petersburg, Florida until I became one myself.  And in my own entrepreneurial journey have discovered how isolating the entrepreneur's journey can be.  Enter Kelly Abanda and the Biz Bestie Lounge.  This new  venture was birthed from her own entrepreneurial journey and pain other entrepreneurs have shared with her regarding their experiences with their business ventures.  The Biz Bestie Lounge is a paid membership for female entrepreneurs where they are given a collaborative space where they can be heard and given feedback from other entrepreneurs on a weekly basis.   To learn more about the Biz Bestie Lounge or the next Solopreneur Social, you can find Kelly instagram at @kellyabanda Also, I want to give big shout-out to St Pete Girl Bosses for bringing Kelly and I together.  If you are a female entrepreneur in St Pete and are looking for a community that educates, elevates and collaborates - this community is for you.  You can get more information by visiting the website or attending one of the free coffee networking events. Or feel free to DM me or Kelly and we would be happy to chat with you about the community.  Thanks for listening! Please share with anyone you think can benefit from hearing this episode.