Empowering Women of Color to Lead with Aileen M. Edwards

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we sit down with Aileen M. Edwards, a certified leadership coach and the founder of AME Consulting & Leadership Coaching. Aileen shares her journey from a 40-year career in corporate human resources, often mired in the negativity of labor disputes, to launching her own coaching practice focused on positivity and empowerment. She delves into her mission to guide women, particularly women of color and Black women in mid-career, helping them navigate corporate spaces, build executive presence, and achieve their professional goals through personalized, one-on-one coaching.Aileen outlines the structure of her work, which begins with a discovery call and typically involves a minimum six-month engagement to ensure meaningful, lasting change. She discusses the challenges of starting her business in 2020 and her current strategies for growth, primarily through LinkedIn and referrals. Looking ahead, Aileen shares her goals to expand her clientele, explore public speaking, and potentially bring on a partner to continue her impactful work of empowering women to excel in spaces that weren't originally built for them.