Revolutionizing Women's Workforce Empowerment: The Prowess Project Unveiled with Ashley Connell

Did you know taking time off for caregiving can cost women up to $467,000 in lifetime earnings? In our latest episode, we're diving deep into this staggering statistic and exploring how the #ProwessProject is tackling this financial inequality head-on by training women to re-enter the workforce as online business managers. The cost of caregiving shouldn't be a career penalty. #WomenInBusiness #FinancialEmpowerment   In this episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, host Kimberly Spencer talks with Ashley Connell, founder of the Prowess Project, about the financial challenges women face when leaving the workforce for caregiving. They discuss the project's mission to empower women by training them as online business managers and matching them with CEOs. The conversation covers the value of caregivers' skills in the workplace, the use of AI in the matching process, and the importance of focusing on one's genius zone for business success. Ashley shares her entrepreneurial journey, the project's niche strategy, and the societal shift in recognizing caregivers' contributions. The episode wraps up with Ashley's insights and an invitation to join the Prowess Project.   What we can learn from this episode: Impact of women leaving the workforce for caregiving Prowess Project's mission to empower women financially Matching CEOs with online business managers Training for women and caregivers to become online business managers Role of emotional intelligence and empathy in the workforce Use of AI in matching process and training for online business managers Significance of having an integrator in a business Ashley's personal journey as an entrepreneur Prowess Project's niche strategy and inclusive approach Challenges and opportunities faced by caregivers in the workforce   Enjoy, sovereigns!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on YouTube. Moments of Note: Women's Financial Empowerment (00:00:00) Statistics on women's loss of lifetime earnings due to caregiving and leaving the workforce.   Introduction to Prowess Project (00:01:11) Ashley Connell's mission to support women and caregivers in building a life and business on their own terms.   Challenges Faced by Caregivers (00:04:19) The impact of caregiving on women's career progression and the need for flexible job opportunities.   Motivation for Prowess Project (00:04:52) Ashley's motivation to address the problem of women leaving the workforce due to caregiving and the desire to have both a career and a family.   Empowering Caregivers (00:06:09) Discussion on the challenges faced by caregivers and the need for flexible job opportunities.   Role of Moms and Caregivers (00:06:29) The role of moms and caregivers in planning and scheduling, and their unique skills in vision and structure.   Skills of Caregivers (00:07:29) The emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication skills of caregivers and their relevance in the workforce.   Training and Matching Process (00:08:40) The process of training women to become online business managers and matching them with compatible CEOs.   AI Integration (00:10:03) Leveraging AI to benefit online business managers and CEOs, and the role of AI in upskilling and streamlining tasks.   Leveraging AI (00:11:07) Discussion on leveraging AI as a co-pilot to enhance business operations and productivity.   Profit and Revenue (00:12:32) The importance of profit over revenue and optimizing business operations for increased profitability.   Zone of Genius (00:14:29) The correlation between operating in one's zone of genius and business success.   Turning a Solution into a Business (00:15:22) Ashley's decision to turn her solution into a business and her personal motivation behind it.   Recognizing Genius Zones (00:17:22) The importance of recognizing and upleveling support based on recognizing potential in individuals.   Entrepreneurial Journey (00:21:03) Ashley's entrepreneurial journey and the influence of her mother's entrepreneurial spirit.   Lessons Learned (00:21:48) Learning from mistakes in a previous business venture and the importance of focus and niche strategy.   Niche Strategy (00:22:59) Using niche strategy as a magnet to attract individuals who resonate with the mission, regardless of their specific caregiving status.   The magnet metaphor (00:23:52) Discussion about the magnet metaphor and how it attracts future caregivers and the growing population of caregivers.   Challenges of being a CEO and caregiver (00:25:29) The transition and difficulties of being a CEO while also being a caregiver, specifically for a newer mom.   The bias against caregivers in the workforce (00:27:43) The bias against caregivers returning to the workforce and the impact on their job opportunities.   Shifting societal paradigm about caregiving (00:28:39) Discussion on the need for a paradigm shift to recognize the value of caregivers and how leaders can contribute to this shift.   Impact of COVID-19 on remote work and caregiving (00:31:43) The shift in perspective on remote work and caregiving due to the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce.   Challenges in staying focused on business growth (00:33:28) The challenge of staying focused on business goals and avoiding distractions.   Mindset and risk as an entrepreneur (00:37:35) Comparison of risk and mindset between entrepreneurs and W-2 employees.   Money mindset and intentional visualization (00:39:44) The development of a money mindset and the importance of intentional visualization for financial goals.   Vision for women's empowerment (00:44:36) The vision for a world where women are celebrated for their innate gifts and not seen as second to men.   Crowning oneself through travel (00:45:04) Personal fulfillment and self-recognition through traveling experiences.   Mentions + Additional Resources: Connect with Ashley Connell   WEBSITE: https://www.prowessproject.com/    SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/prowessproject  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/prowessproject/  TWITTER: https://twitter.com/prowessproject  LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-connell-ceo/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6nqYT0AIBaIsCInSC2Qrg ____________   📺  YOUTUBE TIPS PLAYLISTS:     The Crown Yourself Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZwctt-09Yk&list=PL2ClsckBxxujcpec_c4m-haGSeWZkfNmP    Becoming the Queen-B(usiness) of Yo’ Biz:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEircICw4o0&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhTAZNjo3wKa84gAgJAgpBB   Podcasting Queen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWLm9j9TSPE&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhIznCt03xcCIR-caCZBads    Conscious Leadership Queen:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R35hokbpIJI&list=PL2ClsckBxxuhJqGJuF9kqCg-UfBwZzI_o  🙌🏼 MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU BUILD YOUR EMPIRE + CROWN YOURSELF  🙌🏼   Get booked on podcasts + turn guest podcasting into getting clients when 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