Stop Running Your Business on Feelings — VR Small on Proximity Bias, Access & Advocacy for Women Veterans

In this episode of the Vet to Visionary podcast, Reka Leftridge interviews VR Small, a Navy veteran and founder of the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC). VR shares her journey from military service to becoming a visionary leader in supporting women veterans in entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges women veterans face in the business world, including proximity bias and the need for community and support. VR emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for women veterans to thrive and the necessity of a global virtual infrastructure to provide resources and mentorship. The conversation highlights the growth of women veteran entrepreneurs and the critical role of integrity and follow-through in professional relationships. In this conversation, VR Small discusses the innovative curriculum designed for women entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of tracking success through revenue and client acquisition. She highlights the need for long-term advisory support, financial readiness, and understanding market dynamics to ensure business viability. The conversation also touches on the challenges women face in accessing capital and the importance of representation and holistic support in entrepreneurship.Stay connected with VR Small & Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteranwomensec/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranwomensec/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veteranwomensec/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veteranwomensec/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veteranwomensec/Website: https://veteranwomensec.org/Substack: https://vrsmall.substack.com/VR Small LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrsmall/Got a Question? Text me and I will answer it on air!Connect with us on Instagram:@vettovisionarypodcastAre you Veteran or Visionary?  We want to amplify you. Be my next Guest Star www.vettovisionarypod.comRemember" Being Great ain't up for Debate!