Unstoppable Stories - S.2 Ep. 2: Finding Opportunity in Every Room w/ Ronnette Meyers

On this week’s Unstoppable Stories, Lauren Cardillo connects with UMGC alumna, Ronnette Meyers. She shares her unstoppable journey from braiding hair with her grandma to building JLAN Solutions, LLC. and leaving a lasting impact in her community. Growing up in Germany as a military kid and later leaving her government job to work alongside her mom in back-office support, Ronnette learned the value of dedicated time, perseverance, and making the most of every opportunity. Along the way, she earned the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteer service, a recognition of her dedication to helping others. In this episode, she opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned from her upbringing and early work experiences, and how she continues to inspire and empower others through her entrepreneurial spirit, advocacy, and leadership. This conversation is full of practical advice and motivational insights for anyone looking to turn their passion into impact.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!To learn more about UMGC, visit: UMGC.edu/UnstoppableConnect With Ronnette Meyers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnette-meyers-jlan/ Host: Lauren CardilloGuest: Ronnette Meyers (CEO & President of JLAN Solutions, LLC. UMGC Alumnas)Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:40) Introduction(00:41 - 05:12) Instilling Entrepreneurship Early On(05:13 - 08:07) Learning How To Climb(08:08 - 10:36) Juggling Uncertainty(10:37 - 13:06) A Single Point Of Failure(13:07 - 14:53) The Room Where It Happens(14:54 - 16:05) About JLAN Solutions(16:06 - 18:30) Small Business Advocation(18:31 - 21:05) A Voice To Power(21:06 - 25:04) The Degree Journey(25:05 - 30:08) The Child Rundown(30:09 - 30:28) Shutdown Reality(30:29 - 33:46) Where is the Future?(33:47 - 34:57) Step Out On Faith(34:58 - 35:47) Closing