In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Bernacchi and Emily Collins of CEO Besties to dive into how intentional community and focused execution can elevate ambitious women entrepreneurs. Together, they unpack the power of surrounding yourself with the right people, cultivating a resilient mindset, and building a business that grows sustainably.

You’ll hear about:

Creating powerful, supportive communities for women entrepreneurs
Why focus and prioritization are the real drivers of business growth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CEO Besties

00:45 The Birth of CEO Besties

05:14 The Evolution of Community Needs

07:06 Understanding Overwhelm in Entrepreneurship

09:18 The Power of Connection and Support

12:10 Breakthroughs in Community

15:09 Curating the Right Community

17:59 The Difference Between Community and Mastermind

18:59 Building Community: The Importance of Connection

20:04 Learning from Experience: Failures as Growth Opportunities

22:48 The Power of Focus: Momentum in Business

24:44 Engagement Strategies: Keeping Members Active

26:36 Surprising Transformations: The Impact of Community

28:27 Personal Growth: Lessons from Leading a Community

31:17 The Evolution of Business: Adapting to Change

33:10 Future Aspirations: Growing the CEO Besties Community

35:24 NEWCHAPTER

Connect with us

CEO Besties on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theceobesties/

CEO Besties Website - https://ceobesties.com

Connect with Megan -https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganliken/

https://www.instagram.com/megan.liken/

keywords

women entrepreneurs, community building, CEO Besties, mindset, business growth, women supporting women, mastermind, virtual community, in-person retreats, entrepreneurial success

CEO Besties with Natalie Bernacchi and Emily Collins | Ep. 10