Inspiring Lives Magazine Winter 2017: Issue 3 | Page 39

space with men . It is also being honest about the barriers women create for each other and doing what we can to tear down those walls and connect the talent , passion , and intention of women everywhere . COTERIE provides a solution for that on many levels .
Inspiring Lives Magazine as Media Sponsor
I love what Inspiring Lives is doing to advance women around the world . Dr . Shellie Hipsky doesn ’ t just talk about solutions , she ’ s creating them . It ’ s clear to me that Inspiring Lives Magazine is a vessel for advancing the work of dynamic women worldwide .
I ’ m inclined to work with people who walk their vision out , people who care about expanding the world for others , and those who know that life is truly only about what we give . After meeting with Shellie , I also appreciate that we share a philosophy that we are stronger together than we are solo , and that connecting people is the formula that creates incalculable value .
The Future of COTERIE
In 5 years , COTERIE will be developing communities in regions of the world that are begging to be served , areas where savvy , resourceful , tenacious women have been surviving on little means for generations . Recognizing that we don ’ t understand all of the problems of these regions , we will integrate local female leaders into COTERIE ’ s fabric and work together to create innovative opportunities that they identify as critical . We intend to build in areas that we recognize as prime service models , in addition to our high-volume profit markets . These service communities will create jobs and offer micro-loans and education that creates more than basic literacy . In the future , we will also help build schools in underserved areas of Africa , South and Central America , and Southeast Asia .
One of the projects that most excites me is the Phoenix Project . Our investment arm will serve women in each community we build in , offering funding to women of every level of business . From the serial entrepreneur with a fresh and bold vision to the seasoned pro who ’ s ready for her next growth lunge , we ’ ll invest in women who are creating bold solutions , with a focus on those who see beyond their bottom line . Purpose driven business is what we ’ re all about ; our investment focus will mirror that . In 5 years , we ’ ll be open worldwide , with tens of thousands of members who are inspiring lives daily .
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