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izing the empowerment that comes from not relying on a single system or entity for success . I also anticipate more women entrepreneurs embracing communitydriven initiatives , not just to stay informed but to build a stronger foundation for understanding how policies affect them , small businesses and their communities . By engaging in these initiatives and drawing from their own experiences , women gain valuable knowledge that enables them to become stronger advocates , especially to challenge unjust policies and address false narratives in media outlets .
What is your favorite place in Rhode Island ? When it ’ s really cold , my favorite place is just to be home . I love my apartment in Pawtucket , and I ’ ve got a cat and find a lot of things to entertain myself . When I ’ m out , I like Providence . It ’ s a blend of cultures that I really appreciate . A part of me will always love New York , but Providence has a little bit of a similar feeling where you ’ ve got your Dominicans on Broad Street , you ’ ve got Italian charm by Federal Hill , you ’ ve got Cape Verdeans and Africans and Portuguese , and it ’ s just a big blend . Southeast Asians , too . I love the mixture of students that there are . Providence has been great .
Anything else you want to share with our readers ? I want to remind women that they ’ re not alone . That despite having to do a lot of things by themselves and it not being easy , that risks are worth taking . It ’ s a safer bet if you use your resources like the Women ’ s Business Center . There ’ s this coalition that CWE is part of , it ’ s called BEARI . It stands for Business Empowerment Alliance of Rhode Island . And that ’ s eight organizations that all support businesses or entrepreneurs — Hope & Main , RIBBA , Hispanic Chamber , etc . We refer clients to one another . Entrepreneurs are really taking advantage of the resources now , especially with that coalition existing .
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