In this episode, Melissa and Chandra welcome a very special guest, Rich Daughtridge, the visionary founder of High Rock Studios and Warehouse Cinemas to the podcast. Rich discusses the importance of expanding your market reach, staying true to your values, and how a strategic brand can foster long-term success like High Rock Studio has in celebrating 20 years. Beyond just profits, Rich highlights creating a lasting impact with your community and industry, helping entrepreneurs build businesses that thrive for generations to come.

Rich delves into the critical importance of investing in your team and nurturing the human capital that drives your business forward. He emphasizes the value of coaching and resources that develop strong, empowered teames capable of carrying the torch. Rich also shares his philosophy on maintaining balance by keeping faith and family close throughout the journey, ensuring that your legacy is not only a business success but a meaningful part of your life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a business that leaves a powerful, lasting legacies that resonate with customers for years to come.

Have you considered joining your local chamber, but you're not sure if its worth the investment? Tune into this episode as Melissa and Chandra sit down with Paul Frey, the CEO of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for a deep dive into the many ways local chambers support small businesses. You'll learn how you can utilize this vital resource to help you grow, thrive and connect with your community as an entrepreneur!

In this episode, Melissa and Chandra sit down with the 2024 Business Person of the Year, Stephen Schutte, to explore how to build a personal board of directors for your life. He shares how his personal and professional journey has been guided by a philosophy of compassion and collaboration, offering actionable insights for anyone looking to construct a support system that propels them forward. Listen in to learn his strategies, advice and insights - plus hear all the fun we have together as we reminise on the Girl Boss Assembly!

On this episode, we have the ultimate girl boss interview with Sarah and Shelley, the dynamic mother/daughter duo behind Alpine Plant Bar, a popular cocktail bar and plant shop located in Downtown Hagerstown. The ladies join Melissa and Chandra in the podcast studio to talk about their entrepreneurial journey of celebrating one-year in business and how they are overcoming imposter syndrome every single day. Plus, the ladies share exclusive info on whats next for Alpine Plant Bar and how they are tapping into a whole new market.

Are you ready for it? In this episode, Melissa and Chandra reveal the save the date for Girl Boss Assembly 2025 and share a recap of all the fun had during the in-person mini planning workshop. Plus, they share their top tips for successful event marketing and lessons learned from launching GBA. Whether you're a small business owner, community leader or a local mover and shaker; this episode is packed with advice to help your next event thrive!

Melissa and Chandra dive deep into how to transform business culture by tackling the critical issue of what they have dubbed, "Mean Girl Energy." Together, they explore steps for fostering a positive, inclusive and empowering environment in business. Plus they share real stories from the Girl Boss Assembly trenches. Tune in to hear their actionable strategies for curbing gossip, building supportive relationships and stopping mean girl energy, in TRUE girl boss style!

The girl bosses sit down with Dan Spedden, the executive director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), to explore how tourism has a ripple effect on small businesses and how business owners can capitalize on those opportunities. Playing a pivotal role in bringing the vision of Hagerstown's new ballpark to life with Meritus Park, Dan shares the impact that tourism has on revitalization efforts and the story behind the 'flying boxcar' concept. Tune in to discover how transformation is possible through collaboration over competition and gain valuable tips on embracing local opportunities for your business.

Melissa and Chandra sit down with the trailblazing Tekesha A. Martinez, Hagerstown, Maryland's first Black woman mayor, to dive into her incredible journey from local schools to city hall. Raised in the Washington County Foster Care system, Tekesha's story is one of resilience and leadership. Before becoming mayor in 2023, she made her mark as a City Council member, a poet, and dedicated community mediator. In this episode, Tekesha shares her wisdom on staying cool under pressure, fostering diversity and making a meaningful impact, especially as women in the business community. Plus, we get the scoop on her signature pink fashion statement - what's the story behind those vibrant pink shoes and blazer? And of course, we explore what 'colaboration over competition' means to Tekesha.