In this week's discussion, Emily chats with Amanda Dare, founder and owner of Louisville-based, Woman-Owned Wallet and WOW Factor Collective. Amanda is on a mission to put money into the wallets of women. She joins Emily to discuss the challenges faced by women in business and the impact of supporting women-owned businesses in the local economy. They also touch on staying true to yourself, the power of curiosity, intentional marketing, building connections, and creating a supportive community!

TUNE IN FOR TOPICS LIKE:

00:41 Amanda’s journey to entrepreneurship and starting Woman-Owned Wallet

3:08 Putting down roots in Louisville

4:07 Exploring the concept of feminization of tourism

10:50 Building Woman Owned Wallet & and creating community

14:10 Crafting marketing initiatives with intention

16:04 The value of your personal brand when building a local brick & mortar

21:16 Responding to critics or unsolicited advice

27:29 Tactics to level up awareness for your local brand

32:44 Letting your voice lead the way in your overall marketing strategy

37:20 Where you can find Woman Owned Wallet

Listen to this week’s Local Marketing School conversation!

Other episodes you'll enjoy if you enjoyed Amanda's episode:

#6: Aligning Values & Leveraging Creativity in Partnerships | Catherine Baxter, Nettie

#8: Sourcing, Supply Chains, and Scaling from Scratch | Lucy Dana, One Trick Pony

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