Find out how you can develop the determination necessary to pursue entrepreneurship. In this episode of Life Unedited: Working Women, Alisa McCabe interviews accomplished public speaker, Tara Gilvar who bring her B.I.G. message to women throughout the country.

A natural-born connector, Tara Gilvar spent the early part of her career, after graduating from Boston College as a political science major, working in Boston politics and building national consumer brands at a national advertising agency.  Like many women, Tara left the workforce to raise her children.  After seeing a bumper sticker on a teacher’s car that read “Remember Who You Wanted to Be,” her life changed.  She knew she had to act.  An accomplished speaker, Tara enjoys bringing her passionate empowerment message to live audiences and on popular women’s podcasts and webinars.

Tara helps women to take a stand and be brave, even if it means risking their lives. She adds that his bravery is something that needs to be spread to the next generation, and by example, women can help break the cycle of sexism and gender inequality.

[00:01 – 11:26] Tara Gilver: The Accidental Entrepreneur

• Tara shares a story about how she became an entrepreneur
• Losing your sense of self and you stop being who you are
• Tara’s grassroots helped her start her support groups
• Where B.I.G. found its mission

[11:27  – 16:07] How B.I.G. Changed its Perspective on Women in the Workplace

• Tara says that women need to understand their money
• A financial course is a pathway to all your smart decisions
• Making money affects how you make your decisions
• Tara introduces her webiste, B.I.G. website
• • COVID was a blessing that allowed her to reach international women
• How B.I.G. changed its perspective on women in the workplace due to technology

[16:08  – 26:11] Strong Women Leaders Shaped My Path

• Tara talks about how she was in corporate America and how it is difficult for women to pursue entrepreneurship
• Tara credit strong women in her life with helping her to figure out how to be successful in entrepreneurship
• She believes more women are starting businesses during the pandemic and corporations are changing their attitudes towards work-life balance

[26:12 – 29:11] How To Connect with Tara

• Visit Tara’s website