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“It's magical to be of service.”   In this incredibly motivating episode of Entreprenista, we're joined by Sharon Price John, the transformative CEO and President of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Under Sharon's visionary leadership, this iconic brand has undergone a remarkable transformation, redefining the retail experience for millions. Her journey, a blend of creativity and strategic insight, has reshaped Build-A-Bear into a dynamic player in the retail industry. Sharon's career is a roadmap of success through resilience and curiosity, starting with her unique fusion of art and psychology in advertising, leading to her major role in brand management and marketing. At Build-A-Bear, she has not just led the company but reinvented it, implementing innovative retail marketing strategies that resonate deeply with children and parents. Tune in as we explore her approach to understanding customer psychology and delivering immersive retail experiences that evolve as we evolve. We also discuss topics from her book “Stories and Heart”, how she channels her passion for personal development through mentorship, and so much more. We talked about:    Building a value system  Sharon's career path and the journey to Build-A-Bear  The tipping point for most entrepreneurs before ultimately investing in themselves  Learning and moving forward from failure  Preserving the culture and spirit of Build-A-Bear  Changing the business model and not upending the culture of the company  Change management  Effectively marketing to both parents and kids        Connect with Sharon Price John  Sharon on Linkedin  Stories and Heart: Unlock the Power of Personal Stories to Create a Life You Love  Build-A-Bear Workshop Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!   Are you ready to make meaningful business connections that lead to real business results?  Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate and support you every step of the way.  Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!   Become An Entreprenista!  Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. . If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.  Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlay  Be sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.

Sharon Harvey Davis is the VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer for Ameren. In her role, she is responsible for leading all DEI strategic efforts, including diversity training, employee resource groups, diversity communications, and the executive diversity council. Under Sharon's leadership Amarin has been ranked as one of the nation's top utilities by diversity, Inc for 12 consecutive years. Throughout her 19 years of experience with Ameren, Sharon has seen many changes within the diversity space. She shares some of the developments and progressions that have taken place, both within Ameren and with diversity work overall. We discuss some challenges she has faced, and some of the coming trends for DEI work as well. To connect with Sharon, you can find her on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-harvey-davis-76234a5 Topics In This Episode The responsibility of DEI to both recruit new people, and also ensuring a sense of belonging and engagement within the organization How Ameren fosters equitability among team members The impact that external events have within a company or organization DEI's role in corporate strategy Building networks and credibility within an organization in order to create influence The difference in expectations that millennials have on their employers, how that differs from previous generations, and what companies should do to ensure retention and engagement Analytics are key in order to create strategic programs ConnectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-harvey-davis-76234a5 Other Conversations We've Enjoyed Creating an Environment of Authenticity and Inclusivity in the Workplace DEI Is Not “One Size Fits All” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon Chamberlain has served as the Chief Executive Officer at Northern Nevada HOPES since August 2011. Under Sharon's leadership, HOPES has undergone a tremendous expansion, from a small HIV service organization serving 600 patients, to a growing community health center that serves over 10,000 men, women, and children in Northern Nevada. Sharon oversaw the construction and opening of HOPES' new 38,000 sq. ft. integrated care facility – The Stacie Mathewson Community Wellness Center – which opened in 2016. Since then, HOPES has expanded its services to include pediatric primary care, x-ray and diagnostics, legal services, financial empowerment coaching, as well as having greatly expanded behavioral health, adult primary care, transportation, and medication delivery services. Prior to serving as CEO of HOPES, Sharon spent the past 20 years serving the HIV/AIDS community. In Santa Monica, California, she spent five years as Executive Director of Common Ground, during which time she was appointed County Commissioner on HIV by the L.A. Board of Supervisors. Before her time in Southern California, Sharon served as Assistant Executive Director for over five years at the HIV Alliance in Eugene, Oregon. Her professional focus on HIV prevention and care services in Oregon resulted in the establishment of the largest needle exchange in the state, the creation of a dental clinic for low income HIV-positive people, and the implementation of rapid testing in non-clinical settings. About HOPES Northern Nevada HOPES is a nonprofit community health center located in downtown Reno, Nevada. HOPES provides integrated medical and wellness services, with a focus on lowering barriers to care for underserved communities. Services offered include adult and pediatric primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health counseling, substance use counseling, case management, nutrition, pharmacy, transportation, and community outreach and education. HOPES' welcoming and innovative one-stop-shop healthcare model improves access to care for thousands of individuals and families in in northern Nevada.

Sharon Gregory has been striving to make a difference in her community through revitalisation of Noongar language for the last 16 years. Noongar is the local First Language in the south west region of Western Australia, including Perth and Fremantle. She is a Department of Education-trained Indigenous Language teacher. She started her Noongar teaching career at local Primary Schools. Since leaving the Department of Education, Sharon has developed a solid career in Noongar community services, utilising Noongar language and cultural knowledge as a tool for healing. In her spare time, she has also led a Fremantle-based language learning group Waalyalap Waangkaniny for the last eight years. Under Sharon’s guidance, the group aims to share Noongar language and advocate for wider recognition of Indigenous languages. Sharon also runs weekly Noongar classes at the Meeting Place in Freo and has taught at the Fremantle Noongar Cultural Centre and for the City of Cockburn, as well as authoring a Noongar Language dictionary, overseeing Noongar songwriting and undertaking translation for community projects. I really enjoyed speaking to Sharon about her work and hopes for the future in this International Year of Indigenous Languages. To purchase her Noongar Language Dictionary you can email Sharon directly at shazzas09@live.com.au To attend a Noongar Language Class check out the schedule here: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/arts-culture/walyalup-program

Sharon Content is the Founder and President of Children of Promise NYC, a community-based organization in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, with a mission to embrace the children of incarcerated parents and empower them to break the cycle of intergenerational involvement in the criminal justice system. Sharon successfully developed a unique and innovative program - the only one of its kind in New York City that now serves 350 children and families per year. Under Sharon’s leadership, Children of Promise NYC has evolved from a small community-based organization to a growing sustainable non-profit that has served more than 1,000 children and families impacted by incarceration.  She and the organization have been publicly recognized and honored for its exemplary work. Sharon was the recipient of the prestigious Hidden Heroes Award from the Andrew Goodman Foundation, a New York Post Liberty Medal for Leadership, and the Brooklyn Foundation’s Do Gooder Award. Children of Promise NYC, was selected as "Agency of the Year" by the New Jersey Nets and was recently featured in a number of media outlets including, The New Yorker Presents, MSNBC, the New York Daily News, CNN World, ABC’s Secret Millionaire, BBC and several others. Visit www.cpnyc.org. Visit www.AmericaMeditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple.

Sharon Pinkenson has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office https://film.org/ (GPFO) for 25 years during the terms of four mayors and six governors. Sharon has been responsible for all aspects of the office since 1992. Under Sharon’s leadership, the GPFO has been responsible for $4 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, as it attracts film and TV productions to the region. Films & TV Credentials include: Trading Places, Philadelphia, Boy Meets World, Silver Linings Playbook, Sixth Sense, Pretty Little Liars, National Treasure, Split. In this episode, Sharon shares her story from making her own clothes to becoming a costume designer and dressing a chimp to rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. CONNECT WITH SHARON Email Sharon Website Sharon on Twitter on Twitter Sharon on Facebook Sharon on Linkedin (make sure to introduce yourself) Sharon on Instagram CONNECT WITH nine dots Email Geoffrey Website nine dots on Twitter nine dots on Instagram nine dots on LinkedIn nine dots on Facebook

Sharon Pinkenson has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office https://film.org/ (GPFO) for 25 years during the terms of four mayors and six governors. Sharon has been responsible for all aspects of the office since 1992.   Under Sharon’s leadership, the GPFO has been responsible for $4 billion of economic impact to the southeastern Pennsylvania region, as it attracts film and TV productions to the region.   Films & TV Credentials include: Trading Places, Philadelphia, Boy Meets World, Silver Linings Playbook, Sixth Sense, Pretty Little Liars, National Treasure, Split.   In this episode, Sharon shares her story from making her own clothes to becoming a costume designer and dressing a chimp to rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars. CONNECT WITH SHARON Email Sharon Website Sharon on Twitter on Twitter Sharon on Facebook Sharon on Linkedin (make sure to introduce yourself) Sharon on Instagram   CONNECT WITH nine dots Email Geoffrey Website nine dots on Twitter nine dots on Instagram nine dots on LinkedIn nine dots on Facebook