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Dec 26
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We Power Food: Supporting Female Entrepr...

North Carolina Food & Beverage
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Max Trujillo interviews Ariana Nester and Sue Ellsworth about the We Power Food nonprofit organization and their upcoming event on January 26. The episode discusses the mission of We Power Food to empower women in the food and beverage industry by providing resources, tools, and a supportive community. Key discussions include the challenges women face in the industry, the importance of networking and mentorship, the launch of a new pitch competition to distribute $25,000 in funding, and the specifics of their upcoming conference. The participants also touch on personal anecdotes and the evolving role of women in business.

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