share about your business and learn about others'
Connect with other entrepreneurs in the Carolinas
Providing a meaningful space for dynamic & mission-minded entrepreneurs to build positive connections, cultivate growth, and flourish in the community.
a networking group based on genuine connection & community building
We are here to dig deep, plant purposeful seeds, create a firm foundation, and cultivate growth in order to thrive personally and challenge one another to elevate our business goals and create true sustainability.
growth
We are creating a family-like networking group that is there for one another in life and business. By doing so, we get to spread a ripple in the community to be change agents and make an impact with consumers and with Carolina based organizations.
community
We believe in authenticity, genuine connections, and positive relationships both in the group and in the world. We believe in showing up exactly as you are and being free to be yourself.
trust
Our core values
Welcome to a group that is fun, energy boosting, and facilitates opportunities for you to thrive in your passion work. With strong systems in place we work to get your name out there, provide resources surrounding business building tools, and get you connected with consumers and the community.
We know finding other entrepreneurs with the same values as you is tough...
our raving reviews
Don't just take our word for it
Jeremy P.
I cannot say enough good things about the team at OP. Their unique approaching to training and nutrition is exactly what I needed without knowing I needed it. They are serious professionals. I tell everyone I meet about how they need to go to Optimal Performance, no matter what their skill level or goals are.
Jordan C.
I've been struggling to find a networking group that actually valued connection, rather than solely referrals for several years now. I'm so thankful that I was invited to join Cultivating Connections because it is exactly that. The community I've become part of empowers, supports, and pours into both me and my business.
Sara. s
I am so grateful that I found Cultivating Connections. I love running my own business, but it's also been very lonely at times. When I began considering networking groups I was hopeful to find a group to connect with - not just for referrals, but to learn from and grow with. Cultivating Connections has been that and so much more. I've truly enjoyed meeting every member and learning about their business and feel that is true on the reverse. Everyone legitimately cares - whether it's brainstorming ideas for growth, commiserating about similar challenges, cheering each other on, or considering who could possibly benefit from each other's services, products. or collaboration.
Jayme Diehl
Jordan Chan
Crystal Myers
Kiswuana Green
Katie Henriques
Katie Henriques
co-founder, chief coordinator
Katie owns Nourish Your Life, which provides individual sensory & feeding coaching sessions for parents and group workshops for parents, teachers, and therapists. She has continuing education in Yoga & Mindfulness for adults, children, and disabled and/or neurodivergent populations as well in areas of as feeding, sensory integration, ADHD, and infant massage. Katie's mission is to help everyone feel seen, heard, understood, and live in a state of joy. She loves connecting people which is what inspired her to create Cultivating Connections.
Kiswuana Green
co-founder, membership management
I am a licensed realtor in North and South Carolina. Prior to starting real estate, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication at Winthrop University, attended Fortune Academy, and was a successful marketing analyst at a software company. I take pride in my accomplishments including membership with the South Carolina Association of Realtors and certification as a Military Residential Specialist.
Crystal Myers
membership management
Crystal founded Meaningful Movement in 2020 to provide physical therapy to those in pain or experiencing dizziness as well as proactive and performance based care to teens and adults of all ages. A core value of Meaningful Movement is community which is what drew Crystal to Cultivating Connections which emulates the mindset of abundance - collaborating instead of competing, supporting our community on a micro level and at large, and moving beyond business to overall betterment.
Jordan Chan
design & event management
Jordan is a brand & website designer who helps female founders elevate their business with strategic design and rave-worthy client experiences. Her designs are data-driven and dripping with personality (she designed this site!), so her clients can chase their biggest business dreams without worrying about their visual identity. She joined as the head of event planning for Cultivating Connections because she is passionate about bringing like-minded entrepreneurs together.
Jayme Diehl
social media management
Jayme is the owner of Smart Diehl Academy in Mint Hill, NC. They provide educational services to students Pre-K through 9th grade with unmatched academics. Taking lessons at the academy will result in your child achieving their academic goals. As far as Jayme is concerned, that is the minimum. Most importantly, their mission is to inspire a genuine and undeniable love of learning in their students! Jayme is thrilled to join Cultivating Connections as Social Media Manager.
Meet the trusted leaders of Cultivating Connections
Leadership
- Website listing and option for guest blog post
- Member-only special events
- Set-up at Trunk-or-Treat
- Cultivating Connections Christmas party
- Collaboration Cluster with your community - bi-monthly
- Workshops with guest speakers
- Monthly Social media feature
Member Benefits
- Monthly virtual meeting
- Bimonthly (or quarterly) in-person social event
- September social
- Pay for participating in workshops
- Book club *quarterly starting in 2024
Everyone is Welcome Events
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