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Erynn Petersen is moving fast, fixing things, and getting shit done! Throughout her career she has worn multiple hats as a successful serial technology entrepreneur and an angel investor.    Erynn is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience leading teams at top companies. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer […]

Do you network? Today we learn that networking takes practice. Rachel Rozen is known for turning “icky” networking into “sticky,” lasting relationships; she helps individuals and teams grow their “net worth” network.   Rachel Rozen, a former Chief Customer Officer, transformed her career by connecting with 300 individuals in a year, leading to the founding […]

  Johari Matthews embodies what it means to #beinfluential as an ambassador for transformation within Nashville and surrounding communities.   She is getting shit done in an intentional way with her lens and perspective of community and bringing them along in their transformational journey.   Vice President and Executive Director of ONE Community and the […]

  Brian Lofrumento believes that innovation, learning, community, and opportunities happen by getting shit done through entrepreneurship.   He’s the host of one of the top business podcasts in the world – the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, with over 1,000 episodes and counting.   He has recently founded Through Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit that makes entrepreneurship […]

  Sokhiba Mukhitdinova is a trailblazer, an advocate, mentoring and investing in female minority founders and investors around the world and helping them get shit done.   Sokhiba brings a wealth of experience in venture capital, having invested in mission-driven InsurTech and Climate-Tech startups globally.   Follow Sokhiba on LinkedIn >  

As usual, time waits for no one. I can barely believe that we’re nearing the end of the first quarter of 2025.  Consequently, I’ve been checking in on my progress with the goals I’ve set for myself. I set a goal to actively research and apply for opportunities to further my career this year. I’ve […]

R.C. and I are teaming up this month on our blog. We thought it would be fun to share with you the behind the scenes around our co-authored book GSD Factor Juniors.    R.C., what are your top three favorite things that you got to do with this project?   Illustrating the first ninja Recording […]

Hi, GSD Factor friends!  R.C. Farrish here!   This is the month. It’s my birthday! And my first book comes out and I’m so excited.   GSD Factor Juniors incorporates six stories that happened to me in elementary school.  I wanted to share my stories in hopes of helping others boost their confidence and encourage them […]

Introducing R.C. Farrish, GSD Factor Junior Hi, GSD Factor friends!  R.C. Farrish here!   This is the month. It’s my birthday! And my first book comes out and I’m so excited.   GSD Factor Juniors incorporates six stories that happened to me in elementary school.  I wanted to share my stories in hopes of helping others […]