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Women’s Business Fact Sheet

By Kathy Korman Frey Updated May 2, 2016 Below is a list of facts I find most interesting for women in business. Enjoy, and subscribe to this blog for frequent updates. As of April 15, 2015 there are 23 female CEOs in the Fortune 500, 46 in the 1000, for a total of 4.6% in both the 500 and 1000. This is static from 2014,  from 2013, and up from 18 (3.6%)… Read More »Women’s Business Fact Sheet

From Voice-over Artist to “Kindie” Rock Star: Ashley Albert’s Case

“She blurted out “Ashley Albert has a kids band” and then called me 10 minutes later, hunkered in the corner of her office, saying “Oh my gosh, I don’t even know why I said it- how soon can you put a band together?'”

Student reaction: “The reason Ms. Albert’s case is so inspiring to me is because she doesn’t sugarcoat the truth.”

From the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series: Ashley Albert’s case, “From Dream Job to Dream Job in 1000 Easy Steps

Case themes include: family, confidence, start-up, music , individuality, dreams, change, and balance.

Student contributor: Hot Mommas Project intern and GW graduate Rachel Roizen.

The Hot Mommas Project Learning Series showcases a female role model’s story selected by a student. Role models are tied to women’s success. Read, listen, and learn. More about the Hot Mommas Project here and here. Want to be a featured student? Contact us on Facebook or Twitter.

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Single Mom and College Dropout Founds Multimillion-Dollar Company: Brenda Rhodes’ Case

Welcome to the Hot Mommas Project Learning Series where we showcase a Hot Mommas Project case selected by a student team member or guest.  The series is targeted toward educators and leadership groups seeking authentic role models in addition to business/career lessons.  A complementary podcast accompanies each blog post.  Episodes feature interviews with Hot Mommas Project founder Kathy Korman Frey and student contributors.

Student contributor: Rachel Roizen, a GW student and Hot Mommas Project team member.

Featured case: Brenda Rhodes’ “CEO – Actress – Producer – Mom and Lover!
In her case Rhodes elaborates on her several attempts at entrepreneurialism and how she came to run a $300 million business.  She also discusses her background and her involvement in acting and producing.

logo-quadrant-w-circles Brenda Rhodes was the 1st Runner Up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Global Case Competition!

Case themes include: scaling a company, finding your talents, family business, addiction, overcoming challenge, relationships, self confidence.

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