Womenโ€™s business coach, networking, and podcast

Raquel Carter and Michelle Smock record an episode of Small Business Bestie Podcast, "celebrating your wins" in front of a live audience
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Community * Coaching * Conversation

Welcome to Small Business Bestie, where weโ€™re celebrating the unstoppable spirit of women entrepreneurs in Central Kentucky and beyond! ๐ŸŒŸ

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out on your entrepreneurial adventure, Small Business Bestie is your go-to destination for community, conversations, and coaching.

So, what are we waiting for?!? Letโ€™s learn together, laugh together, and go capture our dreams, together!!!

๐Ÿ’–Become a Bestie ๐Ÿ’–

๐ŸŒŸ Community

  • FREE facebook group with 800+ members

    • Engaging group where you can ask questions, collaborate, and celebrate your wins

    • Shout out on the Small Business Bestie Podcast when you join!

  • Bestie Meetups

    • Coffee Date: monthly coffee meetup for casual networking

    • Cocktail Hour: monthly happy hour meetup for casual networking

    • Lunch and Learn: occasional lunch hour meetup for casual networking with a component of education while you chow down

๐ŸŒŸ Coaching

  • 1:1 Coaching with Michelle Smock

    • 3-month quarterly sprint cycles

    • Get clear on your vision, mission, and values

    • Set goals, track progress, and breakthrough roadblocks

  • Office Hours with Michelle Smock

    • Help registering your business or setting up the processes

    • Strategic Decisions based on financial projections

    • Brainstorming โ€œoutside the boxโ€ ideas for marketing or other solutions

๐ŸŒŸ Conversations

  • Bestie Boardrooms

    • Curated mastermind groups of women entrepreneurs

    • Accountability, insight, and inspiration to reach your goals and celebrate your success

    • Virtual bi-monthly meetings and optional in person meet ups.

    • Accepting applications for Bestie Boardroom participants

๐ŸŒŸ Become a Bestie Member!

โ€œBestieโ€ Membership Coming Soon

  • Exclusive online tools: Business Launch Tool, Business Plan Tool, Business Goal Tracker

  • Round Table Discussions hosted weekly (virtual)

  • Listing in the Small Business Bestie Directory

Business Coach Michelle Smock smiles warmly at the camera wearing a bright yellow tee shirt that says "be kind"
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How did a food tour in Montreal spark a thriving business in Lexington, Kentucky? Hear from Erin Goins, the founder of Bites of the Bluegrass, as she shares her journey from a hopeful teacher to the creator of Lexington’s most engaging food and
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Interested in sponsoring Small Business Bestie podcast?

โœ… Targeted Audience: Our listeners are primarily women entrepreneurs in Central KY, making it an ideal opportunity for local businesses looking to connect with this market.


โœ… Multi-Platform Exposure: Sponsorship includes a 90-second ad read in an episode plus two social media shoutouts to an engaged community of 2,000+ followers.


โœ… Authentic Endorsement: Your business will be featured in a way that feels like a trusted recommendation rather than just an ad.