1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In This Episode What does it take to build an organization that empowers women entrepreneurs across generations and around the world? For many women business owners, access to education, mentorship, recognition, and meaningful professional connections can make a significant difference in their entrepreneurial journeys. Yet these opportunities are not always readily available, particularly for young women and entrepreneurs in underserved communities. Creating lasting change requires more than recognizing success. It requires building programs and support networks that help women develop the knowledge, confidence, and relationships needed to pursue their goals. Monica Smiley has spent more than two decades creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs through Enterprising Women magazine and the Enterprising Women Foundation. What began as a publication dedicated to sharing the stories of successful women business owners has expanded into an international network of recognition, education, and mentorship programs. Monica explains how the Young Enterprising Women program introduces high school students to financial literacy, STEM careers, and successful women leaders, while Peace Through Business provides established entrepreneurs with practical business training and mentorship. She also shares how these initiatives continue to evolve through strategic partnerships, volunteer involvement, and a commitment to helping women create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit is joined by Monica Smiley, Publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women and President and Founder of the Enterprising Women Foundation, to discuss the power of mentorship, entrepreneurship education, and purpose-driven leadership. Monica shares how she launched Enterprising Women, developed its annual awards program, and expanded the organization's impact through educational initiatives serving women around the world. Adi brings her perspective as an Enterprising Women of the Year award recipient, advisory board member, and Entrepreneurs of Purpose participant, highlighting the value of meaningful connections and community involvement. Together, they explore how structured educational programs, strong partnerships, and supportive networks help women entrepreneurs build businesses, develop leadership capabilities, and create lasting legacies. &amp;nbsp; Systems Simplified http://systemssimplifiedpodcast.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43722944/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/43722944