How can overcoming entrepreneur isolation and fostering authentic social connections lead to greater well-being and success? Today’s guest shares tips on building a thriving support network that fuels both your professional and personal journey.
Meet Melissa Wesner, licensed clinical professional counselor and founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services, a group counseling practice in Maryland. As a Brainspotting Consultant, she helps entrepreneurs overcome business challenges and feel more connected. In this episode, Melissa dives into her journey as a therapist and entrepreneur, highlighting the distinct paths of therapy and business. She stresses the importance of social connections for entrepreneurs’ well-being and emphasizes authentic networking through engaging activities like online office hours, team-building cruises, and even goat yoga!
To learn more about Melissa, her work, and her journey, tune into her podcast!

About Your Host

DCA Virtual Business Support President, Denise Cagan, has been working with small businesses for over 20 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations such as Business Leaders of Charlotte (BLOC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners Charlotte (NAWBO). Denise is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys speaking to business groups about social media for small businesses and motivating remote and work-from-home (WFH) teams. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University. With extensive experience in outsourcing solutions that provide administrative, creative, marketing, and website support, she is able to help other small businesses grow and thrive.

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