There are countless Women in Business, be it here in Berks or across other parts of the United States, or even around the world. What’s more rare, but seemingly on a “growth spurt” of sorts, seems to be women entrepreneurs. What makes them want to be their own boss? It’s an individual choice, one unique to each owner. But here’s what motivates some…
Family. Being a mom is job number one for some women, but they also want to feel a sense of purpose outside that role alone. Being a business owner gives them that opportunity, as well as sets a schedule that allows for raising children, too.
Pride. Says one local businesswoman, “I was part of big business. Even though I was a supervisor, I was never really in charge. I had to follow someone else's vision and be rated on following their goals.
I wanted to be in control of my own life, do what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it. By starting my own business I can be creative and follow my own dreams. The best part is when a customer raves over my preserves or they say they have to purchase something I created. That kind of performance review is so rewarding.”
Meet this year’s Women in Business on the following pages and see what motivates them and what each brings to the Berks business community.
Robin Costenbader-Jacobson, CTACC
RC-J Consulting Associates
Emily Walker, Director of Special Events
Corey Nelson, Director of Project Services
Zylkia Rivera, Employment Services Manager
Goodwill
Beth Gallen Mastromarino,CFP®, President
Paula L. Christian,CFP®, Director of Financial Planning
Van Reed Wealth Management
Julie Kemp, Angela Frantz, Sharon Kimpland, Nancy Magee, Tricia Salvatore Ludgate, Terri Terenchin
Financial Planning Advisors
Amy Hendrix, CRNP
Reading Dermatology Associates
Alyce Versagli, RN/Medical
owner Aesthetician Skin Care By Alyce
Lisa Tiger
Century 21 Gold
Sara Richter Cosentino
3 o'clock snacks
Mindy Brudereck & Bre Myers
Berks Hearing Professionals
Chris Kimmel
Owner of Five & Divine
Linda Bell
The Culinary Classroom
Susan Levan
Petals on Penn
Rose Rossello
Graphic Designer / Photographer
Rossello Creative / Rossello Photography
Chiara Sockel Renninger, CFP®
Wealth Strategic Partner
Herbein Wealth Management
Alison Klein Sherman
4th Generation Management
Klein Transportation
Phoebe Canakis
Phoebe's Pure Food
