Women Entrepreneur Excellence Update Dec. 2025

http://www.womenentrepreneurmentoring.com
http://www.c2yhwi.org
http://www.womenmoveforward.info

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1. WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM H E R S U C C E S S S T O R Y S T A R T S H E R E E M P O W E R I N G W O M E N E N T R E P R E N E U R C O M M U N I T Y M E N T O R I N G . C O U R S E . C E R T I F I C A T I O N . HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3
2. VISION OF LEAVING A LEGACY - EMPOWERING SOUTH BEND Cindy Cohen, RN, BS BA, Founder of C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc.(501c3), envisions leaving a legacy that empowers women entrepreneurs in the South Bend community. Driven by her commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs, particularly those from low-income neighborhoods and domestic violence environments in 2018 Cindy established this initiative to mentor, support, and inspire. Her mission: To create a lasting impact by fostering a supportive environment where women can thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys. Meet Cindy Cohen RN. BS BA Founder, President C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc. “Award Winning”
3. WHY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURHSHIP MATTERS 🌍 Community Impact → Women reinvest up to 90% of earnings into families and communities. 📈 Untapped Potential → Closing the gender gap could add billions to the economy. Women Entrepreneurs Drive Growth, Innovation, and Community Impact HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3 💼 Economic Power → Women-owned businesses generate jobs, income, and local prosperity. 💡 Innovation & Diversity → Women bring fresh perspectives that fuel creativity and problem-solving.
4. 2020 US CENSUS 39% UNITIED STATES 37% WOMEN OWNED ACROSS INDIANA 12% ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 8% ELKHART COUNTY 70% OF WOMEN-LED BUSINESSES CLOSE ENTREPRENEUR.COM THE PROBLEMS FACING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS problem 1 problem 2 lack of role models & mentoring lack of resources & business support problem 3 lack of leadership skills & confidence problem identified 2017 C2 your health women’s inititative Inc. est. 2018 HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3 Together we can change these numbers!
5. problem 2 ➡ solutions limited support & resources problem 1 ➡ solutions lack of mentors / role models Direct access to experienced women entrepreneurs Connect to role models & expert mentors Ongoing per-to-peer mentorship Increase social network problem 3 ➡ solutions Confidence & Fear One-on-one guidance and encouragement. Safe space to celebrate wins, and overcome fear together. Inspire confidence by connecting with women who have overcome similar challenges. Leadership skills development to inspire conficence. Since of pride with formal recognition with graduation EXPERT MENTORING + STRUCTURE+ CERTIFICATION = SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS THE SOLUTION Women Entrepreneur Excellence Mentoring, Course & Certification Community Meetups Women’s Entrepreneur Summit Structured learning to build real business skills and credibility. Practical training plus resource- sharing in a supportive environment womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3
6. IMPROVED CONFIDENCE NEW RESOURCE CONNECTIONS 77% 89% improvement in personal growth & confidence New community connections, resources + women entrepreneurs 89% 77% 89% 87% NEW BUSINESS GROWTH 89% New customer acquistion + new business growth MET OVER ALL GOALS 87% Monthly business goals IT’S WORKING! PERFORMANCE CLASS OF 2025 - 3 QUARTER RD 9 OUT OF 10 Reported satisfied with overall business, customer and revenue HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3
7. ❤️"One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned from Cindy is something she said that I’ll never forget: “If your business isn’t created and worked on, someone who needs it will go without.” That message really resonated with me. There have been times when I doubted whether my business truly mattered, but Cindy reminded me that the work I do has purpose — and that by continuing to build and refine my business, I’m helping meet someone else’s need. - Tabitha Kirkpatric, Co-Owner, Cannon Cams Productions, Class of 2025 ❤️”The WEE Course and Summit was truly inspiring—more than an event, it was a movement fueled by collaboration, courage, and community. Together we proved what happens when women lead with heart and hustle, building futures, breaking barriers, and celebrating the unstoppable spirit of women entrepreneurs.” — Carol, Women’s Summit 2025 HERE’S WHAT THE CLASS OF 2025 ARE SAYING ❤️”The most significant breakthrough I've had working with the Women's Entrepreneur Mentoring Program is realizing just how much mental preparation is involved in running a business and how important it is to have your personal life in order so that your energy can be directed towards running the business. Recognizing that you don't have to be perfect--but you do have to know how to set boundaries and balance your work-life energy--in order to be successful.” - Kelli Stair, Founder, Owner, Synergy Life Design, Class of 2025 HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3
8. 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 MOU - City of Mishawaka Mishawaka Business Institute Mishawaka Business Needs Assessment McCloskey New Venture Competition (semifinalist) “Greatest Social Impact” Better World Books Grant ADD 1 PG Business Plan & Community PPT Meetups: Social & Workshops 2026 2027 Women Entrepreneur Summit Women Entrepreneur Hub Community Networking Women Mentoring Program 1st Source Bank Grant LAUNCH Women Entrepreneur Summit - online Women Entrepreneur Mentoring - online Pokagon Fund Grant New partnership - Pokagon Fund, Hear Our Tears - Domestic Violence Support (Ambassador Program) Launch MOU - City of South Bend Women Business / DV / Mental Health South Bend Needs Assessment COVID-19 MISHAWAKA BUSINESS New Partnerships: Northwest Bank, PNC Bank SB Financial Empowerment Center 1 Million Cups Launch COMMUNITY EXPANTION MILESTONES 2018 - 2027 MOVING FORWARD Application for International Mentoring Association Accreditation womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3
9. We need locally WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES to sponsor event space for our monthly meetups. We’re looking for 5 experienced women entrepreneurs to join our mentor team. . We’d love introductions to organizations that can provide resources for women-owned startups. YOU CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE Who do you know? HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3
10. THANK YOU F O R C O M I N G Phone: 574-213-2482 Email: CindyCohenRN@yahoo.com Facebook: C2YourHealthWomensInitiative Instagram: @CindyCohenRN HER SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE womenentrepreneurmentoring.com #C2YHWI C2YHWI.org (501(c)3) presentation! Ask for this Mentoring Course: womenmoveforward.info Website: C2YHWI.org Donate: supportherjourney.org Meet the class: womenentrepreneurmentoring.com