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Two women. Two generations. The real challenges women overcome to start and grow a business. Details coming soon. Sign up below to stay updated.
What does it really take to start and grow a business — at different stages of life? In this candid conversation, two women entrepreneurs — one under 30 and one over 65 — share their journeys of building and growing their businesses. From launching with limited resources to navigating risk, confidence, and change, they explore both the similarities and the differences across generations.
You'll gain real-world insight into:
Practical lessons you can apply to your own business journey.

Across generations - the real challenges of conflict, leadership, and succession in a family business.
Family businesses can be some of the most rewarding — and most challenging — ventures to run. When multiple generations are involved, business decisions are often intertwined with family dynamics. Differing perspectives, leadership styles, and expectations can create both opportunity and tension. In this candid discussion, we'll explore what it really takes to build, lead, and transition a family business across generations.
You'll gain real-world insight into:
Balancing family relationships with business responsibilities.
Starting a new business is exciting but navigating the paperwork is not. The Santa Barbara Business Start-up Guide can help: a place to start, clear steps to take, referrals to abundant easy-to-access resources. Good luck!
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