Women’s Entrepreneurship Day celebrates the power of women who transform ideas into businesses that make a lasting impact, strengthening both their families and their communities. With guidance from FINSYNC CO.STARTERS and simple tools in the Business Platform, many find the clarity and connections that help them grow at their own pace.
The stories of these five women show how clarity, courage, and community can turn ideas into impact.
Tami Levin – Helping Others Find Their Path Forward
After years in the corporate world, Tami Levin wanted her work to feel more personal, so she joined FINSYNC CO.STARTERS and turned her coaching practice into a real business. She helps people navigate transitions, such as career changes or new ventures, and provides tools to find clarity and purpose. “CO.STARTERS helped me take my ideas out of my head and put them into a real plan,” she said. Today, her practice empowers professionals seeking a better balance between work and life, and her impact extends far beyond her direct clients.
Kristin VanCuren Koester – Calico Charlie’s Candy & More
In a small Ohio town, Kristin VanCuren Koester, with the help of her husband Matt, transformed a simple childhood love of candy into Calico Charlie’s Candy & More, a charming shop known for nostalgic treats and local favorites. Through her FINSYNC CO.STARTERS program, she learned how to price products, handle inventory, and map out everyday operations. “CO.STARTERS helped me take my ideas and make them real,” she said. Her shop is now a lively part of the community, bringing families together and collaborating with other small businesses to create a welcoming, joyful space.
Kimberlee Richards – The Flourishing Agency
Kimberlee Richards, owner of the Flourishing Agency, helps founders and organizations communicate clearly and grow with intention. FINSYNC CO.STARTERS pushed her to refine her services, validate pricing, and design a sales process that fit her strengths. She uses The FINSYNC Business Platform to keep her finances organized in one place, which helps her plan budgets, hire contractors, and manage campaigns with confidence. Her agency continues to grow through strong relationships and clear storytelling that helps clients reach the people they serve.
Thrive Community Partners – Sarah Stephens Krupp and Renee Smith
Sarah Stephens Krupp and Renee Smith created Thrive Community Partners to help small businesses gain access to training, support, and strong local networks. Their work brings together chambers, city leaders, lenders, and founders to support entrepreneurs from early ideas to long-term growth. FINSYNC CO.STARTERS gave them a people-first framework for program design, and helps them manage the financial side of their operations. When communities need to guide founders toward funding, they use Funding Navigator to connect entrepreneurs with the right relationship bankers. The result is a healthier local economy with more businesses opening and growing.
The Common Thread: Connection and Confidence
Each story looks a little different, but the themes are familiar. Clarity helps owners turn their ideas into real steps. Community support and consistent efforts turn small wins into lasting change. Tami helps people find direction. Kimberlee helps leaders share their stories. Sarah and Renee strengthen entire local networks. Kristin brings people together through creativity and hometown pride.
When business owners understand their numbers, stay organized, and have people in their corner, they make better decisions, and their impact spreads through the community.
Celebrating Women Who Build
On Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we celebrate women who turn ideas into meaningful impact. The work is not easy, but it changes lives. FINSYNC is proud to support entrepreneurs like Tami, Kristin, Kimberly, Sarah and Renee, women proving every day that when ideas are nurtured with the right support, they do not just grow businesses. They build stronger communities.