80. Embracing Vulnerability, Creating Community, & Building a Women’s Empowerment Non-Profit with Ambee Stephens

Jan 31

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Ambee Stephens is the Founder and CEO of EmpowHERment, a women's community center committed to helping women rise through support services, support groups, and empowerment workshops. Stephens is passionate about the mission of EmpowHERment, "Wanting to be empowered and around like-minded women is reason enough." Stephens hopes to build a relationship with women that will serve as raw, long-lasting relationships with transparency and resilience at the core. Stephens holds two bachelor's degrees in community leadership and paralegal studies. She holds a Masters of Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida (UCF). She also has recently obtained her fundraising certificate from UCF. Stephens is currently attending UCF to obtain her Ph.D. in Sociology, with which she hopes to educate women on starting a nonprofit while maintaining work/life balance. In 2020, during a worldwide pandemic, Stephens managed to open a community center committed to helping women in Tampa Bay. Stephens states, "I want to help people with intention. I am proud to give back to my community through my labor of love."

Human Design Info: 5/1 Manifesting-Generator with Sacral Authority

Astrology Info: Aquarius Sun, Pisces Moon, Taurus Rising

Highlights from this conversation:

How the death of Ambee's father forever changed her life path and catalyzed her pouring her heart into starting her non-profit
The power of vulnerability & opening up about your challenges to other women
Supporting yourself during loss, grief, and processing challenging emotions
Establishing self care & healthy boundaries as women
Navigating friendship changes & creating supportive community as a female entrepreneur

Ambee's Website: www.impactthroughpurpose.com

EmpowHERment Website: www.empowherment.org

Follow EmpowHERment on Instagram: @_empowherment

Donate to EmpowHERment Community Center this February 2022: Donate here!

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Tampa Bay Residents -

Join in for my holistic healing workshops on EmpowHERment: www.empowherment.org/events

Join us for our upcoming community event at EmpowHERment: Empower Your Mental Health

Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating

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