


Columbia- Women in Business
Jessie Kwatamdia – The Growth Coach of Columbia We had the pleasure of getting to know Jessie and finding out about her passion to help business owners and leaders realize their dreams. Q: How long has The Growth Coach of Columbia been in business?... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: Put Your Spurs On
By Teresa Snow, MU Health Care, Women’s Network Chair Picture this: I’m sitting on my horse trying to get her to go and flapping my legs at her sides. My heels don’t have enough strength to make much of an impression, especially when the horse refuses to go over... Read Story
Member Profile: Jayme Prenger
Current job or job title: Business Banking Employer: Central Bank of Boone County, a Division of The Central Trust Bank Hometown: Farmington, MO First job: I worked for Movie Gallery in High School, but my first “big girl” job was working for the Girl Scouts... Read Story
Member Profile: Shana Trager
Current job or job title: General Manager of Pressed. Hometown: Chillicothe, MO First job: Assistant Gymnastics Coach at the age of 15 1/2 College/degree(s): Mizzou, B.S. in Hospitality Management, emphasis Conference & Events, Minor in Business What led you to... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: Rethinking Stress
By Teresa Snow, MU Health Care, Women’s Network Chair I feel like an expert on stress! I’m a married mother of four young adults with a fulltime job and an aging parent. Any working woman probably has a similar list of potential stressors. I had years when I... Read Story
Chair’s Corner: Four Benefits to Greater Engagement
By Teresa Snow, MU Health Care, Women’s Network Chair Thank you for taking the time to read this message. If your only engagement with the Women’s Network is two to three minutes reading this blog, I want to take this opportunity to explain why giving one to two... Read Story
Member Profile: Theresa Critchfield
Current job or job title: Commercial Lines Underwriter Employer: Columbia Insurance Group Hometown: Sedalia, MO First job: Kentucky Fried Chicken Awards/Professional Recognitions: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), a professional designation in... Read Story
Book Review: Believe It: How to Go From Underestimated to Unstoppable
Recommended by: Leigh Kottwitz, City of Columbia Jamie Kern Lima shares her incredible life story in “Believe It.” Jamie started IT Cosmetics from her living room and spent years struggling to launch her business until an appearance on QVC. ... Read Story