Contributors

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Whitney Hooper, MBA

Whitney founded Emboldened Entrepreneur with 15 years of experience identifying constraints, overhauling business operations, and exceeding expectations. 


Her greatest strength is seeing through chaos to pinpoint root issues, strategize innovative solutions, and bring order through practical solutions. She brings corporate and non-profit experience to her coaching and facilitation, allowing her to understand the unique complexities of each organization.


Whitney streamlined a C-suite franchise recruitment process, increasing results by 20% in six months. She helped plant a university campus and then ran the entire operation. She has also launched multiple successful organizations and groups.


After working in various industries and realizing that the common issues that plague companies and leaders are the same, she set out to help facilitate strategic conversations to create healthier, people-focused organizations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-hooper/

Guests

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Brad Parler

Brad Parler is the CMO and Co-Founder of Pixel Local, creators of Pixel Systems—a CRM and automation platform designed to help business owners reclaim their time and sanity. With 25 years of experience in broadcasting and digital content, Brad has helped clients ranging from mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 100 companies cut through the busywork, streamline operations, and actually enjoy their businesses again. He’s all about simple solutions that make a real difference for real people.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradparler/
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Nick Garofalo

Nick Garofalo is a CFP® candidate and the founder of Openhanded Wealth. He helps Christian business owners simplify their finances, align their money with their faith, and build lasting wealth—so they can give generously, grow their business with clarity, and leave a legacy that matters.

https://openhandedwealth.com/
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Penny Pereboom

Penny is a dynamic entrepreneur, coach, and advocate for turning dreams into reality. She empowers people to discover and connect their inner purpose and passion to outer goals and strategies to bring about extraordinary and sustainable results. 


Learn more about her coaching programs, speaking opportunities, and more at https://pennypereboomcoaching.com/

https://pennypereboomcoaching.com/
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Shaun Curry

Shaun Curry is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pixel Local. He’s spent his career building technology businesses, launching tech products, and developing creative media solutions for clients who want to stand out. Shaun’s passionate about helping business owners get back their time and create systems that actually support work-life balance. He’s known for a straightforward leadership style, big-picture thinking, and a knack for turning ideas into action.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-curry-1012a333a/
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Sophia Vega

A former teacher turned entrepreneur, partnering with service providers as their go-to SEO and Content Strategist, and Creative Implementer. 


With a passion for data and a love for creativity, Sophia has done the legwork to build scalable strategies that actually work using SEO and content marketing.

As a fellow scaling service provider, she knows firsthand the challenges you face—so when you work with her, you’re not just getting marketing support; you’re gaining a strategic partner dedicated to optimizing your online presence and creating a content ecosystem that nurtures, engages, and converts your audience.


Learn more about Sophia, her work, and free resources at https://sophiavegadigitalmarketing.com/

https://sophiavegadigitalmarketing.com/