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Amber Briggle shares her inspiring journey from hands-on massage therapist to CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, a business that has grown to two locations grossing over a million dollars annually with plans to franchise nationwide.

Amber Briggle (she/her) is the founder and CEO of Soma Massage Therapy, which was recently voted Best Pain Management 2023 & 2024, and Best Massage Center in Denton for the last 11 consecutive years.

Amber grew her business literally with her bare hands, starting in a spare bedroom of her home to now operating a downtown business and a growing franchise brand that employs nearly 30 people. During covid, her business was ordered to shut down entirely, and nearly closed permanently. Excess pressures put on the female workforce during the pandemic amplified the challenges of being a woman-owned business that employs primarily women in a woman-dominated industry! Today, Soma is located in a beautifully renovated downtown building and rebounded stronger than ever, with 2 locations, a gross annual revenue of over $1 million, and plans to franchise coast-to-coast.

Amber has been published in numerous trade-specific publications and featured on dozens of podcasts because of her unique and successful business model. She is currently offering Soma Massage Therapy franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in the wellness industry, so that this successful business approach can be duplicated across the country, bringing high paying jobs and healing touch to thousands of people while transforming the massage industry as a whole.

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You can also find out more about Soma Massage Therapy on their website.

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Denise Bedell shares her journey pivoting from media to entrepreneurship as the founder of Content Innovo, helping businesses share their content and tell stories worldwide.

Denise is an EPPY-nominated journalist and editor, who has been telling the stories of global companies and public institutions for 20+ years. She is a regular speaker at industry events and a global consultant on content marketing strategy and intentional content development. She was previously the executive editor of Global Finance magazine and is the author of Successful Exit Strategies For The Insurance Industry—a seminal guide for insurers and reinsurers.

You can find out more about Content Innovo on their website.

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Ania Aliev shares her journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition, transforming Life Support Systems from a paper-based business into a digital operation with growth potential. Her story demonstrates the importance of careful change management and maintaining mission-critical services while modernizing operations.

Ania, a Trinity College graduate, began her career in Institutional Equities on Wall Street before delving into entrepreneurship. While pursuing her MBA at The Tuck School of Business, she discovered the search fund model, leading her to launch her own fund in July 2023. After a 7-month search, Ania acquired Life Support Systems, a Boston-based company specializing in emergency preparedness. Their offerings include AED service, emergency oxygen service, first aid supplies, CPR/AED training, Active Shooter training, and Mental Health training, ensuring organizational safety and readiness.

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