Jan. 13, 2025

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Female Founder Series: Founder Tara Gilvar on Navigating Change and Inspiring Growth

Tara Gilvar, founder of Believe, Inspire, Grow (B.I.G), turned a single email into a global women’s network with chapters spanning the East Coast and Europe . After leaving her 25-year corporate career to focus on family, Tara redefined her purpose and built an organization that helps women rediscover their ambitions and create fulfilling personal and professional lives. In this episode, she shares her journey of reinvention, the challenges of balancing passion with business goals, and the lessons she’s learned as a female entrepreneur.

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