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Collective Agency Launches Virtual 'Empowered Business Practice' Series to Support Small Business Owners

Manchester, NH —— Collective Agency, a newly established LLP founded by Chandra Reber and Tricia Santamaria Utley, is excited to announce the launch of their inaugural program, "Empowered Business Practice" in collaboration with Anena Hansen of AHA Agency. This unique virtual series is designed to assist aspiring and existing women small business owners, particularly those facing challenges with executive function or experiencing feelings of being "stuck" in their entrepreneurial journey.

Program Details:

• Start Date: April 8, 2025

• Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

• Frequency: Second Tuesday of every month

• Format: Virtual meetings

• Registration: Pre-registration is required. Sign up here.

• Contact: For more information, reach out via email at email@example.com.

Program Structure:

1. First Hour – Mindfulness and Somatic Techniques: Participants will receive education on the nervous system and engage in mindfulness and somatic practices to alleviate stress and enhance focus. This segment focuses on the ways we can get stuck in our business and how to free ourselves. 

2. Second Hour – Dedicated Body Doubling Work Time: Leveraging the concept of body doubling, participants will work alongside peers in a supportive virtual environment. This approach fosters accountability and motivation, allowing attendees to seek real-time support and workshop ideas with the community.
   
   

About Collective Agency:

Collective Agency LLP was founded by Chandra Reber and Tricia Santamaria Utley, esteemed leaders in inclusive women-centered business practices, after serving at the NH Women’s Business Center for over five years. As the landscape shifted, they recognized the ongoing need for resources tailored to woman-owned startups and early-stage businesses, and a desire across small business resources for greater collaboration. Collective Agency strengthens New Hampshire’s small business ecosystem by providing trauma-informed, community-driven support to women entrepreneurs and small business resource organizations alike. With a mission-driven approach, they work to ensure historically underserved entrepreneurs have equitable access to the resources, networks, and funding needed to build sustainable businesses, fostering generational wealth and economic stability..

Collaboration with AHA Agency:

The "Empowered Business Practice" series is a collaboration between Collective Agency and Anena Hansen of AHA Agency. With ten years of experience working with female entrepreneurs, Anena, who will host the sessions, brings expertise in addressing the interplay between stress, trauma, and business challenges, offering valuable insights and techniques to help entrepreneurs overcome obstacles.

Benefits of the Program:

Entrepreneurs often face challenges related to focus, motivation, and task completion, especially those with executive function difficulties. Incorporating body doubling—a practice where individuals work alongside others to enhance productivity—has been shown to be beneficial. According to a CNN article, "Body doubling," a productivity and self-help strategy, involves working with another person to help improve motivation and focus. 

While several virtual co-working platforms exist, such as Focusmate and Founderly Hub, the "Empowered Business Practice" series stands out by integrating mindfulness, somatic techniques, and body doubling specifically tailored for small business owners. This holistic approach addresses both the mental and practical aspects of entrepreneurship, offering a comprehensive support system for participants.

Registration Information:

Pre-registration for the virtual meetings is required. Interested individuals can sign up here. For more information, please contact Collective Agency via email at hello@our-collective.agency

*Collective Agency is committed to empowering small business owners through innovative and supportive programs. The "Empowered Business Practice" series is the first of many initiatives aimed at fostering growth, community, and success among entrepreneurs in New Hampshire and beyond.*