Charlene Keyes Bowen shares her dynamic leadership journey from military service through corporate America to entrepreneurship, revealing how personal growth and empowering others have been her guiding principles throughout her career.

• Transforming perspectives by focusing on "what is this teaching me?" instead of "why is this happening to me?"
• Building personal growth through both intellectual development and emotional preparation
• Creating personal boundaries to ensure you're not always giving from an empty cup
• Taking time to respond rather than react to challenging situations
• Pivoting from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship by releasing pride and asking for help
• Creating Ascend Studios to provide beauty professionals with elevated spaces that match their expertise
• Building diverse networks that span hierarchies and industries
• The distinction between mentorship (guidance) and sponsorship (creating opportunities)
• Finding community as an entrepreneur to combat the isolation of business ownership

Learn more about Charlene's ventures at ascendstudiosSC.com or reach out directly at 803-915-9914 or cbowen@ascendstudiosSC.com.