National Entrepreneurship Week takes place during the third week of February annually. It’s a congressionally chartered week dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship across the United States. The annual initiative aims to bring together a network of partners from Maui to Miami to educate, engage, and build equitable access to America’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
This year we asked four Hera Hub members, “What do you love about being an entrepreneur?”
Kim Richards, Caring for Mama
Kim Richards started Caring for Mama after she experienced the profound transformation of becoming a mother. Recognizing the often unseen strength and devotion mothers give to their families, she was inspired to support other mamas in a meaningful way. Caring for Mama curates unique care packages to support mama’s well-being through every stage — from new beginnings to life’s many transitions. They source each product from sustainable, women-owned brands and believe that by bringing better brands to more moms, we can start taking better care of ourselves, our families and the planet.
Connect with Kim on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kdrichards
Krystal Gillis, Tighties™
Krystal Gillis, the founder and CEO of Tighties™ functional activewear, is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader. Krystal’s career trajectory has been a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial ventures and corporate experience from sales for a large payroll company to founding her first business in payroll software at the young age of 24. After successfully building and eventually selling her first venture, she transitioned to corporate roles in the medical devices sector, contributing her skills at Abbott and Stryker. In 2017, seeking a balance, she took on a consulting role, overseeing the launch of five companies, three products and a foundation before the inception of Tighties in 2022 during her work on a product launch for an orthopedic company in San Diego.
Connect with Krystal on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-gillis-a2582611
Shoshannah Hart, Parker & Hart, LLP
Shoshannah Hart is an owner and Partner of Parker & Hart, LLP. She has worked as an Estate Planning Attorney since shortly after passing the California Bar in 2016. Throughout law school, she worked at Estate Planning firms gaining valuable experience that shaped her into the attorney she is today. In fact, while Shoshannah was in law school, she worked for her now Partner, Naomi Parker, as Naomi’s intern. In 2021, Shoshannah left the law firm she had been working for since passing the California Car and opened her own law firm. In January 2024, Shoshannah and Naomi partnered and launched Parker & Hart, LLP.
Connect with Shoshannah on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shoshannah-hart-esq-02893b90
Felicia Kadima, Financial Services Professional
Felicia Kadima is a seasoned financial services executive with over 20 years of experience, combining a keen understanding of asset protection with a sensitivity to business development needs. Her extensive background in corporate and commercial banking, coupled with her strategic approach to risk evaluation and market analysis, has established her as a thought leader in the industry. Felicia’s commitment to continuous improvement and community engagement drives her passion for setting businesses up for financial success, making her a valuable asset to any organization or individual seeking to optimize their financial strategies.
Connect with Shoshannah on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/feliciakadimajohnson
