Lauren is joined by Sarah Sommers. Sarah is the Co-Founder & VP of Brand Strategy and Partnerships at IFundWomen. IFundWomen is the go-to funding marketplace for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital, coaching, and connections. If you’ve ever had a business idea you want to bring to life, but feel you lack the network, capital or knowledge to take the next steps - this episode is for you. Lauren and Sarah discuss:

• How to evaluate if your potential business idea is viable.
• How to leverage and expand your network authentically.
• The key things entrepreneurs should be thinking about as they launch their business.
• The funding gap for women founders, particularly women of color, and why crowdfunding is an essential tool.
• What crowdfunding is and why every women entrepreneur should start by raising capital this way.
• The IFundWomen platform and resources that take your business from the ideation phase to launch. 
• The resources IFundWomen offers that include a free community Slack channel, coaching, classes and more.

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