Who We Are
Powerful Women Rise is a mastermind group for the entrepreneurial-spirited businesswoman. We are not necessarily a networking or referral-based group, but networking does happen and referrals do get passed. Our focus and intention is to work ON our businesses together. Our unique format supports our personal and professional missions with topics that are relevant to the businesswomen of today; topics that matter in real-time. Our mastermind is like nothing you’ve experienced before and will leave you highly motivated and wanting more! For any woman who is serious about taking her business to the next level, the decision to join our team is easy.
Cathie Briggette
Co-Founder, CEO of Herself 360, Inc.
Tagline: Become Part of the Circle
Mission Statement: We support and encourage women everywhere offering them a space to connect through stories.
Natural Ability: I have the natural ability to be encouraging, see the positive, and bring an easy sense of fun to any environment.…
Dawn DeSario
Realtor
Tagline: Bringing the Dawn of a New Home to You.
Mission Statement: To guide and empower clients in achieving their real estate goals through personalized service, market expertise, and unwavering commitment to their success.
Solutions I Provide: As a full-time professional Realtor, I provide solutions by offering my expertise in the real estate market, guiding clients through the complicated intricacies of the buying or selling process, helping them navigate complex paperwork and negotiations, providing access to a well-vetted network of professionals, and ultimately ensuring a smooth and successful transaction that meets their unique needs and goals.…
Mary Ford
Editor, Writer
Mission Statement: Encouraging other aspiring writers/authors to get their stories written.
Natural Ability: Writing, editing, and caring about my clients with gentle and supportive suggestions.
How I serve and the solutions I provide: I enjoy giving talks to groups/audiences at libraries and other local venues.…
Jenessa Gerard-Pateakos
Founder & Principal at Pateakos and Poulin, P.C.
Tagline: Attorneys for Life
Mission Statement: Helping our clients navigate life’s milestones.
Ideal Client: Loan officers who want efficient, quality service for their clients.
Biography: Jenessa has been a real estate attorney for 23 years. Her practice also includes estate planning and probates.…
Cindy Ko
Photographer
Tagline: Because your story deserves to be seen…
Natural Ability: I have the natural ability to make others feel comfortable and open up to me.
Mission Statement: My mission is to empower people and to create memories for them that are tangible and that can be passed down to other generations.…
Amber Lee
Pet Caregiver
Tagline: Let me love your furbabies!
Natural Ability: I love animals and they can tell. As a result, they are drawn to me! I find that I have a natural ability to keep them calm and make animals of all sorts very happy.
Mission Statement: Provide high-quality care while treating pets like they are my own.…
Pam McDermott
Digestive Health
Tagline: Nourishing Intuition From WIthin
Natural Ability: It comes naturally to me to empathize with others and show deep compassion and understanding. Instinctively, I recognize and respond to the needs and feelings of my clients while fostering connection and trust. In addition, I have an innate ability to uplift and inspire simultaneously.…
Jessica Moore
Restaurant Owner
Tagline: You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.
Mission: Pub 6T5 has been a cornerstone in the north end of New Bedford community since 1933 when it was originally founded as the 6th Bristol Social Club. Our mission is to continue to be a gathering place for community members and to attract ideal customers that keep the spirit alive.…
Angela Nuss
Commercial Real Estate Broker
Tagline: Space to Fit Your Business Needs.
Biography: While she has been around real estate her entire life, Angela officially joined the team in August 2018 when she obtained her Real Estate Salesperson License. Her geographical concentration is on the South Shore from Quincy to Plymouth and along and within the Route 95 corridor.Prior to shifting to commercial real estate, Angela had been in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry specializing in business insurance since January 2007. …
Kim Parkinson
CEO
Tagline: We help spiritual women be seen and heard.
Natural Ability: As a 5/1 Investigative Heretic Human Design Projector, I tend to make most people feel at ease and see their path forward. Sometimes they just need an ear, sometimes they need some coaching, and sometimes they just need someone to ‘do it’ for them.…
Nicole Perry
Author, Motivational Speaker, Radio Talk Show Host
Tagline: Because every woman with a powerful mission deserves to be heard.
Mission: My mission is to support women entrepreneurs in an encouraging environment where we can all work on our businesses and rise together. I love surrounding myself with other women who love what they do, care about their communities, and are making great strides to significantly contribute financially to their families and futures.…
Judie VanKooiman
Non-Profit Founder
Tagline: Helping people with resources that don’t know where to turn.
Mission Statement: To bring people together from the Boston and North Shore area to learn about endless life resources and volunteer opportunities
Solutions We Provide: Suggestions about resources for people in the Greater Boston and North Shore area who are looking for any type of assistance through our online database.…
Susan P. Whitehead
Realtor Associate with Silva Realty Group, Inc.
Tag Line: My goal is to make the buying of your dream home a reality.
Biography: I began my ‘sales’ career in the industrial sector of the business in 1983 and transitioned to working as a salesperson for Industrial Uniform Company during 1983-1989 based out of Boston. And I won a trip to Italy in 1988 and then in 1989 won a trip to Florida’s Disney World where I took all four of my children.…
