Tag: mentorship

Where Passion and Purpose Collide – Paula Pizarro

On this episode, Elizabeth and Rebecca listen to Paula Pizarro describe what it was like to be the first or only woman in many roles as she worked her way up in the staffing industry. She describes the importance of mentors in her professional life and how those mentors have impacted her career. Tune in and let us know your experience with mentorship and women in business.

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Meet Paula Pizarro, CFE, Vice President of Franchise Development, PrideStaff

Paula Pizarro has spent her 40-year career helping others to achieve success in their chosen fields and through business ownership in the Staffing Industry.  She started right out of college, in a franchised staffing office, helping companies find top talent and helping candidates find their dream jobs, then managing multiple franchise units.  She moved up into the corporate office as an Area Vice-President of Support, Assistant Vice-President of Training, Director and Vice-President of Franchise Development, with three major staffing organizations. Paula has spent the last 12+ years as Vice-President of Franchise Development with PrideStaff, a national Staffing franchise, a brand with a stellar reputation, as evidenced with multiple Diamond Awards through Net Promoter Score.  Paula is passionate about living the PrideStaff Mission Statement:  “Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most”.   Her purpose is to help others achieve their dreams and ambitions by owning a business in a valued, essential, industry.  Paula is grateful to all of those who came before her and mentored her throughout her career.

Where Passion and Purpose Collide – Nancy Bigley

On this week’s episode, Nancy Bigley talks leadership, mentorship and Painting with a Twist! Elizabeth Denham and Rebecca Monet wonder why so many, especially women, suffer from Imposter Syndrome in our Women in the Know segment. And Ask Beck and Liz addresses why people feel it’s not okay to make a mistake. Tune in, leave your feedback in the comments and be sure to subscribe!

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Meet Nancy Bigley, COO Painting with a Twist

Nancy Bigley is Chief Operating Officer of Painting with a Twist, a franchise concept that pairs hands-on painting parties with wine, to provide a carefree escape for women.  As COO Nancy is responsible for training, franchisee relations and support, new program implementation, studio openings and supply chain for Painting with a Twist’s network of over 280 locations.

Prior to Painting with a Twist Nancy was the CEO and Co-Founder of her own paint and sip brand Bottle & Bottega located out of Chicago. Nancy has been involved in franchising since 1991 working in franchisee operations and executive leadership for brands such as Dunkin’ Brands (Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin’ Robbins), American Leak Detection and The Dwyer Group.

Nancy is also very involved in the International Franchise Association (IFA). She volunteers her time as a mentor to other new franchisors through the organization’s Franship program and is past Chair of the Woman’s Franchise Committee.  Nancy holds a BS in Business Management from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and an MBA from California State University San Bernardino.