The Franchise Woman January/February Issue Letter from the Editors

As we say, “goodbye” to 2020 (phew!), and welcome a New Year (finally!), we are filled with gratitude, joy, anticipation and hope. As storytellers and reporters, it has been a year of observing people face unimaginable struggle and overcome. We have learned just how tough, resilient and innovative women are, particularly women in our franchising family.

Looking to the coming year, we are excited to continue to grow The Franchise Woman. In March, we will bring on a new managing editor, so stay tuned for an introduction soon! We will continue to cover stories of fun, fierce and fabulous women to inspire, educate and motivate our readers.

This issue is all about Teamwork. As we have learned from 2020, we can’t do it alone. Many of us have used the isolation of the pandemic to forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones. We have seen more women reaching out and showing vulnerability, compassion, empathy and strength. That, to us, is the Gift of the Struggle of last year.

Our cover story is one of teamwork and leadership. Noel Hallacy, Director of Operations of AWRG Pizza Hut leads by inspiring example. She teaches us that the best team-building comes from living authentically so that others feel that they can, too! Her compassion and empathy for all her team has experienced lately helps her keep her team running.

Jillian Lorenz and Ariana Chernin, founders of The Barre Code are business partners and best friends. Their “family-first” culture enables them to build a successful business while maintaining a strong friendship and most importantly, healthy families.

Lisa Bianco and Lindsey Bianco, mother and daughter, each own a Fred Astaire Dance Studio. While their businesses are separate, their teamwork is second to none. In a remarkable testament to their relationships, they tell us about getting through the teen years, through love and loss and how they are stronger than ever.

Tune in to our regular columns for great advice and perspective on marketing, social media, legal tools and more!

The Coterie for Women is in full swing and has some great programming coming this year. If you are looking for community, resources, mentorship, support, education, opportunity and fun, join at https://www.thecoterieforwomen.com/.

Our podcast, Where Passion and Purpose Collides, has some exciting segments. Look for us on YouTube and Spotify.

We salute our Franchise Women for using their time, talents and treasures to make the world a better place. If you have a great story, please reach out. We can’t wait to meet you!

Fiercely,

Elizabeth Denham, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

Rebecca Monet, Managing Editor