Community Call: Building a Business Partnership as A Thriving Ecosystem with Elizabeth Winheld and Myka McLaughlin
In this community call Elizabeth and Myka, founders of Women in Community share an embodied perspective about why their partnership has been seamless. No drama, no legal battles, no daily friction, easy decision making and greater trust over time, not less.
Having learned how to create their company and partnership like a thriving community and ecosystem, in this call Elizabeth and Myka cover:
• Success and challenges in a 6-year seamless partnership
• Journey from overwhelming six-figure business with a spouse to a fulfilling partnership
• Financial integrity and responsibility in partnerships, shared success before collaboration
• Surrender leadership roles for self-reflection and growth
• Trust, consistency, and financial decision-making
• Embracing feminine energy in business for connection and trust
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The Conversation
The conversation covers the essential aspects of a business partnership. They start by defining an ideal business partner and breaking down the intricacies of previous partnership that didn't succeed. They then elaborate on how these lessons were translated into a distinctive approach, crucial for both short- and long-term success. There is a focus on sharing power, with opportunities highlighted to deepen their capacity for empowerment within the business realm. They detail how they operate WINC not merely as a business but as an ecosystem, fostering thriving both inside and outside the company. They touch upon a unique aspect: what they do, which is exceptionally rare yet builds trust and reduces friction in handling delicate financial issues, avoiding strain on their relationship and business. Finally, they expand their view of business partnership as a more extensive vision and support system beyond the operation of a single company together.
About Elizabeth and Myka
Elizabeth Winheld and Myka McLaughlin have run Women In Community (WINC) for seven years and counting, teaching entrepreneurs how to build profitable businesses with transformative impact on their lives, their family’s lives, as well as their community and the economy around the world.
Together they've trained over 15,000 people and worked intimately with 700 businesses globally. WINC isn't just about business—it's about building a real community for its customers. Behind the scenes, Elizabeth and Myka's partnership is a win-win ecosystem, reflecting the success and supportive ethos of their company. They're not just transforming external communities; they're a model of thriving internal collaboration. Together, they continue to drive WINC with passion, leaving a lasting imprint on the entrepreneurial landscape.
