Creating Community as an Entrepreneur - Episode 86 - Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator - Alexus Scott

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Alexus Scott is the entrepreneurial mind behind Boutique 5 Stationery & Petite Gifts, the executive director of Queens 4 Christ and the author of "Never Underestimate an Incidental Encounter," a book that inspires faith in higher education while addressing the
passion within.

Alexus is a strategic, goal-oriented woman who enjoys mentoring other women and small businesses. She advocates for K-12 and higher education and does management consulting through her company Bridge + Grace.

She earned a master’s degree in educational psychology from Wichita State University and has a background in higher education student affairs. Achievements and certifications include being honored for the Wichita Business Journal's 2022 Women in Business Award, W’s Choice Award for Small Business, W’s Distinguished Young Professionals Award, W’s Innovation in Business Award, 2022 Small Business Awards Finalist through the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2021 Wichita Business Journal Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2021 Higher Education Leadership Certification, Martha Stewart’s Living Magazine Stationery Standouts and much more.

She is committed to achieving results for clients to engage with their passions through business, education and faith. She also holds the 2022 Miss ICT pageant title where she competed at Miss Kansas USA and received honorable mention.

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On this episode we discuss:

● Being a serial entrepreneur
● Where the love of paper came from
● How a boss encouraged her to spread her wings
● Working by faith to create something new
● Partnering with artists and creatives
● Giving yourself grace
● The Grace Creators Academy
● Getting rid of fear
● How Wichita is fertile for business
● Wanting to partner with large corporations

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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