AJC Her+Story

This mother and daughter are in business together. How they make it work

This Mother’s Day, Mary Ellen Garrett and her daughter Patricia Townsend discuss working together as financial advisers for the past 10 years.

Mother-daughter financial advisers Mary Ellen Garrett and her daughter Patsy Townsend pose for a photo in Garrett’s office in Atlanta on Monday, April 28, 2025. (Natrice Miller/ AJC)

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People, not profit, inspire Chantell Glenn to redevelop south Atlanta

Chantell Glenn’s career has revolved around trying to bring equitable developments to fruition in Atlanta.

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

AJC HER+STORY

Meet the nonprofit working to get more underrepresented women into tech

When Kristina Newton, a former tech consultant, founded HYPE in 2017 she hoped she’d be able to make an impact on girls’ lives.

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Jasmine Crowe-Houston went from running a cupcake truck to helping the hungry

Jasmine Crowe-Houston has garnered this attention and acclaim all just for doing good. Here's how she went from running cupcake truck to founding Goodr.

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Women in business have made gains in Georgia and the U.S. But gaps persist

There are now more women in executive leadership ranks in Georgia and across the U.S. than there were a decade ago. But gaps persist.

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The ‘mental load’ of motherhood is real. Moms need our support

Atlanta-based content creator Lauren Chambers shares how her mental load is both a challenge and a familiar companion that all moms can relate to.

‘My personality, with my mother’s roots’: Daughter embraces Nan Thai legacy

The daughter of Nan Thai Fine Dining's owners wasn't always ready to embrace the family legacy, but developments in recent years changed her mind.

Mother-daughter team share lessons on navigating the teen years in faith-based book

Sandra Stanley and her daughter Allie Stanley Cooney have written a faith-based book for teens and their parents. Stanley is the wife of megachurch pastor Andy Stanley.

Atlanta launches program to support ‘legacy’ businesses with grants, new app

As Atlanta prepares for major events like the World Cup to bring a influx of visitors, officials are trying to make sure its longtime small businesses are not overlooked.

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Metro Atlanta beauty brand gets eight-figure investment, plans major expansion

Kennesaw-based LYS Beauty, which can be found in hundreds of Sephora stores around the world, has gotten a major investment to scale the business.

AJC Her+Story series launches with first profile, coverage of women in business

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is launching a new series called AJC Her+Story to highlight women founders, creators, executives and professionals in metro Atlanta.

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Events

THU

AI Workshop for Female Founders

May 22, 2025

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Cost not provided

675 Mansell Rd, Roswell, GA 30076, USA

Description

About the event

Let's get real: You didn't build your business to be buried in busywork.

You started it to make waves. To create freedom. To build something uniquely yours.

So why are your systems still stuck in the stone age?

Join systems guru Jenn Newton, owner of With Love Paperie, for a no-fluff, totally approachable AI workshop designed specifically for female founders who are ready to work smarter, not harder.

With years of experience streamlining her own creative business, Jenn brings practical, proven strategies that actually work for real entrepreneurs like you.

Whether AI feels like a foreign language or you've dipped your toes in but want more, this workshop delivers practical tools you'll actually use:

✅ Craft email sequences that sound like YOU (not a robot)

✅ Kiss admin tasks goodbye with simple automations

✅ Stop guessing your pricing with AI-powered cost analysis

✅ Create scroll-stopping content in half the time

✅ Turn AI into your 24/7 accountability partner

✅ Master the art of prompting (with templates you can swipe!)

This is for the founder who:

Wants to scale without the burnout

Is curious about AI but overwhelmed by where to start

Craves hands-on help and real examples

Loves learning alongside women who get it

📍 The Details:

🗓️ May 22nd

📌 Roswell, GA

💵 Early Bird: $79 (until May 7th, then $99)

☕️ Drinks and light refreshments included!