Dr. Kate Vawter believes in the power of bringing women together. As a long-time leadership coach and professor she's learned the intricacies and importance of building meaningful connections. Her doctoral research focused on the role of relatedness in learning. Spoiler alert - When you feel a sense of connection with those around you, you learn more and perform at higher rates. Dr. Vawter is the owner and founder of Ascent Solutions, a consulting business aimed at supporting female-owned businesses in their human resources efforts. She also hosts the podcast Leadership Talks where she interviews business owners exploring their journey to leadership, with the goal of helping future entrepreneurs understand there are many paths to live a life of passion and success.