About Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades

I'm Lynn, the passion behind Power Chicks.

Community builder, champion of women and lover of dreaming – and achieving – crazy-big stuff.

A couple years ago, I wouldn’t have described myself in those words. At the time, I worked for a great company, but I was bored. Restless. Cooped up. So, I did what made sense in a crazy sort of way: In a crappy economy with zero backup plan, I gave my notice to leave.

I decided to create my own company. I’d been in marketing for more than 20 years and figured I could build a business based on my well-honed skills. So, on a shoestring, I launched my biz. I worked insanely hard. Got insanely burned out. That first year? I earned 10% of my previous job’s income.

I was floundering. Failing! What could I do?

I’d been networking online and one website offered the ability to create groups. Aha! I thought. I’ll start a group, call it Power Chicks and invite folks to come together. My big vision:

A few women would gather so we could lend each other support, pool our smarts, and rock our professional lives. Sweet, right?

When 10 women joined the online group, I was thrilled. When 50 joined, I was nervous. When 200 joined, I knew I was in over my head. And when 500 women resonated with my wee-small idea for a group called Power Chicks, I had a fit on the phone with my friend.

Why the overwhelm? I hadn’t yet met my own Power Chick self.

Although the online group drew people from across North America, many lived in Seattle, my beloved city. Gathering my guts, I began holding networking meetings. I centered them around the idea of smart, spirited women building authentic relationships, collaborating and inspiring one another to reach our big, bold goals.

Feedback from the gatherings blew me away. Women loved Power Chicks! Words like "genuine," "connecting," "positive," and "motivating" poured into my email box. As the group grew more popular, it spread an inspiring vibe, commitment to authentic connections and dedication to mutual success everywhere.

Power Chick mojo hit me up, too.

No longer intimidated, I accepted the fact: My desire for connection had resonated rapid-fire around the globe because it wasn’t my desire alone. I’d tapped into a wellspring of what other women wanted, too.

Welcome to Power Chicks.

Today, with thousands of women in over ten countries identifying with Power Chicks on two social networking sites, this grassroots group now has its own home in Power Chicks International. And home describes exactly how I feel as you read these words! Consider this your personal invite to join a community dedicated to supporting one another's big, bold goals.

Ready to get involved? Clickety-click on Power Chicks and I'll introduce you around.

 

 

About Nicole Weir

Social Media/Marketing Intern

Nicole remembers the day when she got the precious .edu email that would unlock her to the exclusive world of Facebook. Ever since, she has been fascinated with the emerging marketing trends. 

Nicole began her Internet marketing career at an internship where she was first exposed to search engine optimization and website development. She has then worked with several small businesses and organizations in establishing a social media and online presence. 

After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a little soul searching, Nicole packed up her car and moved to the Pacific Northwest. She is now a genuine coffee lover. Nothing beats a rainy day than a cup of coffee and Pinterest.