Arlene Siller has always had a passion for research, but after spending years in male-dominated industries, she knew it was time for a change. When she found herself in the world of grant writing, she seized the opportunity to use her background to help secure funding to help causes she was passionate about. Now, Arlene runs Ascend Nonprofit and Business Solutions, offering grant writing, research, and strategic planning to help minority and women-owned businesses get the funding they need to fulfill their missions. Aggie and Cristy learn about maximizing your past experiences, creating a culture that employees love to work in, and how AI can take your business to the next level. Learn more about Arlene’s work here: https://ascendnbs.com Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here: Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders Instagram: @badass_women_in_business LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business Twitter: @badass_leaders