Women's Business Center at ODU

Building Entrepreneurs that are Ready to Scale & Thrive

The ODU WBC & The Mustard Seed Place WBC hosted Built to Thrive: Building an Entrepreneur Mindset led by executive coach and speaker Charleta Harvey. Attendees participated in an engaging and interactive workshop focused on resilience, mindset, leadership, and the habits needed to grow and sustain a business.

Participants left with practical tools, thoughtful discussion prompts, and a workbook designed to help them continue applying what they learned beyond the session. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening of learning, connection, and growth.

Building Entrepreneurs that are Ready to Scale & Thrive

The ODU Women’s Business Centers hosted Built to Thrive: Building an Entrepreneur Mindset led by executive coach and speaker Charleta Harvey. Attendees participated in an engaging and interactive workshop focused on resilience, mindset, leadership, and the habits needed to grow and sustain a business.

Participants left with practical tools, thoughtful discussion prompts, and a workbook designed to help them continue applying what they learned beyond the session.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening of learning, connection, and growth!

Success is often one decision away from never happening.

The decision to keep going when everything inside you wants to stop.

When the results are slow.

When the doubt gets loud.

When nobody believes in what you are building.

Those moments matter more than people realize.

Because that is where most dreams die.

Not from failure, but from surrender.

The people you admire were not fearless.

They just refused to quit on the days when quitting felt justified.

That is why they made it.🏆🔥

Building well isn’t about moving the fastest—it’s about creating something that can last.
Growth becomes sustainable when intention guides your decisions, consistency shapes your habits, and wisdom has a seat at the table. The strongest foundations are built one thoughtful step at a time. 💜

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✨You are not “just” a small business.

You are a woman with a vision, a dream, and the courage to build something from the ground up even when it feels uncertain.

Every order fulfilled, every late night, every risk taken, and every lesson learned is proof that you believed in yourself enough to start.

That’s not “small.”
That’s brave. That’s powerful. That’s entrepreneurship. ✨

At WCE, we celebrate the women behind the brands—the ones showing up daily, building with purpose, and creating impact through their passion.

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🛍️ Every purchase, share, and referral helps a dream keep growing.

Entrepreneurs your habits matter just as much as your business strategy.

Join the ODU Women’s Business Center by The Mustard Seed Place and Patriot Woman Coaching for Entrepreneur Excellence: Through the Power of Habit led by Executive Coach Charleta Harvey on June 3rd in Portsmouth.

This interactive workshop will explore:
✨ Business resiliency habits
✨ Entrepreneur mindset development
✨ Client engagement strategies
✨ Systems for long-term success
✨ Practical tools to help you grow without burnout

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to strengthen your foundation, this session is designed to help you build sustainable habits that support long-term entrepreneur success.

📍 The Mustard Seed Place
340 High Street, Portsmouth, VA
🗓 June 3, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🚗 Free on-street parking

We hope to see you there!

OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT, May 14 @ 6 PM

Selden Market storefront proposals are officially open, and tonight is your chance to walk the space and start imagining what’s possible.

Come explore available storefronts, ask questions, and learn more about bringing your concept to life at Selden Market.

LAST OPEN HOUSE BEFORE PROPOSALS CLOSE:
SATURDAY | MAY 23RD | 12PM

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR:
• Anchor + mentor businesses
• Incubator storefront concepts

PLUS: A rare 2,100 sq ft storefront is now available for an established anchor tenant ready to make a major downtown impact.
Visit the link in bio for proposal details and applications.