Jennifer Zimmerman is a force in Northeast Louisiana — a small business owner, serial side hustler, and current Chairman of the West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber. In this episode, she shares the heart and vision behind her newest passion project: Women of Ouachita, a women’s networking group launching July 22. Jennifer opens up about her journey in business, her nonprofit work with 65 Alive, and how she’s creating space for women to lift each other up and shape their own future. If you’ve ever dreamed of building something meaningful from the ground up, this one’s for you.
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
02:55 – From Chicago to West Monroe
08:00 – Launching Delta Benefit Consulting
13:20 – Navigating Healthcare & Medicare
18:40 – The Side Hustle Mentality
23:00 – Lessons from Small Business Ownership
28:10 – Leading the Chamber of Commerce
33:30 – Balancing Business and Community
38:50 – The Little Red Caboose Story
44:00 – Vision for Women of Ouachita
49:30 – Vulnerability and Reinvention
54:45 – Final Reflections & Closing
