#80 - Jennifer Zimmerman - Women of Ouachita

#80 - Jennifer Zimmerman - Women of Ouachita

From The 318 Experience by Brian Bendily

July 23, 2025 · 56 min · Episode 80

About this episode

Jennifer Zimmerman discusses her journey as a small business owner and her new project, Women of Ouachita, aimed at empowering women in Northeast Louisiana.

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

People in this episode

Host: Brian Bendily

Guest: Jennifer Zimmerman

Topics covered

  • women's networking
  • small business
  • community leadership
  • entrepreneurship
  • nonprofit work

Keywords

  • women empowerment
  • networking group
  • small business ownership
  • community support
  • entrepreneurial journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber, 65 Alive

Places: Northeast Louisiana, Chicago, West Monroe

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