Helping Chattanooga Entrepreneurs Build Sustainable Businesses

I help entrepreneurs build the foundation, systems, and connections needed to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses that impact community.

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Building a Business Can Feel
So Confusing

You're unsure which step to take next.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs have ideas, goals, and ambition, but lack a clear roadmap. Without direction, it's easy to spend months second-guessing decisions, chasing conflicting advice, or feeling stuck before meaningful progress is made.

You're balancing business goals with everyday responsibilities.

Building a business often happens alongside careers, family obligations, caregiving responsibilities, and financial pressures. The constant pull of competing priorities can make it difficult to stay focused and move forward consistently.

You're trying to grow without the support and connections you need.

Entrepreneurship can feel isolating. Without mentors, peers, and a supportive community, challenges feel heavier, opportunities are harder to find, and setbacks can become discouraging enough to stop progress altogether.

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I Can Help You Gain Confidence, Clarity, and Community

I’ll help you create a clear path forward.

Instead of guessing what to do next, you'll gain practical guidance that helps you focus on the actions that matter most and move toward your goals with greater confidence.

I’ll help you grow confidence through practical guidance.

Learning from someone who has led organizations, built businesses, and overcome challenges can help reduce uncertainty and give you the confidence to make decisions and take action.

I’ll connect you with people who will help you grow.

Success is easier when you're surrounded by the right people. Through events, mentorship, and community connections, you'll build relationships that provide encouragement, accountability, opportunities, and support.

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Who Is BOSS Lady,
Cheri Hudgins?

I’m an entrepreneur, community leader, and strategist who has spent more than two decades building businesses, empowering leaders, and creating opportunities where others only saw obstacles.

B.O.S.S. = Business-minded. Overcome. Strong. Savvy.
I embody each of these qualities. I builds opportunities, lead with intention, and empower others to rise with purpose. Rooted in faith and purpose-driven power, I transforms challenges into possibilities and dreams into legacies.

I’m involved in the following businesses:

• Rose of Sharon's Senior Villa
• Sharon's In-Home Personal Care
• Three Ladies and a Plan
• Styled and Staged Rental
• Styled and Staged Homes

And I’m also involved in the following community initiatives:

• Where Bosses Gather
• Dining Room Conversations
• Coaching and Cocktails
• Single and Whole
• One Elite Group

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What People Are Saying About Boss Lady, Cheri Hudgins

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    Angie

    "Her dynamic energy, brilliant strategic mind, and relentless follow-through elevate every single project she touches."

  • A man with a beard and sunglasses wearing a tan suit jacket, yellow shirt, and a necklace with a pendant. He is making a peace sign with his right hand, standing in front of a dark background.

    Will

    "No matter the challenge, she has an incredible ability to remain calm, assess the situation, and find effective solutions."

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    Chadarrayl

    "As a business consultant, Cheri brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and clear, actionable guidance."

  • A man wearing a light pink blazer, sunglasses, and a white shirt sitting on a beige couch outdoors, with greenery and a pink building in the background.

    William T

    "Ms. Cheri Hudgins is someone I truly believe in. She is a leader, a builder, a visionary, and a woman of purpose."

How Can I Hire Cheri to Help Me With My Business?

1. Schedule a Discovery Consultation

Let's talk about your goals, challenges, and where you want to go. Together, we'll identify the opportunities, resources, and support that can help you move forward with confidence.

2. Choose the Service, Program, or Event

Whether you're looking for mentorship, networking opportunities, workshops, or speaking support, we'll help you find the best fit for your current stage of growth.

3. Take Action With Ongoing Support

Gain practical guidance, meaningful connections, and the encouragement you need to keep moving forward and build the future you envision.

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My Mission at Boss Lady

Boss Lady is the vision of a woman committed to helping others discover the power already within them. I empower individuals to know their worth, embrace their confidence, and unlock the success they deserve by providing inspiration, education, mentorship, and opportunities that create lasting impact.

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