Empowering Solopreneurs Everywhere
Break Free and Forge Your Own Path
Ever dream of leaving the corporate grind and creating a business that works for you? Join Marilyn Johnson and Terra Winston—two seasoned solopreneurs—as they share their unfiltered insights and lessons from the world of solopreneurship. With over two decades of combined experience, they are here to inspire and support you on your journey. Whether you’re an aspiring solopreneur, an established solo business owner, or a former corporate leader looking for a new path, we’re your go-to resource for success. It’s time to do My Work My Way.
Your Journey to Success Starts Here
The SoloCEO Academy
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Wellness for Solopreneurs, Choice Without Pressure
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A SoloCEO Guru Talk (Live Stream on Linkedin)
Wellness looks different for every solopreneur. For some, it is already part of the routine. For others, it is something they are still defining.
Join us for a live conversation with Simone Pollard, founder of The Stretch Room®. Simone brings a grounded approach to movement shaped by dance, engineering, and real life demands. Her work centers comfort, access, and personal choice.
This GuruTalk is a candid discussion about caring for your body without guilt or performance. We talk about how stress shows up in the body, why many people opt out of traditional fitness spaces, and how movement fits real solo work lives. The focus stays on choice. You decide what works for your body and your life.
ABOUT SIMONE L. POLLARD
Simone L. Pollard – Founder, The Stretch Room®
Ms. Pollard is a classically trained dancer who has studied many forms of dance from ballet to West African dance. She started dancing at age 3, when ballet slippers were placed on her feet, and then went on to wear tap, jazz, and pointe shoes, and sometimes no shoes! Ms. Pollard has been dancing ever since, with and without shoes, and has been diligent about incorporating her passion for dance into her life. A lifelong wellness enthusiast, Ms. Pollard created The Stretch Room® to bring the stretching practice she developed during her dancing tenure to others. Right brained and left brained, Ms. Pollard is keenly focused on wellness and self-care and combines those perspectives to enrich her life, and the lives of others.
Ms. Pollard earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, basing her undergraduate thesis on dance and its mechanics (“An Analysis of Distributed Loads Experienced from Ballet and Gait”). Ms. Pollard also earned an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business where, among other leadership positions, she was the Director of Choreography for a major, annual school production. Prior to founding The Stretch Room®, Ms. Pollard traveled the world and thrived as an engineer, management consultant, higher education leader, and business development professional in a diverse set of industries.
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A SoloCEO Guru Talk (Live Stream on Linkedin)
Does AI feel confusing or overhyped? You are not alone. Used well, it saves time and lifts the work you already do.
Join us for a live conversation with Susan Morrow, co-founder of Career Strong. She is an AI expert who builds clear, human-first systems and makes complex ideas simple. Bring your questions because Susan is approachable, practical, and generous with what she knows.
This Guru Talk is a candid discussion with Susan about how to treat AI as part of your team. We will explore how to integrate AI into everyday solo needs, from setting priorities, organizing client work, to making messages clear and professional. The focus is on using AI to amplify the expertise you already have while you stay in control.
ABOUT SUSAN MORROW
Susan Morrow – Co-Founder, Career Strong
Susan Morrow has built 100+ consumer and enterprise products that millions rely on every day. With hands-on experience in AI strategy and implementation—including leading Salesforce’s education market strategy—she teaches AI skills to hundreds of professionals and mentors students, recent grads and new founders. She excels at harnessing technology to make people’s work smarter, faster and more effective. Her mission-driven leadership bridges innovation and practical impact, from co-founding startups to serving as university Vice Chancellor and leading Fortune 500 product teams. With an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Susan designs transformative solutions that help people navigate change, accelerate their careers and thrive in an evolving world.
WHAT IS A Soloprenuer?
so·lo·pre·neur
(noun)
An individual who chooses to establish and operate a business on their own.
Did You Know?
Solopreneurs make up the majority of all U.S. businesses
Over 42 million people are self-employed.
Solopreneurs contribute over $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy.
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79% of solopreneurs say they’re happier working for themselves than in traditional jobs.
Our platform is designed to guide you at every stage of the solopreneurial journey. From navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship to sharing practical tips and strategies, we offer real-world advice that’s tailored to your solo business goals.
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Real Talk: No sugarcoating—just the honest truth about what it takes to succeed as a solopreneur.
Expert Insights: Learn from decades of experience with actionable advice.
Inspiring Stories: Discover how others have overcome challenges and achieved success.
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A Look Back at the Last SoloCEO Summit
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Relive the highlights from our last conference and get inspired for the future. With sessions focused on experience, not theories, and actionable outcomes baked into the design, The SoloCEO Summit was an event that energized and educated aspiring and established SoloCEOs, alike.
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What Our Community Says
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SO IMPORTANT TO HAVE A COMMUNITY
“Excited to be surrounded by people who are so passionate about the work they are doing…it is so important for those of us that are doing this work individually to have a community!”
Marty McConnell
Founding Coach, Appreciative Solutions Group
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THEY’RE GIVING US WHAT WE REALLY NEED
“I’m blown away by the whole conference! All the components. The diversity of the speakers. They’re giving us what we really need and I’m looking forward to the next one.”
Stuart A. Taylor II
CEO and Founder, The Taylor Group
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FANTASTIC SPEAKERS
“Fantastic speakers! I’ve been an entrepreneur for 32 years and I’m taking notes. So that say’s a lot about how great this conference is.”
Dan Zawacki
Entrepreneur Operating System Implementer, Traction Vision Group