Linda Ballesteros is host of All Things Franchising and also the owner of Mpower Franchise Consulting where she works with those who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves with the franchise that best fits their skills, passion and what they want their lifestyle to look like.  She is also very aware of those industries which are more recession resistant. Contact Linda today: [email protected] Today's Guest: Angela Thompson Angela is a wife, mother, coffee lover, and business owner, residing in her hometown of Magnolia, TX, with her husband, Kyle, and their 12-year-old daughter, Georgia. She stays busy with their six rescue dogs, homeschooling, and owning/operating multiple businesses. Angela is a former franchisee for an international children’s fitness and recreation business, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in teens and young adults, and a certified franchise consultant. Angela’s passion lies in empowering people to achieve their business ownership dreams through franchising. Being a franchise owner herself, she saw first-hand how it enhanced her family’s life in such a positive way that she now dedicates her career to helping others do the same. Contact info: Angela Thompson [email protected] 936-297-0019 www.freedomfran.com Social Media Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomfranconsult/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freefranconsult/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfranchiseconsult/