Be Your Own Hero with Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas is a force of nature. As Strategic Partnerships and Programs Manager at The Venture Center in Little Rock, she helps entrepreneurs at every stage find their footing — from building a first website to navigating complex government contracts. But that's just one of her many hats. She's also a published author, a yoga instructor, president of Women in Tech Central Arkansas, and a woman living with Multiple Sclerosis who refuses to let any of it slow her down. In this episode, we cover: What The Venture Center is and how it supports entrepreneurs in Arkansas Their 12-week program for veteran-owned businesses, connecting vets with SBA resources, attorneys, marketing pros, and more Arkansas's emerging role as a lithium hub — what's happening in South Arkansas, who's involved (think Standard Lithium, Exxon, Tetra, and others), and what it could mean for jobs, schools, and communities statewide Sarah's book, Chair Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Pain, available now at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Walmart How her yoga mindset shows up in her work with entrepreneurs: breathe, get present, focus on what you can do today What it's like being the only woman — and often the only woman of color and person with a disability — in high-level rooms, and how she handles it Her advice for women and girls interested in STEM: always be a student, find mentors, and then turn around and teach Resources mentioned: The Venture Center: venturecenter.co Women in Tech Central Arkansas (sponsored by Google and Walmart) National MS Society Sarah's mantra: Don't waste your breath on negativity. Use it for positivity. Be your own hero.