Independent businesses are the heart and soul of Loveland—and we’ve been blessed with a number of entrepreneurs who improve both our business community and the lives of friends and neighbors, as well.
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on a few of the women-owned businesses that are making Loveland a more vibrant community—and a better place for everyone to live, work and play.
Shelby C. Pressley
Ever-Evolving Wellness
“I consider myself an Empowerment Coach,” says Shelby. “I educate and empower others to do what’s best for them with information and practical tips.” Shelby provides what she calls “mental munchies”—bite-size portions of change that clients can add to their daily lives, for both personal and professional enrichment.
“I found that many in the self-help sector provided information and resources that weren’t beneficial for me,” Shelby shares. “Wellness isn’t cookie-cutter—what may work for someone else, won’t necessarily work for me. As an African-American woman, I realized there weren’t many people who looked like me who were openly sharing their struggles and stories … nor ways to heal and become better.”
Shelby takes pride in sharing personal stories that people can relate to, as well as diving into topics that some may be cautious of. “As an Empowerment Coach, it’s my personal belief that we know the answers of the things we need to do, but sometimes struggle with where and how to get started. Clients consider me their accountability partner,” she says. “I walk along with them as they navigate new ways of being, and challenge the old beliefs of who they were.”
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Jen Fischer
Numbers By Jen
“Consider us your small business bookkeeper,” offers Jen. “We help manage your business books, so you can focus more of your time on what’s meaningful to you. We know you probably put it all on the line at some point, and now you deserve a business that supports your profit, your passions, and pays you on the regular.”
Less than 50 percent of small businesses survive beyond 5 years, Jen shares—and one of the primary reasons can be financial struggles. “But I’m not just here to make sure you avoid the worst-case scenario of closing your doors. I’m here to help you keep an eye on your numbers and be your sidekick in your journey, to thrive in both business and life.”
Numbers by Jen, she says, is all about approachable, fear-free bookkeeping that frees you up to do your thing. “I’m not some scary guy in a suit waiting to grill you on everything you’ve been doing wrong—none of our team members are,” she smiles. “Our meetings are fun and upbeat … leaving you feeling good about your progress toward financial freedom. We’re not blindly emailing you reports each month. We’re involved and you’ll hear from us regularly—because you and your numbers deserve attention.”
Danielle Rodriguez Cade
Cat and Bat Virtual Assistance
Cat and Bat provides personalized administrative support to volunteer boards and solopreneurs at the executive level. “It’s a fancy way of saying, ‘You make the big decision, we execute it.’ Our support usually takes on the form of project management, content creation, communications, event management and more,” says owner Danielle.
Cat and Bat, she says, fills the void for small organizations that are at the “precipice” of growing—but might not have the capacity or budget to hire full-time employees. “We work on a fractional basis with packages starting at 15 hours a month,” Danielle explains. “Meaning administrative support can be provided without breaking the bank.”
In fact, Danielle brings more than 15 years of administrative experience to her clients’ tables. “To customize our services to each client’s needs, we aren’t just task managers, but administrative collaborators. We are your thought partners in your organization—and definitely nerd out when it comes to helping your organization thrive. That’s why we call ourselves ‘administrative heroes!’”
Katie Taylor
The Outsourced COO
With a passion for people leadership and organizational operations, Katie is a certified trauma-informed entrepreneur, space holder and facilitator—helping founders and owners of growing organizations break through their capacity ceiling by alleviating the overwhelm of daily business operations.
“We aim to replace hustle with effective help,” Katie affirms, “so that clients can focus on doing more of their most important work, with less strain and stress.”
The services Katie offers are collaborative, with value price transparency, service choices, and avoidance of any long-term contracts, hidden fees or cancellation penalties. “Our services are intended to provide necessary support to founders who need to pull away from all the day-to-day management and execution in order to carry their vision forward and create ongoing opportunities for their team to continue doing meaningful work,” she explains.
“My approach prioritizes not just efficiency but curiosity and understanding—creating spaces where both businesses and individuals can thrive.” That approach, Katie explains, “brings the fun back into a business, makes progress achievable, and more important, offers a sense of empowerment even when things feel tough.”
