C A R R I E M U R R AY

LEADING THE WAY Passionate about female empowerment, Carrie Murray is building a better world for entrepreneurial women. BY { BETH

WEITZMAN

DOING GOOD

Gio

ISSUE No. 2

With her background as a social worker who advocated for victims of domestic violence, an educator who championed girls and children with special needs, and the sole proprietor of a start-up business, Carrie Murray was well aware of the need for female empowerment. In 2015, she invited six women business owners to network over dinner. What began as a casual meeting of peers has rapidly grown into BRA – Business Relationship Alliance (bra-network.com), an ever-expanding community of strong, supportive women entrepreneurs dedicated to empowering, collaborating, mentoring and helping each other succeed. Next on Murray’s agenda is developing BRA’s online membership programs and coaching women who are preparing to launch their own businesses. An active philanthropist, she donates to organizations that, among other things, help women achieve financial independence. Here, we sit for a tête-à-tête...

84