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Launching and growing a business isn’t easy
…but we can help!
You’re not just starting a business—you’re starting a new chapter. We help women explore business and nonprofit ideas that align with their values and lifestyle goals. From low-cost side hustle ideas to full-scale startup coaching, our resources help you build something that feels like you, from day one.
Nice to meet you!
We’re Angie & Jennifer
Lifelong friends, founders, and the women behind The Small Business Academy.
We started this journey after building our own businesses from the ground up. Angie founded a nationally recognized nonprofit that’s helped hundreds of women rebuild their confidence and careers after major life transitions. Her work has even been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and celebrated for its impact. Jennifer spent over a decade in the tech industry, becoming an award-winning sales trainer and later launching multiple successful service businesses. She now helps other women do the same through expert coaching, SEO, and website strategy.
We know what it’s like to start from scratch. The doubts. The excitement. The late-night Google searches. And we believe women deserve better support when they’re starting something new.
That’s why we built The Small Business Academy — to give you clarity, strategy, and encouragement as you bring your business idea to life. It brings us so much joy to help women turn ideas into real, thriving businesses. Whether you’re dreaming big or just getting unstuck, we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
Thanks for being here. Let’s get to work!
Our Services
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Client Wins
Zachary K, Nashville-Area Music Producer
“I had no idea where to start with building a website, and Jen made the whole process feel easy. She took my vision and turned it into something clean, professional, and totally on brand for my music business. Now I’m showing up on Google and actually getting downloads through my site. Highly recommend!”
Why Work with Jen?
Starting a business is already a big leap and your website shouldn’t make it harder. I created this service with one goal: to support small business owners who are passionate about what they do but overwhelmed by the tech side of things.
Whether you’re opening a coffee shop, planning events, selling handmade products, or launching your real estate brand, I meet you where you are—with kindness, clarity, and real solutions that actually work.
Here’s what makes working with me different:
Beginner-friendly and stress-free: I’ll guide you through each step, explain things simply, and handle the tech so you don’t have to.
Mobile-optimized, SEO-ready websites: Your site will look professional and perform well on Google, so your customers can find you.
Local Nashville support from a real human: You’re not a number in a big agency. I’m your neighbor and your biggest fan.
Let’s take your big idea and turn it into something beautiful online without the stress.
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Build a professional website, improve your Google visibility, and grow your Nashville business with beginner-friendly website and SEO services.