Nicholle Overkamp
Founder & CEO | Wilcox Financial Group, LLC
Western NY Chapter Member
What inspired you to start your business?
I wanted to create a space that was built for women, creating a movement behind breaking down the stigma and barriers that come alongside women and money.
What challenges have you faced as a woman in business?
Where to begin!? Early in the start of my business, the biggest challenge was being a young woman in a male-dominated field and having to break down many barriers when it came to proving my own competence, along with being mistreated by male colleagues and having to navigate that on my own. I am not sure the other challenges I faced were specific to women.
How has being a WPO member helped your business?
Gaining insights from more veteran members over the years has helped me quite a lot with leadership and how to manage and communicate with my team - especially when it came to conflict.
What is the best piece of business advice that you have ever received?
To trust myself, and not let others' opinions of me influence my opinion of me.
What is your favorite WPO event you've attended? Why?
The annual conference [WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum] - I love the ability to network and be inspired by the other members.
What lesson have you learned that you can share with other women entrepreneurs?
The biggest lesson I have learned is to not fear failure but to go all in knowing that it is going to happen, but making a lesson. I used to be so afraid of making the wrong decisions that it held me back for years on dreaming bigger and taking action on that.
About Wilcox Financial Group, LLC:
Wilcox Financial Group offers personalized guidance to help women navigate life's journeys, empowering them to make confident money choices with education and simple tools with thoughtful financial guidance. To learn more, visit www.wilcoxfinancialgroup.com.