Aggie is an entrepreneur and strategic change leader with over 18 years of leadership experience in sales, operations, finance, and strategic go-to-market planning in small-business settings. Over the course of her career, She has successfully scaled 200+ companies through restructuring, accelerated business development, process improvement, change management, and operational transformation initiatives – her strength is in guiding organizations in the effort to reinvent themselves and spur growth.

She is passionate about value-based leadership, funding equality for women-owned businesses, and women empowerment. Most importantly, she is an Implementor who loves to get in the trenches with her clients.
She spends her time growing her small business ecosystem, specifically, Women-Owned and immigrant-owned Businesses, and co-pilots with company leaders to help them grow their businesses and navigate the entrepreneurial roller coaster. 

Cristy O'Connor, a strategist renowned for blending analytical brilliance with a keen understanding of the human element in business, 
co-hosts the "Badass Women in Business" podcast. Her career is a testament to transformative leadership, turning around businesses by 
revitalizing teams and aligning profit with people's growth and satisfaction. Cristy's method transcends conventional benchmarks, 
valuing strong, cohesive teams as the cornerstone of surpassing business objectives. Her exceptional skills in strategic planning 
and operational excellence, coupled with a profound grasp of company culture and staff retention, highlight her distinct approach. 
Partnering with Cristy on the podcast, listeners gain not just a business advisor but a life mentor, as she champions the integration 
of profit and purpose, fostering enduring relationships that go beyond the professional realm.