Ladies, forget about setting your sights on Scottsdale bachelors. Elite connections can be made over a strong lager with powerful womxn, just at the barstool next to you. Let’s shift our focus from love interests to investment interests and entrepreneurial accomplishments. Arizona is beaming with female power-brokers and formidable business mavens we can’t wait to introduce you to!

Pouring Passion into Pints – Top Women-Run Breweries

Let’s kick things off with megababe owners who not only wield formidable influence over pint glasses but also the business world. Laurie and Dennis Arnold of Four Peaks Brewing Company in Tempe combined their love for beer with sharp business acumen creating a brand that was eventually bought by Anheuser-Busch in 2015. The result was not only a sky-rocketing bank account but a revolutionary impact on Arizona’s brewing industry.

Stepping inside McFate Brewing Company in Scottsdale, not only will you discover the magic of local brewing, but also the incredible leadership of Brandi McFate, who co-founded the brewery with her husband Steve in 2010. Her offbeat creativity and infectious passion are what sets her establishment apart, making it a must-visit spot for every beer enthusiast.

Now, who says the pleasure of a few, perfectly poured, ice-cold beers is just for the boys?

Leather and Lace – A Flask for the Fierce Fempreneur

Having whetted our appetites with the frothy side of Arizona’s business scene, let’s introduce you ladies to some gutsy businesswomen who are pushing boundaries and shattering glass ceilings, all with fabulous manicured finesse.

Meet Caren Schweitzer, the founder of Creative Alignments, a game-changing talent acquisition firm. With her creative, results-driven approach, she has revolutionized recruitment in a way that is propelling Arizona’s economy forward.

Then there is Carmen Bermudez, CEO and founder of Mission Management & Trust Co. Starting her business in 1994 with $2 million, she has grown it into a $500 million-strong enterprise. Now, if that doesn’t make you want to swap that margarita for a monetary meeting, we don’t know what will!

Grit and Grace – Mothering Tips from the Bordroom

Giving a whole new meaning to boardroom chic, these Arizona mamas are proving that you can mix business with babies and still continue to break barriers.

Take Lisa Riley, the powerhouse behind the Link Foundation, not only is she a supermom of two but is the head of one of AZ’s most dynamic charities. Her tip to other ‘mompreneurs’? “Quality over quantity,” she says, “focus on your passion and get your kids involved.”

Ditto for Ronne Rock, CEO of Ronne Rock Portraits, who made motherhood part of her successful business model. “Use your maternal instinct to build a caring, nurturing business environment,” she advises.

Final Thoughts – Sass, Class, and Tactical Brass

Whoever said you had to choose between your bookish brains, your entrepreneurial ambitions, and your feminine charm got it all wrong. In the vast, desert expanse of Arizona, the female forces are conquering the business world with a delightful, delicate balance of all things fierce, feminine, and fabulous.

So, here’s raising a toast (with our top-tier Tempe lagers, of course) to all you Arizona beauties looking to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true! With a dab of lipstick, a dash of ambition, and a flirty flutter, it’s time to conquer the business world, one boss lady at a time.

To quote one of the most iconic billboard hits, ladies, let’s run the world. But maybe after another round of beers!