Sylvia Browder

Sylvia Browder is CEO of Browder Consulting Group, a virtual small business consulting firm. In her role, she helps women who have a solid business model but in need of assistance in bridging the gap to where they are now to where they want to be. She is founder of ‘National Association Women on the Rise,’a virtual membership association for aspiring and established women entrepreneurs and authors. The association’s mission is to provide professional and personal resources while uplifting and empowering women entrepreneurs in collaboration, education, mentoring, spiritual and peer support, leadership and networking. In addition, she is publisher of the popular ‘Sylvia Browder’s Blog for Women Entrepreneurs; and a journalist for several digital magazines and blogs such as WomensForum.com.She is Co-Author of three anthologies, “Victorious Living for Moms,” a collaborative effort of over 30 authors from around the country who shared their personal story as a tribute to their children; “Think Like an Entrepreneur: What You Should Consider Before You Write a Business Plan,” a practical, "real world" guide to making the transition from employee to entrepreneur; and Cheers to Your Success: Women On The Rise and Owning Their Destiny,a book all about moving your vision forward. The women in this powerful anthology give a vivid introspective look into how they defied the odds to achieve success.She spent seven years as a Project Director and business consultant for a women’s non-profit economic development organization that focused its mission on empowering women to start and grow successful businesses. She continues to serve as a volunteer local and online SCORE counselor since 2004. SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. In addition, Sylvia has held positions of leadership on the board of non-profit organizations and women associations and is currently on the Board of Advisors for Virginia College.Sylvia is married to Matroy Browder, Sr., a Senior Federal Border Patrol Agent with US Customs Border Protection under Department of Homeland Security and they are the proud parents of 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls; and 3 granddaughters.