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The Women Who Builds Digital Course
A step-by-step roadmap to starting, scaling, and surviving in construction & contracting.
Latest Episodes
The Disconnect Is the Crisis: How NYC Ignores Small Businesses & Residents with Ramses Frias Part 2
In this follow-up episode, host Preet Kershaw is joined again by Andrew Saviolis to continue their eye-opening conversation with NYC Council District 25 candidate Ramses Frias. They dive deeper...
From Block to Ballot: Ramses Frias on Taking Back NYC & Reviving Small Businesses
In this episode, host Preet Kershaw, joined by Andrew Saviolis, sits down with Ramses Frias, candidate for District 25 City Council, to discuss the ongoing issues affecting Queens —...
Small Business Survival: Insurance, Lawsuits & Fraud – What You Must Know (with Miranda Fischer)
In this episode, host Preet Kershaw, joined by Andrew Saviolis, sits down with guest Miranda Fischer, an insurance expert at Alliant, to break down the realities of insurance in...
Certification- Compliance – Protection
How to get MWBE certified in New York City – Common pitfalls in business setup and how to avoid them – The importance of LLC publications, share certificates, and...
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Miranda Fischer, CRIS
Miranda is a recognized leader in New York’s construction insurance and surety market, known for her deep industry expertise and unwavering client advocacy. She specializes in guiding firms within the AEC space through the complex political and operational landscape that defines building in New York. Her impact on the industry has earned significant recognition. Miranda was selected as a Long Island Business News Leaders in Business Finance Awards honoree in 2025. In 2026, she was recognized as a Risk Insurance Power Broker and as a Hot 100 and Elite Women Award Winner by Insurance Business America. These distinctions reflect her leadership, influence, and commitment to advancing standards in construction risk management. Miranda serves on the Board of Directors for the Women Builders Council and Co-Chair of the Risk Management Committee, is Treasurer and Officer for Professional Women in Construction, and contributes to several committees within the Subcontractors Trade Association, the Association of Builders and Contractors and New York Building Congress.
Natalie Williams Grant
Natalie Williams Grant is a dedicated business consultant with over 15 years of experience guiding entrepreneurs through the complex process of obtaining Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) certification. With a strong understanding of state requirements and compliance standards, Her expertise lies in simplifying what can often feel like an overwhelming process—breaking down certification requirements, documentation, and eligibility into clear, actionable steps. Natalie is passionate about helping small business owners, particularly women and minority entrepreneurs, gain access to opportunities that can elevate and legitimize their businesses.
Natalie brings a hands-on, results-driven approach to supporting entrepreneurs at the foundational level—helping them establish credibility, navigate certification pathways, and confidently step into new business opportunities.
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Emma Thomas
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Earn Palmer
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Halie Jackson
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The Cat
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From Block to Ballot: Ramses Frias on Taking Back NYC & Reviving Small Businesses