I have been fascinated with women who build their life and career and staying true to their life’s dream. One of them is Felena Hanson, an author, Hera Hub founder – I call business Spa for women! – and a gifted woman who has been sharing her knowledge and talents with thousands of other women.
Felena Hanson is a long-time entrepreneur and marketing maven. Her 20-year career has spanned from technology start-ups to digital marketing agencies. Some of her former clients include DirecTV, Epson, CNN, and Union Bank. Before becoming an entrepreneur she was Director of Marketing for a venture-backed San Diego internet company that sold to America Online in 2003.
As Felena launched her first business, Perspective Marketing, she found her passion for supporting other female entrepreneurs through leadership roles with several professional women’s organizations, including Ladies Who Launch.
Her latest venture, Hera Hub, is a spa-inspired shared workspace and business accelerator for female entrepreneurs. This as-needed, flexible work and meeting space provides a productive environment for growing businesses.
Hera Hub members have access to a professional space to meet with clients and to connect and collaborate with like-minded business owners, thus giving them the support they need to be prosperous. The business supports hundreds of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits in over 16 industry segments.
She has three company owned locations in San Diego and licensed locations in Phoenix, DC, and Sweden, with more cities launching soon. Felena’s on a mission to support over 20,000 women in the launch and growth of their business by 2020.
Felena is a published author and international speaker. Her book, “Flight Club – Rebel, Reinvent, and Thrive: How to Launch Your Dream Business” is available on Amazon.
She is passionate about education, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of San Diego and her MBA from California State University Dominguez Hills. She taught Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and at California State University Dominguez Hills for the MBA online program for eight years.
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Hera Hub has received national media attention from publications such as Inc Magazine, BBC, Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, Bloomberg, Mashable, and the New York Times.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
“Women Who Mean Business Award” finalist – San Diego Business Journal, 2009 & 2012
“Women Business Owner of the Year” winner – National Association of Women Business Owners, 2012
“Women Who Move the City Award” finalist – San Diego Magazine, 2013 & 2014
“Women Advocate of the Year” winner – National Association of Women Business Owners, 2014
“Small Business Champion of the Year” winner – San Diego Small Business Administration, 2015
“Fastest Growing Business Award” winner – National Latina Business Women’s Association, 2016
“Cool Women Award” winner – Girl Scouts, 2017
13 thoughts on “Author, Business Hub Founder And Woman-Entrepreneur Felena Hanson”
Felana is a total inspiration, and proof of what you can do with a lot of hard work and motivation.
That’s great that Felena has been able to develop a business bringing small business owners together in order to help them grow. I can certainly understand why you would admire her grits and determination and how well she has done and all of the acclaim she has received.
It is nice to read about her and her work.It seems she is recognized by many organizations for her hard work.These awards prove that all!
It is great to see women building each other up like this. Having a spa inspired work environment sounds ideal!
She is such a hard worker. A lot of people should look up to her.
Wow! She sounds like an awesome woman! I love learning about successful women! Such a confidence booster!
I love to learn about successful Women. She has done such an amazing job. She is truly an inspiration to me.
Wow, she is an inspiration. I always look forward on women just like her. Such a great way to see the world positively and be motivated. Cheers to every working women and entrepreneurs!
It’s amazing what can happen when we as women build each other up instead of tear each other down! I love hearing great success stories.
Felena is definitely successful and the spa like workspace sound really awesome! Would love to visit one !
Wow what a lady, it sounds like she has worked amazingly hard and has gotten the rewards for it.
Wow, it’s not hard to see why Felena Hanson is so successful. This idea looks really interesting!
I have never been there but it sounds lovely! I really like the idea of women building each other up rather than tearing them down.