Gather Your Flock! Hatching the Power of Female Entrepreneurship

September 10, 2026

Get ready to hatch some serious business success! In this high-energy episode of Cape Ann Conversations, host Jim Unis sits down with the incredibly empathetic and outgoing Emily McCavanaugh, co-founder of the Creative CHIXX Collective, along with Dana Leavitt. Born out of a desire to smash the isolation and loneliness that so often plague female entrepreneurs, this thriving community has grown from just seven women in a living room in 2013 to a powerful network of over 500 members across the North Shore. Emily breaks down how the collective acts as a vibrant business incubator, helping women conquer everything from verbose mission statements to the dreaded imposter syndrome through organic, relationship-driven mentorship.

The excitement is palpable as Emily dishes on their upcoming flagship conference at the beautiful Floriana venue in Ipswich. Designed to feel like a warm hug, this isn’t your average stuffy corporate event—it’s a hands-on, multigenerational strategy fest where a curated group of 100 women roll up their sleeves to solve real business challenges alongside top industry experts. Complete with ticket discounts for women who “gather their flock,” a registered nonprofit status focused on affordable education, and a post-conference “nest in recovery” sound bath, Creative CHIXX is redefining how women build empires. Plus, Emily drops the details on their turnkey “CHIXX Chats,” allowing local brick-and-mortar shops to host their own monthly meetups and drive foot traffic. If you are a female business owner looking for community, connection, and growth, this episode proves that having the right people in your corner changes everything!