VCWoman Achieve 2025 Mentor Spotlight – Samantha Stewart

Name: Samantha Stewart | Business/Profession: Owner, Certified Pies
Please share a little about your background, personally and/or professionally.
I left my 15 year career as a Sales consultant to open a restaurant. We just celebrated our 1 year brick and mortar anniversary and can’t wait for many more years to come.
Please share more about your current position and place of work. How have you grown professionally/personally in this role?
I am a full time business owner. Operating a Certified Pies. Owning a business is a like being on a never ending roller coaster, but you keep going forward. You test your strength in the low parts and hold your hands up in praise during the high times.
What drew you to being a mentor for an entrepreneurial group curated for non-men? How has being a woman or non-binary individual impacted your professional journey?
The will be my 2x mentoring following 1x Menteeship and the connections are lifelong and you will truly grow as a person and business.
What are three things you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with my kiddos and husband.
What is your go-to piece of advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone looking to you for guidance?
Just keep moving toward the right direction! Everything happens for a reason, and will only make you better.
What is a professional achievement that you are most proud of, and why are you proud of it?
Being a Mentor to some amazing women owned businesses. It’s a great feeling to see others your are connected to achieve their dreams along with you.