Mill Valley is known for its vibrant small business community, and we’re thrilled to welcome a new champion for local entrepreneurs: Bre Russell, founder of FemThrive and a seasoned Business Advisor & serial Entrepreneur. As a new member of the Mill Valley Chamber, Bre brings a wealth of expertise to help women-owned businesses thrive, scale, and achieve sustainable success. Some of you got to meet Bre at our last Happy Hour members event at the Portal!
Helping Women-Owned Businesses Scale with Confidence
With over 20 years of experience in business strategy, operations, and leadership, Bre specializes in helping female entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of growing and managing their businesses. Through FemThrive, she provides Business Advising, Fractional Operations Execution & Implementation Packages, offering tailored support in areas like cash flow management, pricing & profitability, recruiting & onboarding, lead generation strategies, and operational efficiency.
“Women entrepreneurs wear so many hats—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I know first hand as a seasoned entrepreneur. I ran my last company for ten years and sold it in 2024. My goal now is to help other women build scalable systems to reduce owner dependency, so they can grow without burnout,” says Bre. “I’m also very appreciative of the Mill Valley Chamber and everything they do to intentionally build such a supportive and kind community. It really is unique and I’m excited to be part of it.”
Your Fractional COO: Hands-On Support for Business Growth
Beyond 1:1 or team advising, Bre also works as a Fractional COO, partnering with business owners to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Whether a company is preparing for expansion, a transition, an exit/succession or a major growth phase, Bre provides hands-on leadership to optimize processes and maximize enterprise value. Some of Bre’s current clients based in the Bay Area include: Spot Pet Care, Level Set Films, Melifolla Dance Studio and more!
A Passion for Community & Collaboration
As a new Chamber member, Bre is excited to connect with local entrepreneurs, share her expertise, and contribute to Mill Valley’s thriving business scene.
“I’m passionate about building a community where women business owners feel supported, empowered, and set up for long-term success. Joining the Chamber is an incredible opportunity to collaborate and help businesses reach their full potential,” she shares.
Book a Complimentary Advising Session
To celebrate her launch in the Mill Valley business community, Bre is offering complimentary advising sessions for women entrepreneurs who want to explore how strategic advising and fractional operations support can accelerate their business growth.
💡 Interested in scaling your business with expert guidance? Connect with Bre at FemThrive and book a complimentary advising session today!
📍 Learn more at https://www.femthrive.com/ or reach out via Bre@femthrive.com.
📢 Welcome to the Mill Valley Chamber, Bre! We’re excited to have you as part of our business community.