FEATURED SPEAKER
RO SIMMONS
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RO SIMMONS
Visionary. Motivator. Creator. These powerful words are but a glimpse into the DNA of serial entrepreneur and highly sought after business strategist, Ro Simmons.
As early as her junior high years and even well beyond, Simmons exhibited leadership qualities indicative of a limitless, go-getting businesswoman. Determined, she entered the realm of cosmetology as a hairstylist, and then, in 2011, doubled up on her workload to manifest her aspirations.
During the day, she managed six stores as a merchandising supervisor. By night, Simmons made time for her first love, training clients at Live Your Life - a gym and physical fitness center that she launched in Dallas the same year. By 2013, Simmons had transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship.
Also during this time, Ro competed in pitch competitions to raise capital for her businesses. She finished 1st place in 2016 for the Capital One Getting Down to Business Program. In the same year she finished in 1st place for the Women's Resource Network, collecting a total of 5 thousand dollars in cash and prizes.
In March 2018, Simmons launched Business Lounge Dallas (BLD), as the only black and female-owned co-working space in the state of Texas. Since its inception in the bustling town of Addison, BLD has assisted over 100 clients with business ideas and launches - predominantly event spaces - in areas such as Chicago, South Carolina and internationally in Nigeria.
Historically staking her claim, Simmons aims to foster innovation – offering event rentals, monthly workshops, coaching sessions, and strategic support for entrepreneurs and small business owners from all over the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. As an event host, keynote speaker and community leader, Simmons is committed to the success of not only Business Lounge Dallas – but to the entire entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem as a whole.
Visionary. Motivator. Creator. These powerful words are but a glimpse into the DNA of serial entrepreneur and highly sought after business strategist, Ro Simmons.
As early as her junior high years and even well beyond, Simmons exhibited leadership qualities indicative of a limitless, go-getting businesswoman. Determined, she entered the realm of cosmetology as a hairstylist, and then, in 2011, doubled up on her workload to manifest her aspirations.
During the day, she managed six stores as a merchandising supervisor. By night, Simmons made time for her first love, training clients at Live Your Life - a gym and physical fitness center that she launched in Dallas the same year. By 2013, Simmons had transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship.
Also during this time, Ro competed in pitch competitions to raise capital for her businesses. She finished 1st place in 2016 for the Capital One Getting Down to Business Program. In the same year she finished in 1st place for the Women's Resource Network, collecting a total of 5 thousand dollars in cash and prizes.
In March 2018, Simmons launched Business Lounge Dallas (BLD), as the only black and female-owned co-working space in the state of Texas. Since its inception in the bustling town of Addison, BLD has assisted over 100 clients with business ideas and launches - predominantly event spaces - in areas such as Chicago, South Carolina and internationally in Nigeria.
Historically staking her claim, Simmons aims to foster innovation – offering event rentals, monthly workshops, coaching sessions, and strategic support for entrepreneurs and small business owners from all over the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. As an event host, keynote speaker and community leader, Simmons is committed to the success of not only Business Lounge Dallas – but to the entire entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem as a whole.
