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Getting Ahead in Arkansas | Work, Family, and the Path Forward with Anna Beth Gorman

What does it actually look like to build a career, raise a family, and get ahead in Arkansas today?Andy sits down with Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, for a wide-ranging conversation about work, money, and opportunity across the state.They get into:💸

Hosted by Andy McNeillWith Anna Beth Gorman· 52 min · Apr 6, 2026

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What does it actually look like to build a career, raise a family, and get ahead in Arkansas today?Andy sits down with Anna Beth Gorman, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, for a wide-ranging conversation about work, money, and opportunity across the state.They get into:💸 The real cost of childcare and how it shapes family decisions📊 Why most women are working, but many still struggle to build long-term wealth🚀 The rise of women-owned businesses in rural Arkansas🤝 How relationships and access, not just funding, make or break a business🗳️ Anna Beth’s experience running for statewide officeIt’s a grounded look at how people are actually navigating life and work here... and where there’s still room to grow.👉 Follow Free Arkansas for more conversations about the people and ideas shaping our state.

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