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The Franchise Leader:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danessa-itaya-cfe-87397615/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2024s-top-women-in-franchising-danessa-itaya-2725466" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Danessa Itaya</a>, PresidentThe Company: <a href="https://bioonefranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2024s-top-women-in-franchising-danessa-itaya-2725466" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bio-One, Inc.</a>1851 Franchise talked with Itaya about her journey in franchising, her accomplishments in the industry and the strategies she suggests for franchisors looking to empower and support female franchisees this year.“I have the opportunity to serve on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchise.org/about-us/women-in-franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2024s-top-women-in-franchising-danessa-itaya-2725466" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">IFA Women’s Franchise Committee</a> which is awesome. You get to surround yourself with these amazing leaders in franchising. Being able to really build those networks is pretty awesome,” said Itaya. “Find your people. Find your tribe.”Watch the interview above or on&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/iUroDjhRx90?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=2024s-top-women-in-franchising-danessa-itaya-2725466" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">YouTube.</a>

Top Women in Franchising in 2024: Danessa Itaya

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Each year, 1851 Franchise does a roundup of the most influential and successful women in the franchising industry. In this installment, we speak with Danessa Itaya, president of Bio-One, Inc.

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