Her Story
About Emma
Emma Westerhouse serves as an executive assistant at Calder Capital, a nationwide mergers and acquisitions firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, she manages calendars for meetings, plans events, maintains CRMs, and provides contract management along with other support to the sell-side team. Prior to joining Calder Capital about a year ago, she spent five years in construction, where she developed expertise in project management, administrations and office operations. This experience inspired her to start her own business, Westerhouse & Co., which provides flexible support for business owners who need an extra set of hands without the commitment of a full-time employee. She earned a Michigan real estate license and is actively involved in mentoring through National Women in Roofing and National Association of Women in Construction, including a mentoring circle and speaking at events. Additionally, she volunteers at the Kent County Animal Shelter, walking dogs. Her educational background includes studies in physical therapy and athletic training, which she pursued before pivoting to business due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Emma
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Do it, and take everything with a grain of salt. Any feedback you get, take accountability for mistakes, and just use that to improve yourself. Because everything you are told, it will make you better. They just don't always say it in the most polite way, so it will also make you stronger.
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