{"id":32622,"date":"2025-01-21T16:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T00:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/?p=32622"},"modified":"2025-01-21T16:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T00:39:14","slug":"gem-of-jewels-where-cheer-dreams-take-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-wbc.org\/es\/2025\/01\/gem-of-jewels-where-cheer-dreams-take-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Gem of Jewels, Where Cheer Dreams Take Flight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
At\u00a0Gem of Jewels<\/em>, the energy is electric. Athletes of all ages are nailing stunts, letting out cheers, and finding their confidence along the way. This is more than just a cheerleading program, it\u2019s a family. Samone Rankins, the founder of Gem of Jewels, created it to be a space where everyone feels welcome, supported, and celebrated.\u00a0\u201cI started this for the underdogs,<\/em>\u201d Samone explains. \u201cThe ones with so much potential but just needed someone in their corner to believe in them.<\/em>\u201d

Samone\u2019s love for cheerleading goes way back to her days at Cal State Northridge, where she cheered from 2010-2014. She was the Captain and President. But it wasn\u2019t an easy ride. Samone started with zero stunting or tumbling skills, but by the time she graduated, she was the team\u2019s strongest base. That transformation shaped her approach as a coach. She knew firsthand how a little belief and a lot of hard work could completely change someone\u2019s game.
After college, Samone spent years coaching and building cheer programs, over 10 of them! By 2018, she was ready to take everything she\u2019d learned and create something of her own. That\u2019s when Gem of Jewels came to life.

What makes Gem of Jewels so special? It\u2019s more than the amazing cheer routines or the competitive teams, it\u2019s the vibe. From beginners to advanced athletes, everyone is welcomed with open arms and treated like family. \u201cIt\u2019s a home away from home<\/em>,\u201d Samone says. \u201cIt\u2019s a place where athletes can grow, both on and off the mat.<\/em>\u201d

Of course, running a business comes with challenges. While Gem of Jewels is thriving, Samone is still dreaming big. Right now, she operates out of borrowed spaces, but her goal is to lease a permanent location where she can expand her offerings, serve more athletes, and create job opportunities in her community.

That\u2019s where the\u00a0NEW Women\u2019s Business Center<\/em>\u00a0comes in. They\u2019ve been a huge help, offering resources and guidance to turn Samone\u2019s dreams into a reality. From organizing her finances to creating a timeline for her goals, the center has been there every step of the way. She has accumulated over 15 hours of training events and counseling sessions since she became a client. \u201cAs an entrepreneur, you\u2019re in charge of staying disciplined, which isn\u2019t always easy,<\/em>\u201d Samone admits. \u201cThe weekly meetings and support from the center keep me focused and on track.<\/em>\u201d

Samone\u2019s vision for Gem of Jewels is crystal clear. She\u2019s building more than a cheerleading program, she\u2019s creating a space where athletes can thrive, families can connect, and her community can grow stronger.In Samone\u2019s Words \u201cNew Women\u2019s Business Center is an amazing program that\u2019s been keeping me consistent with my goals and providing amazing resources<\/em>.\u201dSamone\u2019s journey with Gem of Jewels proves that passion and perseverance can take you far. She\u2019s already created something amazing, and with her drive and the support of the New Women\u2019s Business Center, the sky\u2019s the limit for Gem of Jewels.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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