Throughout the month of March, the CAN BE Innovation Center is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting its female clients. In this short Q&A, we sat down with one of our incubator tenants, Megan Sterenchock from Stray Threads Screen Printing, to reflect on her journey and what it means to be a female entrepreneur.

For those who might not know your story, tell us who you are, what your business is, and why you became an entrepreneur.

Hello! I’m Megan Sterenchock, the founder of Stray Threads. I’ve been in the screen printing world for the past 10 years. My first job out of college was for a bigger, local screen-printing company, and I’ve done artwork for other local printers over the years. As a t-shirt and hoodie enthusiast, I’ve also been on the consumer side of ordering shirts and merchandise for companies. I love nothing more than a well-designed shirt printed on a nice soft and cozy garment! 

In what ways do you think being a female entrepreneur has influenced your approach to business?

Being a female entrepreneur has taught me to be resilient and persistent. I’ve learned the importance of collaborating with others and building a supportive community. It has also shown me the value of inclusivity in how I interact with others.

What advice would you give to aspiring female entrepreneurs just starting out?

It’s never going to be the perfect time to start, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before you do!

Can you recommend another local female business leader you shop with, look up to, or would like to promote?

Ashley Evert at Halogen Hair Co. 

For more information about the CAN BE Innovation Center, or starting a business within the Greater Hazleton Area, visit canbe.biz or contact Nico Makuta at nmakuta@hazletoncando.com.