Nicole Bowman-Farrell, a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohicans, never thought she would start her own business even through her father, also a tribal member, ran a construction and logging business for more than 25 years.

But now Bowman-Farrell, 34, is the owner of a nationally-recognized small business. Bowman Performance Consulting provides scientific research and analysis to help tribes, women and minorities get ahead.

It's not a stretch for Bowman-Farrell, 34, a champion bodybuilder from Wisconsin. Several years ago, she won several titles and even competed for a spot on the Olympic bodybuilding team. She said she applies her competitive spirit to her business dealings.

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