What would be your advice for women looking to launch their own companies?
I’m sure what traditional business advice consists of because I created my own path and blazed a trail that I am still following. I didn’t craft an airtight formal business plan or even really evaluate the traditional business metrics prior to diving into business with Mama Glow. I think in some instances a healthy dose of naiveté helps to jumpstart you along your course before you have time to start second-guessing yourself and whether you’re capable of such a feat. I saw a need and was called to do this work. I’m glad I didn’t wait for the “right moment” to start. It was and has been a learning process the entire journey. I am a single mom raising a son in NYC and growing a business in tandem. There are always so many balls in the air when you’re an entrepreneur and the biggest challenge for me was and still is “time management.” I have learned the value of my time and the necessity of delegating tasks and surrounding myself with a trustworthy and exceptional support team. I come from a legacy of women who do it all and take care of everyone, so rewiring myself to create more space for brilliance was key. Surround yourself with a sister circle of support and mentors who can help guide you.
