Female Founders_Soleil Magazine_Iss5

I’m constantly thinking about ways I can add
value to people’s lives in a more impactful way.
It is feels wonderful placing a candidate in their
dream job and/or helping a family find their
perfect nanny so they can feel at ease!
What are you trying to improve on?
I’m not great at asking for help.
How do you balance giving to others with
having enough for yourself?
I have strong professional and personal
relationships based on loyalty, authenticity, and
staying committed to my word. I’ve learned that if
I don’t take care of myself, I’ll have nothing to give
others.
What kind of advice would you give to someone
starting a business?
Talk to as many entrepreneurs as you can and
learn more about potential pitfalls because
discovering early on what not to do is invaluable.
Also, it’s important to conserve money, even if
you have an abundance. I watch people pay a
fortune for website builds etc., and most of these
things you can do on your own. Learning how to
be self-sufficient and knowing the ins-and-outs of
your industry is key. Most businesses evolve over
time, so being flexible, proactively working out
kinks and having a sound exit strategy is key.
Nobody wants their business to fail, but don’t let
that stop you from trying your best because it
usually opens doors to bigger possibilities.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
y goal is to focus on new business growth, and
eventually have a mid-size staff of directors for
each division of my company executing the
day-to-day activities in order to properly scale my
business.
always shine through eventually. With dating, my
philosophy to set the bar low -- for instance, no
makeup from the beginning – showing up
authentically as yourself from the start attracts
like-minded people. Also, always honor your
word….there’s an unspoken value to that and
I can’t say enough about how important it is to
keep your commitments. Being vulnerable is
hard, but I do it by sharing personal things about
my life. I like to engage people in ways that makes
them happy.
Have you ever been burned?
When you’re deeply involved, there’s no way to
avoid it sometimes.
What’s your best practice for bouncing back?
I visually cut the cord. I have an abundance of
relationships, and believe everything is energy,
so I foster healthy relationships by sticking with
friends through both the good and bad times.
You seem like a student of life and someone
defining success on her own terms.
I never really had a formal education. I graduated
high school early, took courses on base while I
was in the Marine Corps, and I received my
Associates degree before joining the workforce at
age 18. My cousin, on the other hand, was top of
his class at San Diego State, and when he tried to
get a job with me at Prudential, he wasn’t able to
because he didn’t have any work experience. I’m
not saying to forgo an education, but I’ve
experienced life through a different lens, I’ve
learned on my own how to conduct business,
hold conversations with Ivy League grads, heads
of state and celebrities because of my ongoing
and persistent quest to learn more and work hard.
You are a real relationship cultivator, what is
your secret?
My rule of thumb when it comes to friendships is
that if I can’t see them being in my life ten years
from now, then what is the point of putting in the
energy now. I do the same for my business
relationships. I like to focus on the long term.
I believe in being authentic, and not putting on a
front because let’s be honest: your true self will