Some people think that the key to success lies within their daily routines. Do you agree with this, and if so, what is your daily routine?
More than a daily routine, I think there is a benefit to having a daily plan. I start every week with a Sunday evening review of all my upcoming appointments and obligations for the week and then create a plan of attack for each day. Since my daily schedule can vary so much (some days I have speaking engagements, others involve private groups or consultations, while some days I focus on writing, creating, and other “behind the scenes” office work), I can’t always follow an exact daily routine. That being said, I do make sure to start each morning with some quiet reflection and my beloved iced matcha latte. I also try to get in at least an hour of exercise in the morning, but if my schedule doesn’t allow it, I’ll work on the exercise at a different point in the day. I’m also a big proponent of sleep, so I try to get eight hours of sleep per night. Each day may look a little different, but there is always a plan to keep me on track.
Looking back at your teenage years, did you have any entrepreneurial interests?
I didn’t think so at the time, but in retrospect, it was pretty entrepreneurial to be a new driver and advertise my carpooling service to local families from my school. I charged a fee for driving underclassmen to and from school— it was enough money to pay for my gas and to make spending cash for my weekend entertainment. I also did bookkeeping and office work for my parents, both of whom were entrepreneurial, and I babysat and worked in retail.
Is there a specific time of day when you feel most productive?
The morning!
Do you think there is one character trait/skill that is important to have in order to become a successful entrepreneur in today’s world?
Most importantly, believe in yourself and your ideas. There will always be naysayers and people who will question you or even try to discourage you, so trust in yourself and surround yourself with cheerleaders.
Has being a woman in the business world affected you positively or negatively, and how so?
I have loved being a woman in the business world because I have seen firsthand the extent to which women go out of their way to help female entrepreneurs. I was able to build my business quickly because women believed in what I was doing and promoted my work. What a gift!
What is one major goal that you wish to achieve by 2030?
To write a book— preferably a best seller!
Who is your biggest influence, and why?
My biggest influence are the young people with whom I’m lucky enough to work through ADOLESSONS. I’m pretty sure I learn as much from them as they do from me. They are my “why”. They challenge me in the best of ways, have led me to grow professionally and bring me so much joy.
If you could pick one female entrepreneur, who would you say is your biggest inspiration?
I honestly can’t pick just one. For me, the biggest inspiration comes from other experts in fields that intersect with mine. People, mostly women, who have left traditional professional roles in order to start something special. Collectively, they are my most inspirational mentors.
What has been the most formative advice you have received and why?
Your network is your greatest strength. I have found this to be so true and put energy into cultivating my existing relationships and making new connections, both personal and professional.
What has been the most impressive/memorable question anyone has ever asked you?
What’s next? I’m always thinking about the next steps in my business and for my family. I love to look forward and plan ahead. That being said, one thing I’ve really been working on in recent years is being more present in the moment.
If you have siblings, are they also entrepreneurs?
I don’t have siblings.
Do you think the drive to become an entrepreneur is born with or is learned?
I definitely think it is learned. Or sometimes even stumbled upon and then encouraged. I believe that we all have the capacity to be entrepreneurial, but temperament and environment play a huge role. I have been fortunate to have had wonderful role models in my immigrant parents, who came to the US with nothing more than a suitcase and built a beautiful life for our family, thanks in no small part to their entrepreneurial spirit.
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