95: Becoming a Business Powerhouse Despite Life-Altering Challenges (interviewing Gwendolyn Young)

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Craving the freedom of running your own business? Tired of drudging through long hours or answering to a boss? Dive into this episode where Maria Moore flips the script and puts Gwendolyn in the hot seat, sharing her transformative journey into entrepreneurship. Get ready for an eye-opening revelation as Gwendolyn spills the beans on the realities of managing a service-based business and living with an autoimmune disorder. If you want to know the truth about entrepreneurial life, this episode promises to deliver just that!
Topics Covered:

• Starting a business after being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus
• Understanding your motivations for starting a business
• Aligning your business with your desired lifestyle
• Gwendolyn shares how mentors helped her get to where she is and how she will help challenge YOU!

Gwendolyn Young is a seasoned Business Operations Expert who thrives on managing the backend of businesses. Her enthusiasm and dedication are truly infectious.Back in 2013, Gwendolyn was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus, which forced her to retire from her corporate job.
During her recovery, she found herself asking, "What am I supposed to do? How can I care for myself, do something I love, and still contribute financially to my family?" The answer came to her clearly: "It's in your hands." Reflecting on her nearly 15 years of corporate experience in admin and operations work, she started researching opportunities in the virtual space. To her delight, she discovered an entire online industry that needed her skills.
Read more about Gwendolyn's impressive accomplishments here, and let us know which of the 7 fun facts about her are your favorite! (We definitely agree with number 6!)
What are your reasons for becoming a business owner? I'm excited to hear how my journey will help you lead behind the scenes!
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