Do what you love
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Are you a part of the 40% of women who make up the new entrepreneurs in the United States? Whether you were a part of the great resignation or not, women have eagerly sought out ways to work for themselves and have become more successful in their trade than ever. Check out today's T Time to learn some great tools to be successful as your own boss.
00:23 Twanna introduces guest speaker, Melissa Meyer.
01:15 Twanna asks Melissa to share her journey of entrepreneurship.
02:08 Melissa shared that coming back from maternity leave her boss did not let her work from home and that was not going to work for her family.
03:01 When working for different office jobs, "You tend to work with a lot of different personality types," Melissa said. That experience has helped her gain an understanding of different opinions and perspectives
04:07 Being an entrepreneur can be lonely and difficult. Twanna asks Melissa who has influenced her during her entrepreneurship journey.
05:02 Melissa shares that her father taught her to have the grit and tenacity to not give up even when giving up is an option.
06:42 2021 has been known for The Great Resignation and Melissa mentions that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in freelance people in the workforce.
07:27 Twanna asks Melissa how faith has played a role in her entrepreneurship.
08:04 Melissa shares about the impact of waiting on God from the beginning of her entrepreneurial experience.
10:01 Melissa shares the many challenges entrepreneurs face.
12:28 Having a moment where you can do a time audit is crucial for Melissa to feel like she has work and home-life balance.
17:30 Melissa gives encouragement to women who may be contemplating starting or growing their own business.
20:50 Melissa closes in prayer.
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