Welcome back to the Conquering Constraints podcast with your host, Kelly Stacey. In today’s special episode, Kelly is joined by her good friend, Paula Hermanny, the Founder and CEO of ViX. Paula shares her journey as an entrepreneur, highlighting resilience, authenticity, and the importance of embracing failure to achieve long-term success. She also discusses her commitment to empowering women through skill-building initiatives, reflecting her deep belief in giving back and nurturing talent.


Founder and CEO of ViX Paula Hermanny, a Resort and swimwear brand. The ViX brand reflects Brazil's vibrant spirit and exquisite craftsmanship, resonating with women globally. Her commitment to producing detail-oriented and high-quality designs has always been unwavering. 

In addition to her leadership at ViX Paula Hermanny, she opened Casa ViX in Petrópolis, Brazil. Their flagship program, centered around embroidery and sewing training, is committed to empowering local women and safeguarding traditional craftsmanship. Casa ViX stands as a symbol of education and opportunity.

Beyond her career, she is a passionate traveler, cook, nature and ocean lover, and a devoted mother of two wonderful children.


Learn more about Paula:
Web: http://www.vixpaulahermanny.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-hermanny-72a26322
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vixpaulahermanny/?hl=en



Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:38) Paula’s advice to young entrepreneurs
(2:57) On having the persistence, courage, and financial discipline in business
(11:05) Staying true to the brand's DNA and values
(18:36) Evolution of marketing strategies
(24:04) Collaboration with Bianca Brandolini
(27:05) The struggle of balancing business and family life
(30:17) Rebuilding a business after a major setback
(35:12) Expanding the brand and maintaining a vision
(38:20) Launching a program to empower women through education and entrepreneurship
(41:24) The importance of following your passion and staying authentic
(45:15) Outro

Welcome back to the Conquering Constraints podcast with your host, Kelly Stacey. In this insightful episode, Kelly dives into the three critical areas where businesses often struggle, leading to stagnation or decline. Drawing from years of experience in turning around companies, she shares practical strategies to ensure your business thrives. Whether you're a founder, department head, or looking to enhance your business acumen, this episode is packed with valuable advice that could make a big difference. Don’t miss out!


Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:03) Knowing your numbers
(3:47) Knowing your people
(8:44) Siloed businesses
(16:08) Takeaways
(19:41) Outro

Welcome back to another episode of the Conquering Constraints podcast with your host Kelly Stacey. Today, she delves into the often overlooked challenges faced by entrepreneurs as they navigate business growth. Drawing from over two decades of experience in transforming fashion and lifestyle brands, Kelly emphasizes the importance of identifying core competencies early on in business development. She sheds light on the common pitfalls entrepreneurs encounter, such as overextending themselves and neglecting strategic team-building. Kelly's insights highlight the pivotal moment when businesses must reassess their structures to sustain growth and avoid stagnation. Tune in to discover how to strategically position your business for long-term success amidst the demands of rapid growth.


Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:13) Emotional and operational hurdles faced by entrepreneurs
(4:25) The evolution and need for structured team development
(7:30) The significance of defining core competencies
(9:04) Recognizing pivotal moments in business scaling
(11:49) Building sustainable business structure through strategic team development
(15:38) Outro

Welcome to the first episode of the Conquer Your Constraints podcast with your host Kelly Stacey. Join her as she dives into the critical topic of leadership and its impact on business success. Drawing from her extensive experience in turning around struggling companies, Kelly categorizes leaders into three types: the friend, the fear-based, and the family-based leader. 
She discusses how each type affects the overall performance and morale of a team, sharing personal insights and experiences from her own leadership journey. Kelly advocates for a family-based leadership style, where trust, constructive feedback, and a caring approach foster an environment of growth and development. This episode provides valuable advice for leaders seeking to create a positive and productive workplace, urging them to reflect on how they would want to be led and encouraging a balance of care and accountability in their leadership practices.

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:41) The friend leader: Characteristics and impact on the team.
(3:46) The fear-based leader: Consequences of leading with fear.
(5:53) The family-based leader: Kelly’s personal approach and evolution.
(12:07) Thoughts on balancing friendship and leadership in a business setting.
(12:50) Outro