In this powerful and inspiring conversation, Monique Rodriguez, founder of Mielle Organics, shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned on her entrepreneurial journey. From bootstrapping her company and surviving tough financial challenges to making history as a Black female founder maintaining majority ownership after partnering with private equity, Monique's story is all about resilience, faith, and authenticity. She opens up about overcoming backlash, balancing family and business, building with her husband, and the importance of mentorship, discernment, and abundance. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, this conversation is filled with gems you don’t want to miss!

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Lessons in Dark Times and the Cost of Growth
2:00 - The Retail Struggles No One Talks About
4:15 - From a $2 Million Hole to Major Growth
7:25 - Getting into the Right Rooms and Building Community
10:00 - Choosing the Right Opportunities and Saying No
12:36 - Selling the Company: Excitement, Faith, and Guidance
16:17 - Handling Backlash and Trusting God’s Plan
22:42 - Staying Grounded and Keeping Real People Close
29:23 - Building an Empire with Your Partner
39:05 - Monique’s Top Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs