In this episode, we have with us Dr.Jeanne, an incredibly talented South African entrepreneur currently based in Portugal. She is the founder of two incredible businesses, Figgi Life and Figgi Beauty. 

you don't have an ‘off moment’, you have to be aware of the signals your body is sending you, what your intuition is telling you... 

Key Takeaways 

#1 Don't Give Up on Your Dreams

Life will always be full of obstacles and setbacks, but giving up on your dreams means you end up losing your potential for success as well as personal fulfilment. So no matter how weird your business plan might sound to someone, or how ‘unconventional’ it may appear, if you know you can pull it off, go for it.

#2 Prioritise Mental Health

I can't stress this enough, you need to prioritise your mental health, no matter how hectic your life gets. If you have childhood trauma or difficulty managing your anxiety or any other such issue, please consult a therapist, and get the help you need. Invest in yourself, it will pay off well!

#3 Setting boundaries is important.

A common mistake that many entrepreneurs make is not setting boundaries, overworking themselves, and not being able to say no. Remember, if you continue skipping the much-needed me time and overstressing yourself, you will eventually have to face burnout. 

Timestamps 

0:23-1:43

Jeanne begins with an introduction of herself as well as the businesses she has set up. She also talks about her background in criminal law and humanitarian work and running a consultancy for the past 15 years. 

2:30-2:47

Jeanne shares with us her story of origin, and her professional life before she got into entrepreneurship.

2:53-12:18 

Early childhood trauma, when left untreated can result in a lot of mental health complications in the later stages of your life. Having dealt with this firsthand, Jeanne shares the difficulties that came along with her panic disorder diagnosis, how it broke her, and the struggles involved in treating it.

14:47-16:36

Jeanne talks about some of the realisations that came along with starting her skincare business, figgi beauty, and how her challenging mental health conditions contributed to its creation. 

20:23-21:57

Jeanne shares valuable advice for anyone who is going to start a product-based business: ‘Whatever you think its going to cost, add 30% and if you don't have that to begin with, then try and find a different way to do it.’ 

Quotes

“I wanted figgi to be a place for me as well where I can just be honest, it doesn't make me bad at what I do, it doesn't make me less than anyone else, it just makes me different. So, I wanted to be able to say, this is me, this is how I am wired and I'm always going to be wired this way.” -Dr. Jeanne

Jeanne | Skincare Creator & FIGGI Founder (@jeanne_figgilife) • Instagram photos and videos

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