Joining us today, we have Ramona Hall, Owner and CEO of Philips concessions, headquartered in Miami, Florida. Ramona is a mother, a great friend, a dynamic leader, a mentor, an incredible entrepreneur, a community advocate, connector, and an overall amazing woman. In our discussion, she explains what it was like for her to start a business as a young single mom and how she made it work despite the adversity that she faced. She talks about her family, how she prioritizes quality time with her daughter, and how she has helped her son through his struggles with drugs. We cover how Ramona has been impacted by failure, how failing in business is vastly different from failing in relationships, the hurt she experienced when a friendship of 19 years came to an end, and how she used the energy from this bad experience to drive her forward. We feel we gained a lot from her insight and wisdom, and hope that you will join us for this profoundly dynamic, authentic, direct, and unapologetic conversation.

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Ramona Hall and her role at Phillips Concessions and in her community. 
• Ramona’s advice to her former self: Start earlier. 
• What it was like for Ramona to start a business as a young single mom.
• How she made it work despite the adversity that she faced.
• How young people want an ‘instant life’ or instant reward without the hard work.
• Why she refers to her daughter as “the mini CEO” and how they prioritize quality time.
• Her son’s LGBTQ status and his struggles with drugs.
• The time Ramona found a drug dealer in her house and how she handled it.
• The importance of understanding that there’s only so much you can do for your kids.
• A quote by Ramona and how she has been impacted by failure.
• How failing in business is vastly different from failing in relationships. 
• Ramona’s experience of a friendship of 19 years dissolving.  
• How Ramona used the energy from this bad experience to drive her forward.
• The challenges of balancing friendships with both working women and stay-at-home moms.
• Why Ramona considers herself a giver and the value that she places on being able to give.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ramona Hall

Phillips Concessions

Chatting With My Amigas Website 

Chatting With My Amigas Email

Chatting With My Amigas on Instagram