Episode 216: Are you ready for some entrepreneurial Real (Reel)ness? This week, Natalie has the opportunity to connect with Lisa Mastela, the founder and CEO of Bumpin' Blends, for an inspiring conversation. In this episode, Lisa shares her journey from being a pre-med student to creating a successful business that offers delicious and nutritious smoothie blends. With no business or marketing background, Lisa's entrepreneurial path unfolded organically through her passion for nutrition and research. Discover how she turned her personal experience with managing symptoms and using food as a bio-hack into a thriving business. She lets us in on her mindset as an entrepreneur, the importance of setting goals, and the resilience needed to overcome challenges. Lisa also provides valuable insights on bootstrapping funding, acquiring customers organically, and navigating the influencer landscape. Tune in to gain practical advice and be inspired by Lisa's refreshing take on entrepreneurship. 

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