Gina Rivera joins Miesha Tate for a real conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it actually takes to build something from nothing. From growing up in the salon industry to launching Phenix Salon Suites, Gina shares how a single moment of adversity pushed her to stop playing small and go all in on herself.

They get into the early struggles of balancing motherhood and business, why most people stay stuck in comfort, and how being told “you’re not good enough” can either break you—or fuel everything. Gina opens up about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding her life, and the mindset shift that helped her scale a nationwide brand while staying true to her passion.

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Chapter Markers:

07:30 – Growing Up in the Salon Industry

15:10 – Opening Her First Salon as a New Mom

24:30 – “You Don’t Have What It Takes”

33:45 – Turning Doubt Into Drive

42:50 – Losing Her Mother & Hitting Rock Bottom

52:10 – Building Phoenix Salon Suites

01:00:30 – Taking Risks & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

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