(Family Series) "You don't have to be qualified to be qualified," says our guest, Charlynda Scales. This single mom is a serial entrepreneur, women's advocate, and philanthropist. She talks about rising above stereotypes and breaking through bias ceilings; are you curious what they are?

Get over the hump every Wednesday with a new "Heartbeat in Relationship Conversation" episode. Join the Diversity Duo for all the feels and then ask yourself, “Do I judge a book by its cover?”

The CEO of Mutt's Sauce somehow found time to sit down with #thediversityduo between running a company, changing diapers, and helping to solve hunger problems. So, we asked how she does it all as a single mom.

She takes us on the journey to some of her darkest moments and how she overcame them. What was her motivation to do so? How did she not just give up?

The Diversity Duo gets a rare opportunity to see through the lens of a woman business owner. She took this company from zero revenue during the pandemic to transforming it into an ecommerce success, all while creating social connection. 

Charlynda goes on to explain why "box checking" can limit you in your business, relationships and being a parent. 

Sitting down and digging deep with her, we find her story to be both inspirational and thought provoking.

Some things to know: 

There are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S.

This figure represents 42% of all companies in the U.S.

Women own 4 out of 10 businesses, and these businesses generate about $1.8 trillion annually.

Yet women still experience gender bias, limited funding, and lack of support 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/21/overcoming-some-of-the-barriers-to-women-entrepreneurship/amp/

Single Mom Myths:

They got what they deserved 

They are on welfare and do it for welfare checks

They are raising kids in broken homes

https://www.google.com/amp/s/bluntmoms.com/stereotypes-single-mother/amp/