Women face various employment challenges involving gender-related issues in the workplace, research indicates that women working in male-dominated fields actually are more likely to report higher levels of stress, more missed days of work, higher rates of working when unwell, and lower levels of productivity. Marcela Lida is an inspiring entrepreneur I met in Virginia Beach who has inspired me and others in her entrepreneurial journey as a single-mom, energy, and confidence to succeed against all odds. She will share her experience and hopefully, it will help others in their journey. I'm sharing my perspective alongside Lida's. Instagram: @lmarcelasilva_ & @jessemeester