If it’s anyone that shows entrepreneurs how to survive life’s school of hard knocks, it’s Hershey Hilado.

Hilado was only 12 years old when she first faced death. Her father was Murdered by her uncle, leaving her to co-parent her 7 siblings in extreme poverty in Iloilo, Philippines. Taking desperate measures, she dropped school and turned to notorious street gangs and petty theft just to put food on the table. She was arrested up to 6 times per month.

Today, at 25, she’s proudly founded multiple international clothing brands (revamp.com.ph), invested and consulted a few dozen businesses worldwide and one of the most in-demand and youngest inspirational speakers. Her creative services and fashion products are sold globally in over 15 countries and she is continuously nominated for numerous Entrepreneurship awards.

From being homeless to creating a business empire that ranges from fashion to tech she capitalized on her marketing expertise but also her grit to make things happen – she has punctuated her partnerships and resources with the world’s influential entrepreneurs that exists today and is now on the path in teaching others do the same through her mentorship programs.

Tune in this week’s MMS podcast episode as we learn the untold hardships of a highly influential entrepreneur Hershey Hilado.

 

In this episode you will learn...

• How to rise to the top from little to no resources
• How to adapt and survive to change and difficult circumstances
• Why it’s important to put yourself first, before serving others

Quotes:

“When I started my own business I realised it’s okay to be selfish and think about your own dreams as well - you gotta to be selfish to be selfless”

“In order to do more good and impact more people you need to value your time, value yourself”

“I never even got the chance to experience a normal ‘childhood’ because my whole life, my mentality was – to ‘survive’… But it’s become my greatest asset to this day”

Call-to-action:

What’s 1 selfish thing you need to do in order to become selfless?