‘Be your own boss,’ they said. Here’s what they *didn’t* tell me. In today’s solo episode, I talk about the struggles that come with solo entrepreneurship. 

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(Music in this episode from Nangdo and Coleman Hawkins.)

In today’s episode, we talk about: 

• How Donna’s special needs daughter, Jillian, inspired perseverance and perspective in her life and business
• Overcoming guilt and finding rest as an entrepreneur 
• How Donna works hard to foster employee wellness at her Dallas-based company, Gardenuity

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Curiosity didn’t kill the cat — it made her very successful. This episode is for anyone who is wanting to try something new, but is afraid it’s too late.

In today’s episode, The Pillow Bar’s founder Merrimac Dillon and I get into:

• Being underestimated as an entrepreneur 

Merrimac Dillon is the Founder of Dallas-based luxury pillow company, The Pillow Bar. Dillon founded the brand out of a personal necessity and a gap to be filled in the sleep industry. The Pillow Bar exists to make sure every customer has the best night’s sleep possible from the sheets they curl up in, to the pajamas they relax in, to the pillow they lay their head on – even when they travel! The Pillow Bar and Dillon are Inspiring Your Dreamsℱ because they’re in the business of making sleep personal. 

 

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https://www.thepillowbar.com/

 

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https://www.instagram.com/thepillowbar/

 

Pitch your next big idea to The Pillow Bar team

[email protected]

 

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Curiosity didn’t kill the cat — it made her very successful. This episode is for anyone who is wanting to try something new, but is afraid it’s too late.

In today’s episode, The Pillow Bar’s founder Merrimac Dillon and I get into:

• Being underestimated as an entrepreneur 

Merrimac Dillon is the Founder of Dallas-based luxury pillow company, The Pillow Bar. Dillon founded the brand out of a personal necessity and a gap to be filled in the sleep industry. The Pillow Bar exists to make sure every customer has the best night’s sleep possible from the sheets they curl up in, to the pajamas they relax in, to the pillow they lay their head on – even when they travel! The Pillow Bar and Dillon are Inspiring Your Dreamsℱ because they’re in the business of making sleep personal. 

 

Shop The Pillow Bar 

https://www.thepillowbar.com/

 

Follow The Pillow Bar on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/thepillowbar/

 

Pitch your next big idea to The Pillow Bar team

[email protected]

 

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[Audio issue fixed!] Catalyst Creation founder Catalina Peña (formerly Facebook, Twitter, Asana) shares her experience being fired, being Afrolatina, and being ‘too much’ for those who wanted her to play the game.

In today’s episode, Catalina and I talked about: 

• Her journey to America and her experience as an Afrolatina 

Catalina Peña is a 1.5 generation Afrolatina entrepreneur focusing on helping black and brown professionals make their dreams career realities. She has worked in recruiting at FB, Twitter, a16z,& Asana to create pathways for hundreds of diverse professionals to break into Tech. 

 

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Check out her coaching business: https://www.catalystcreation.co/about

 

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[Audio issue fixed!] Catalyst Creation founder Catalina Peña (formerly Facebook, Twitter, Asana) shares her experience being fired, being Afrolatina, and being ‘too much’ for those who wanted her to play the game.

In today’s episode, Catalina and I talked about: 

• Her journey to America and her experience as an Afrolatina 

Catalina Peña is a 1.5 generation Afrolatina entrepreneur focusing on helping black and brown professionals make their dreams career realities. She has worked in recruiting at FB, Twitter, a16z,& Asana to create pathways for hundreds of diverse professionals to break into Tech. 

 

Follow Catalina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouscata/

Check out her coaching business: https://www.catalystcreation.co/about

 

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