Q: What is your business?A: Women’s Business Solutions; I help women get promotions. Q: What was your upbringing like?A: Had a previous career as an educator/administrator. Currently, state president of a women’s organization. I am a longtime advocate for women’s causes. Q: What was your inspiration to become an entrepreneur?A: My passion for women’s equity and having the time to pursue this passion. Q: What do you enjoy most about what you do?A: Leveling the playing field for women and seeing them succeed. Q: What is an example of the work that you do?A: Providing practical strategies/tips for women in the workplace – individual, groups, and speaking engagements. Also providing written materials – books, e-courses, etc. Q: What is one of your biggest accomplishments?A: Being a strong advocate for women and elected as state president for a women’s organization. Also that I earned my doctoral degree later in life. Q: What does a day-in-the-life of “YOU” consist of?A: Coffee. I do my best “thinking” in the mornings so I work on launching this business and state president materials. Afternoons find me thinking ahead and reading professional materials. After dinner – my low time – relaxing. Q: What entrepreneurial hacks have you developed to stay focused and productive in your day-to-day?A: I am self-driven, intelligent, and well educated. I know my best times of the day to accomplish what is needed. I have a priority list that keeps me focused. I don’t have time of “fluff” and keep my boundaries. Q: How does being an entrepreneur affect your relationships with your friends and family?A: I am single and live alone. My time is my own – except for visits with friends and family – which is under control. I do have my priorities in order. Q: How do you achieve work-life balance?A: For many years I have been on my own and really enjoy the freedom is provides. I have already raised my family. Yet, I am spiritual and rely on those practices to ground me. I do have outside hobbies which adds to my balance. Q: What’s the single most important reason for your success?A: My passion. Q: What’s the biggest thing you struggle with as an entrepreneur?A: Social media. I need to get awareness out there. I need to “get” in front of my specific audience. Q: What did you learn from your biggest failure?A: Learn from my mistakes – I don’t want to repeat them. Q: What was the best piece of advice you ever got? The worst?A: Best- Be yourself – don’t let anyone take that away from you. Worst- Girls are to behave according to societal expectations. ![]() Penny is one of our sponsoring members. You can find out more about her business and services at www.womensbusinessolutions.com or send her an email to connect.
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