by GSD Entrepreneur | Jan 30, 2019 |
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Our guest today is kind, calming, and unassuming, but don’t ever let that make you think she is missing any piece of what it takes to be a GSD Entrepreneur. Marion Blount is one of the lucky ones who grew up in Hawaii in an artistic, creative family. After getting her undergrad at Swanee, she pursued her Master’s Degree in Special Education. After working for a couple years as a teacher,. she then wanted to spread her creative wings so she started a blog that turned into both an online store and a brick and mortar retail location. Having run that successfully for 5 years, she closed that company, Open Door, down and started another company, Eddis & Co., where she now does social media marketing. This episode is full of nuggets, laughter, and lots of inspiration. We hope you enjoy!
Follow Marion and Eddis & Co.:
- Instagram – @eddisandco
- Facebook –
by GSD Entrepreneur | Jan 23, 2019 |
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Cokie Berenyi lives her life based on her deep-seated belief that true, deep joy is not found in the comfort zone. She is full of life, full of adventure, and full of wisdom. She is mother of two teenage girls, owns two financial investment companies, started two non-profits, has written two books, hosts a podcast, and is known as the “Financial Samurai”. As you might imagine, very little grass grows under her feet. She told us one of her favorite words right now is “badassery” and one of her least favorite words is “busy”, both attributing to how she tackles each day. Cokie loves food, wine, travel, stray dogs, goat cheese, tennis, and alpine mountaineering. She is currently climbing the 7 summits of the world having recently summited Denali and just made the announcement that she’s climbing Everest in 2020.
Ways to connect with Cokie:
- Instagram – @cokieberenyi
- Facebook
- Purchase her book, Perfect Day
- Listen to her Perfect Day Podcast
- Check out her financial investment firm, Alphavest
by GSD Entrepreneur | Jan 16, 2019 |
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Amy Kay is a gentle soul with an eye for simplifying things. It was that eye that helped her start her business, de-cluttered. She has a passion to create space, both figuratively and physically, because she believes that where there is space, there can be more freedom. Amy cares about the earth maybe a little more than the average person, but always kindly invites, never forces, you to think differently. To think before you waste. A favorite quote of hers is “Live your life, not your stuff’s.” In this episode, we talk about ways to care more about this earth we’ve been given, and dive into how to get rid of all the stuff so we’re not so overwhelmed.
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Link Amy recommended on show:
- Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
by GSD Entrepreneur | Jan 8, 2019 |
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Leslie Haywood is an absolute gem of a human. Just listen to some of her highlight reel – she was raised an army brat so moved around a lot, worked in management in the corporate world, became a mom, had a lightbulb moment for a new product, got diagnosed with breast cancer, had a double mastectomy, was on the first season of Shark Tank, her Dad died suddenly while filming for show so she flew back to the East Coast, got invited back to Shark Tank, got a deal with Robert, then was invited by the producers to be on Beyond the Tank. After successfully building her company, Grill Charms, she negotiated a licensing deal with her kitchen design manufacturer, and now is focused on managing the properties that she owns with her husband, Jason. If you’ve ever thought of inventing a product, have been through hardships in your life, or just want to live every day to the fullest, this episode will no doubt inspire and motivate you to appreciate each moment of every day.
Leslie’s Book Recommendation – The Mom Inventors Handbook, by Tamara Monosoff
