In this conversation, Melissa Lahti shares her journey as an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of freedom, learning from failures, and the value of sharing knowledge with others. She discusses her experiences in various businesses, the challenges of balancing family life with work, and her passion for coaching women in business. Melissa encourages listeners to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and learn from their experiences to help others grow.
Takeaways
Melissa is an eternal entrepreneur, obsessed with solving problems.
Freedom is a primary motivator for Melissa in her business endeavors.
She emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and sharing those lessons.
Melissa has navigated significant life changes, including divorce and remarriage.
She believes in the value of community and teaching others from personal experiences.
The podcast was created to provide a creative outlet and share business insights.
Melissa has run various businesses, including a food truck and network marketing.
She encourages listeners to embrace their creativity and not fear failure.
Melissa aims to show how to do business, not just tell what to do.
She invites listeners to share their stories and questions for future discussions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Melissa's Entrepreneurial Journey
02:25 The Importance of Freedom in Business
04:52 Navigating Life Changes and Business Seasons
06:14 Learning from Failures and Sharing Knowledge
09:39 The Value of Perspective in Business Stories
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About the Podcast: Her Story. Her Journey is where fictional storytelling meets real-world business inspiration. Each episode shares a short, emotionally rich story designed to help you move forward in your own entrepreneurial journey, whether you're just starting or starting over.
I'm Melissa, a successful business owner, mom of six, and business coach with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and 7 years coaching women just like you. I've built multiple income streams from home while raising a family, and I believe in learning through story, because stories stick. If youâve ever felt like business advice wasnât made for your life, youâre in the right place.
Keywords
entrepreneurship, freedom, business, life changes, coaching, learning from failures, perspective, creativity, community, women in business
