Ever been told you're too young or inexperienced to start a business? My guest for this episode is Helena Andre, a 22-year-old student who started her business-with-a-purpose when she was studying abroad! Needless to say, Helena and I talk a lot about travel in this episode, and she also shares her best tips for starting a business with a deeper mission and education component.
Helena's brand, Just Smile Global, spreads awareness on plastic pollution and sustainability through sales of their eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes! For every toothbrush purchased, they donate a pencil to underprivileged youth in South America!
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SHOWNOTES
- (2:09) Helena was studying abroad in Japan
- (6:10) Business inspiration for Just Smile Global came from a trip to Thailand
- (8: 24) Helena’s business and where she sees it going in the future
- (10:16) A lot of people are not aware of plastic pollution, and when you are not aware of an issue then you don’t really understand why you should change.
- (12:34) How to get involved and impact your world
- (15:07) Helena’s biggest personal success.
- (16:05) Helena is 22 and is still in school--you’re never too young or inexperienced to start a business!
- (17:30) Advice on starting a business being so young
- (20:38) What Helena’s next level of success looks like
- (22:27) Traveling is Helena’s biggest passion ever!
- (26:20) Advice to listeners on your personal journey to success when you’re just getting started
- (30:55) Advice for traveling to Belgium!
- Your team when you have a business is vital. Being able to share your passion with other people is really important!
- (33:40) Its’ really important to allow yourself to make some mistakes.
- (34:22) Business prioritization
Links Mentioned
Helena's Instagram@justsmileglobal
Helena's Websitejust-smile.co
