Embark on a journey with Joanna Sherrow, a beacon of entrepreneurial fervor, whose saga from the Philippines to the beating heart of the U.S. tech and design industry is nothing short of awe-inspiring. As we unwrap her eight-year adventure across the Pacific, you'll witness the sheer tenacity and brilliance required for immigrant businesswomen to stake their claim in the competitive world of startups. Joanna, with her unwavering commitment to create and capitalize on opportunities, transforms from a shoe store employee to a revered business leader and a paragon of self-made success.
This episode takes a deep look into the core ethos that drives Joanna: a proactive engagement with life's challenges and a relentless pursuit of her dreams. Her philosophy of building from the ground up and inviting her team to share in her vision illustrates the quintessential entrepreneurial spirit. Joanna's personal narrative weaves through the trials of integrating into a new community, the triumph of ascending from retail to the realm of social media influence, and the boldness of starting her own full-service design business. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability, continuous learning, and belief in the mantra, "everything is figureoutable."
Finally, we turn the spotlight onto EmpowerSoft, Joanna's latest innovation set to revolutionize small business operations. Here, she infuses her spiritual guidance into her business acumen, even amidst the turbulence of 2023, proving that a purpose-driven work ethic can balance with savvy strategic insights. Joanna's musings on overcoming adversity, celebrating victories, however small, and her candid advice to fellow entrepreneurs, culminate in a compelling narrative that is bound to motivate and guide any listener daring to turn their vision into reality. Join us as we applaud a woman who truly embodies the spirit of empowered entrepreneurship.
📣 Get in touch with Joanna:
💼 LinkedIn: joannasherrow
🌐 Instagram: savvy_chic_design
📚 Facebook: savvychicdesign
📺 YouTube: joannasherrow
Referenced books:
📖🚀Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, https://amzn.to/48xTpEh
📚 RECOMMENDED readings and programs:
🧠 On Mindset - Soundtracks: the surprising solution to overthinking, https://amzn.to/40W2zHv
💬 On Communication - The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message, https://amzn.to/3N1c56g
📈 On Scaling Your Business through Synergies - Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork, https://amzn.to/4a7USlQ
🎧 Listen to the show:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66x3kimKtCA4dSHE51IOEj?si=486ebbd41f284f3d
🍏 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/un-expectedly-successful-the-podcast/id1691434992
💌 GET IN TOUCH WITH ME
🎓 Learn about my Online Academy, Her Path to Purpose and Profit, at drgriselda.com
💼 Economic Development Consulting: ascendostrategies.com
Who I AM:
I am Dr. Griselda Martinez, your transformational business coach, speaker, and consultant dedicated to empowering seasoned professionals like you to step confidently into entrepreneurship. After reaching the peak of my career, I realized my true calling was not in the corner office but in guiding women to unlock their purpose through business ownership.
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