We’re excited to welcome Barbara Clarke Ruiz, CEO of BC Swirl Incorporated, to the podcast! Barbara takes us through her amazing career in the global activewear world, where she’s worked with giants like Adidas, Nike, and Eleven by Venus Williams. From her early days to leading big projects like designing for Walmart and boosting sales with Kohl’s Tech Gear, Barbara’s story is packed with big moves and bold choices. She also shares her leap into entrepreneurship with her pet treat brand, Lick You Silly, and her latest adventure in children’s book publishing. This episode is full of real, practical insights for anyone dreaming big in business!
Get to Know Barbara:
https://www.facebook.com/barbara.c.ruiz.3
https://www.instagram.com/barbaraclarkeruiz/
https://linkedin.com/in/barbaraclarkeruiz
Lick You Silly Pet Products:
https://www.facebook.com/lickyousillypetproducts/
https://www.instagram.com/lickyousillyyumyum/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lickyousillypetproducts
Time Stamps:
01:10 Barbara Clark Ruiz's Impressive Career Journey
02:19 Early Career and Major Accomplishments
06:22 Navigating Challenges and Success in the Activewear Industry
11:53 Collaborating with Venus Williams
15:07 Transition to Entrepreneurship: Lick You Silly
19:27 Building a Successful Pet Product Business
23:42 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
28:35 New Ventures and Final Thoughts
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