In this episode, Liz Fiedler interviews Mary Bruno, a letterpress printer, about her journey in starting and growing her small business. Mary shares how she took over her father's letterpress printing equipment and turned it into a successful venture. She discusses the importance of honoring her father's legacy and the deep connection she feels with him through her work. Mary also reflects on her personal growth and the validation she has received for her accomplishments. The episode highlights the power of grief and loss in shaping one's path and the importance of finding joy and purpose in the midst of pain. Liz shares her journey of starting a farm and transitioning from a day job, becoming a nurse practitioner, and building a successful business. She discusses the challenges she faced and the support she received from her late husband's friends. Liz emphasizes the importance of evolving and adapting to change, as well as the need to hire help and delegate tasks. She also highlights the significance of honoring family history and legacy. Mary and Liz discuss the value of learning from experienced individuals and the empowerment that comes from figuring things out. They both emphasize the importance of trusting the process and having confidence in one's abilities.
Takeaways:
Grief and loss can lead to personal growth and the discovery of new passions.
Honoring the legacy of loved ones can provide a sense of purpose and connection.
Personal achievements and growth should be acknowledged and celebrated.
It is important to attend funerals and support others in their time of grief. Starting a business requires evolving and adapting to change.
Hiring help and delegating tasks is essential for growth.
Honoring family history and legacy can be a driving force in business decisions.
Learning from experienced individuals and figuring things out can be empowering.
Trusting the process and having confidence in one's abilities are key to success.
We share inspiring stories to help you move forward and grow through your grief, and help give insight so you can better support that friend or family member going through something tough.
Thank you for blooming & growing with us.
