Carmen and Luis, a power couple who navigated the challenges of starting over as newcomers in Canada. Carmen, a dietitian by profession, shares her story of transitioning from a regulated career to becoming a successful mompreneur. You'll learn how she identified a gap in the market for a healthy, plant-based baby food option and turned her passion into a thriving business. Alongside her supportive husband, Luis, who pursued a career in sales and marketing, this dynamic duo shares their insights on overcoming obstacles, embracing opportunities, and achieving entrepreneurial success in a new country.
Episode Highlights:
- From Newcomer to Entrepreneur: Carmen and Luis’ inspiring journey to Canada and her path to entrepreneurship.
- Identifying the Gap: How Carmen recognized the need for a healthy, plant-based baby food option in the market.
- The Power of Mentorship: The invaluable role of mentors and support networks in their entrepreneurial journey.
- Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood: Carmen’s insights on managing the demands of being a mompreneur and raising a young family.
- The Mompreneur Mindset: Essential mindset shifts and strategies for achieving success as a mompreneur and newcomer.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace patience and perseverance in your journey as a newcomer entrepreneur.
- Seek out mentorship and support networks to guide and inspire you along the way.
- Identify gaps in the market and turn your passion into a viable business opportunity.
- Develop a strong “why” and purpose to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
- Cultivate a growth mindset and be open to learning and adapting as a newcomer entrepreneur.
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In this episode, we cover:
- 00:00 – Journey to Canada: Luis and Carmen’s Inspiring Transition
- 03:08 – Career Reinvention: Luis’ Path to Professional Fulfillment
- 17:15 – Regulated Professions: Carmen’s Unconventional Route to Entrepreneurship
- 26:53 – Plant Baby: Solving a Need, Creating a Legacy
- 30:28 – Redefining Success: Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- 34:30 – Proud Achievements: Impacting Lives, One Sip at a Time
- 38:35 – Balancing Act: Mastering the Art of Mompreneur-ship
- 40:50 – Overcoming Obstacles: Perseverance in the Face of Adversity
- 43:50 – Entrepreneurial Anecdotes: Lessons Learned from Hilarious Mishaps
- 45:17 – Message to Newcomers: Wisdom, Hope, and Tactical Advice