Welcome to Live In The Bloom with Tae and Taish šø. In this episode, we sit down with Patricia Opurum, an inspiring executive in the oil & gas industry AND the owner of Eternal Spa, a luxe self-care destination in Houston.From growing up on Houstonās Northside with no plans of attending collegeā¦ to leading global teams for a major oil and gas company and launching a thriving spa business, Patricia shares her journey of resilience, ambition, and legacy-building. Find out what it literally means to be a Boss Chick!For the ultimate luxury experience...make sure you take care of your self care needs and visit Patricia's spa!š Eternal Salon and Med Spa is located at:1102 Delano St, Houston, TX 77003Follow on IG: @eternalsalonandmedspašš¾ Drop a comment to show Patricia some love and tell us what inspired you the most!š Donāt forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join the Bloom fam for more powerful stories from women who are BLOOMING in life, career, and purpose. š±#BossChick#BlackWomenInBusiness#WomenInSTEM #CareerGoals #EternalSpa #HoustonBusiness#womensupportingwomen#podcastforwomen#LivingTheBloom#womenempowerment#MentorshipMatters#leadershipforwomen#entreprenuership #BossChick #BlackWomenInSTEM #CareerGlowUp #EntrepreneurLife #SheDidThat #WomenInLeadership #podcastforwomen #YouTubeShorts #InspirationForWomen Time Stamps00:00 - Introduction01:03 - Boss Chick Moves: Executive & Entrepreneur02:06 - From Northside Houston to College Dreams03:49 - The Teacher Who Changed Everything06:29 - Engineering Beginnings07:02 - Frito-Lay to FMC to Chevron: Career Path10:56 - From Engineer to Executive: Thinking Like a Leader11:19 - Advice on Building Credibility in the Workplace14:48 - First Major Leadership Test 17:12 - Making the Move to California: Family & Culture Shock26:58 - The Power of Mentorship & Sponsorship30:02 - Speak Up: Advocating for Your Career Growth32:28 - Corporate Identity vs. Personal Fulfillment33:42 - Launching Eternal Spa: Her Passion Project36:02 - Black Women & the Hustle Mentality37:58 - Generational Wisdom & Drive41:02 - Why Entrepreneurship Matters44:10 - Eternal Spa Details & Services45:00 - Lessons Learned: Business & Leadership47:01 - Leveraging Corporate Skills for Entrepreneurship48:01 - Keep Your Paycheck: Donāt Quit Without a Plan49:10 - Global Boss: Leading from Nigeria & Running a Spa50:56 - Building Scalable Businesses vs. Side Hustles52:29 - Support Systems & Mental Health54:00 - Future Dreams