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Have you recently started a business, or are you considering taking the leap to start? Do you find yourself alone or overwhelmed in the whirlwind of early challenges in your Entreprenista journey? Well, you’re in the right place - Startups in Stilettos is for you. Learn what it takes to grow your startup, from your peers in the startup world, and those who are in your shoes (or stilettos, if you will)
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Gloria Govan on Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries
Startups in Stilettos
49 minutes
4 weeks ago
Gloria Govan on Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries
“I’ve had to prove myself ten times harder just to be taken seriously, but I never let that stop me. If anything, it pushed me to build something that speaks for itself.”In this episode of Startups and Stilettos, host Ingrid Zapata-Read sits down with entrepreneur and community builder Gloria Govan. From navigating male-dominated industries to balancing life as a mom of five and founder of multiple ventures, Gloria shares her unfiltered journey of resilience, innovation, and building with intention.Gloria is redefining what it means to create brands that prioritize wellness, movement, and authentic connection. She opens up about the challenges of earning respect in boardrooms, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and how failure has shaped her path to success.What we talked about:Feeling the Burnout [4:29]From Corporate to Entrepreneur [9:56]Mentors Throughout Life [20:48]Healthy Home Lifestyle [29:33]Evolving with the Times [35:08]
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Have you recently started a business, or are you considering taking the leap to start? Do you find yourself alone or overwhelmed in the whirlwind of early challenges in your Entreprenista journey? Well, you’re in the right place - Startups in Stilettos is for you. Learn what it takes to grow your startup, from your peers in the startup world, and those who are in your shoes (or stilettos, if you will)
We’re meeting you where you are to get you through your biggest challenges and toward your biggest goals. From the team behind the Entreprenista podcast, tune in to Startups in Stilettos as you take steps to build your startup from the ground up.
So what can you expect from Startups in Stilettos? Each week, we’ll interview a startup founder in our community to uncover their early challenges, learn from the solutions they’ve found, make new connections, and strategize for the future growth of their business. You’ll walk away with practical tips and resources to help you along your journey and a new community member to connect with through the Entreprenista League!
