• How to Leap Fearlessly into Business Ownership: Insights from Heidi Lewis-Ivey

  • Jul 19 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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  • Ep. 156 Heidi Lewis-Ivey, a pioneering franchise owner in Boston, shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a black woman entrepreneur in recruiting. Discussing challenges, triumphs, and her dual identity as an award-winning author, Heidi offers insights into changing careers, helping others with job searches, and her impactful anthology "Black Girl Cry." Tune in for tips on resume building, interview prep, and living fearlessly. Host Maryann Rivera-Dannert leads the conversation, delving into personal growth, diversity, and achieving milestones through entrepreneurial programs. Key Takeaways: Career Transition: Heidi's strategic shift from finance to owning a recruiting franchise in hospitality showcases the importance of aligning business ventures with personal values and community needs. Interview Preparation: Emphasizing the need for a well-crafted resume, professional email addresses, and thorough company research to improve chances of landing job interviews. Literary Impact: The anthology Black Girl Cry serves as a powerful medium to share experiences of bias and racism, aiming to amplify the voices of Black women. Living Fearlessly: Heidi's approach to living fearlessly involves taking bold leaps and embracing her authentic self, thus paving the way for personal and professional growth. Notable Quotes: “I've got fear in one hand and courage in the other. Now watch me leap.” - Heidi Lewis-Ivey “Owning the recruiting firm allows me to put people in my community to work.” - Heidi Lewis-Ivey “Remember that the interview is not just about the company interviewing you, but it's about you also interviewing the company.” - Heidi Lewis-Ivey About the Guest: Heidi Lewis-Ivey is a dynamic relationship builder and transformative leader known for her specialization in human resources, organizational effectiveness, and diversity and inclusion. She is the first Black woman to own a Patrice and Associates franchise in the Boston area, a firm focused on hospitality recruiting. With a rich background in finance and technology, she is also an award-winning and multi-bestselling author. Heidi is deeply committed to diversity, social equity, and fostering a sense of belonging. Resources: Heidi Lewis-Ivey on Facebook Books by Heidi Lewis-Ivey: Can I Rest a While? - Available on Amazon Black Girl Cry - Available on Amazon Patrice & Associates: Patrice & Associates Website Chapters: 0:00 Journey to Business Ownership with Heidi Lewis-Ivey 5:47 Essential Tips for Job Seekers and Interview Preparation 11:47 Networking and Accountability in the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Program 14:58 Heidi Lewis-Ivey's Journey from Journals to Award-Winning Books 20:08 Living Fearlessly: Embrace Courage and Leap Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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