Resilience and Persistence – Advice – Part 32

·         Natalie (Natty) Bernasconi - Embrace Challenges and Stay Authentic

·         Patricia Recarte - Persevere Through Challenges

·         Nithya David  - Trust and Persevere

·         Yasmin Cuesta - Perseverance and Problem-Solving

·         Maria Fernanda Orozco Olarte - Believe in Yourself and Dream Big

·         Susan Vong - Push Through Self-Doubt

·         Dr Poonam Arya - Cultivate Resilience

·         Kelly Donovan - Embrace Change and Work Hard

·         Hina Umer - Persistence Leads to Success

·         Neha Sikder - Persistence Amid Doubts

·         Shalmali Haldipurkar - Resilience and Instincts

Embrace Challenges and Stay Authentic

drawn from my own journey for women starting or advancing their paths in business:

1. Embrace Your Unique Perspective: Your voice and vision bring valuable diversity to the business world. Use your unique insights as strengths.

2. Build Resilience: Entrepreneurship tests endurance. Embrace setbacks as growth opportunities and wear resilience as your armor.

3. Trust Your Intuition: With endless advice around, your intuition remains a trusted guide. Listen to it when making decisions for your business.

4. Seek Mentorship and Community: Surround yourself with mentors and peers. They offer support, wisdom, and grounding reality checks.

5. Nurture Your Passion: Keep your passion alive while ensuring mental and emotional well-being. Replenish yourself through learning, hobbies, or mindfulness.

6. Be Authentically You: Authenticity sets you apart. Stay true to your values, vision, and self, building trust with clients and your audience.

7. Embrace Failure as a Teacher: Failure holds invaluable lessons and is a critical part of growth. See it as a teacher, not an adversary.

8. Lean into Courage: Every day, find the courage to take risks, speak up, and embrace personal growth as part of the entrepreneurial journey.

Your path is uniquely yours. Hold your vision, ground yourself in values, and face challenges with resilience and passion—the world awaits the impact only you can make.

Natalie (Natty) Bernasconi, Founder, Social By Natty

Persevere Through Challenges

Perseverance and resilience are the main keys to success. There are moments when everything will seem very dark with no light at the end of the tunnel, but it's in those moments where you see the best out of you, and where the best leaders shine and companies grow. As an example, out of the 12 companies in my accelerator program, only 4 of us are still in business, and not because our ideas were better than others, but because we pushed hard when the toughest challenges arose. Entrepreneurship is not only about great ideas and funding, but also about being able to overcome difficult situations. We all have it in us, so never give up!

Patricia Recarte, Founder, KADO

Trust and Persevere

Being an entrepreneur is a lonely job. The only thing you can trust is your Instincts. So be aware and be alert. You will have to pick up yourself and get up from every fall and every hurt. But it will be victorious

Nithya David , Founder, Upstream

Perseverance and Problem-Solving

For those facing similar challenges, I would encourage you to never lose hope and always believe in yourself. Hard work, dedication, and perseverance can lead to incredible achievements. Seek out opportunities, educate yourself, and be open to learning new skills. Surround yourself with a supportive network and never be afraid to dream big. Your background does not define your future, and with determination, you can overcome any obstacle. Always remember that the stars will align if you work hard and stay focused on your goals.

Yasmin Cuesta, Founder, Y&S Digital Growth

Believe in Yourself and Dream Big

Here are some essential recommendations for female entrepreneurs based on my experiences:

1. Build a Committed Team: Surround yourself with collaborators who bring both expertise and enthusiasm for your business vision. A strong, aligned team is critical to achieving success.

2. Have a Clear, Actionable Strategy: Develop a strategy with a concrete plan for execution. Define your path, follow it diligently, and be ready to assess and adjust as needed.

3. Pursue Your Passion: Engage in work that excites you daily. When your passion aligns with your business, it feels less like work and more like a meaningful pursuit.

4. Network with Experts: Build a network of knowledgeable professionals to advise you. Consider forming an informal board to guide you, learning from the experiences of others.

5. Commit to Lifelong Learning: Keep expanding your knowledge and skills. Continuous learning is key to staying adaptable and growing alongside your business.

These principles will help you navigate challenges and build a sustainable, fulfilling venture.

Maria Fernanda Orozco Olarte, Founder, CONSULTA MX

Push Through Self-Doubt

Susan's advice to young women aspiring to be entrepreneurs or already navigating the entrepreneurial landscape is multifaceted. Firstly, embrace your unique perspective and experiences. Your diversity is your strength in problem-solving and innovation. Secondly, cultivate resilience. Entrepreneurship can be challenging, but setbacks are opportunities for growth. Learn from failures, adapt, and persevere. Thirdly, seek mentorship and networking opportunities. Connect with experienced professionals who can offer guidance, support, and valuable insights to help you navigate the entrepreneurial journey more effectively. Additionally, never underestimate the power of your voice and vision. Believe in your ideas, advocate for yourself, and confidently communicate your goals and aspirations. Finally, don't shy away from taking calculated risks. Entrepreneurship inherently involves uncertainty, but with thorough research, strategic planning, and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone, you can turn risks into rewarding opportunities for success.

Susan Vong, Founder, Poxy Clinical, LLC.

Cultivate Resilience

Have confidence in your abilities and trust your instincts. Follow your passions and pursue business ideas that genuinely excite and inspire you. Your passion will fuel your motivation and drive your success. Embrace failures rather than viewing failure as a negative outcome,. It is about recognizing it as a valuable learning experience and an opportunity for growth.

Dr Poonam Arya, Founder, Tsyaa-A Women Clothing Brand

Embrace Change and Work Hard

My advice to those aspiring young female entrepreneurs would be that if you have an idea you believe in, make the first step and everything will follow. I think when you have a big idea, you want everything to happen at once. You should breakdown your end goal into smaller achievable daily goals, i.e. send 3 emails to supplies, set up an email address etc. These smaller tasks will accumulate into something tangible. You'll be surprised how much you can achieve in a week by breaking it all down. Keep going, you can do it!

Kelly Donovan, Founder, Stay and Escape Ltd

Persistence Leads to Success

Never give up! I started as the BD head of my company, which was founded in late 2022, and in a span of 1 year, with unstoppable efforts, my company was able to get more than 50 clients and more than $35k revenue. In fact, our repeat customer rate is around 10% already within 2 years.

Hina Umer, Founder, Beyond the Valley

Persistence Amid Doubts

Don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't achieve something. The game of business is a matter of hard work, consistency, and human connection. Connect with people. Learn. Grow. Let people doubt you. But most importantly, don't let their words keep you down. Remember the reason why you started, and everything will fall into place.

Neha Sikder, Founder, Desoire

Resilience and Instincts

My advice to young women aspiring to be entrepreneurs, or those who already are, is to believe in your vision and stay resilient, no matter the obstacles you face. The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with challenges, but each hurdle is an opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate. Surround yourself with people who inspire and challenge you, and never shy away from asking for help when you need it. Remember, your unique perspective is your strength. Trust your instincts, be bold in your decisions, and don't be afraid to carve out your own path. Success doesn’t come overnight, but with persistence, passion, and dedication, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Embrace the journey, celebrate the small wins, and always keep your eyes on your goals.

Shalmali Haldipurkar, Founder, BK Solutions and Specialities