Navigating Entrepreneurship: From Ballet Dreams to Business Realities

In this episode, Erin Cummings shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur and her current research on mindfulness in women entrepreneurs. She discusses her background in ballet and how she transitioned to yoga and opened her own studio. Erin also talks about her real estate investment company and her graduate program in entrepreneurship. She highlights the challenges and passion in entrepreneurship and encourages listeners to have self-awareness and balance in their entrepreneurial journey.

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Takeaways

• Entrepreneurship is challenging and requires self-awareness and boundary-setting.

• Transitioning from one career to another can lead to unexpected opportunities.

• Mindfulness and mental health practices are important for women entrepreneurs.

• Passion and a balance between heart and mind are crucial in entrepreneurship.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

03:42 Becoming an Entrepreneur

09:26 Transitioning to Yoga and Opening a Studio

18:11 Taking Over the Yoga Studio

19:24 Real Estate Investment Company

23:00 Graduate Program in Entrepreneurship

24:22 Researching Mindfulness in Women Entrepreneurs

26:14 Challenges and Passion in Entrepreneurship

27:42 Conclusion and Call to Action

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