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Tanya Miller of Tanya J. Miller, LLC.

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Take a walk down the path of these entrepreneurs, business owners and progressive women.

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TANYA MILLER OF TANYA J. MILLER, LLC

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Social Media: [dt_social_icons animation=”none” alignment=”default”][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”facebook” link=”http://facebook.com/TalkingwithTanya” /][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”twitter” link=”http://twitter.com/TalkingwitTanya” /][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”instagram” link=”http://instagram.com/TalkingwithTanya” /][/dt_social_icons][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3112″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tanya J. Miller is a speaker, life coach, author and founder of . Tanya has created a platform that focuses on helping others work through skills that can enhance their life, leadership, and the pursuit of passion, purpose, vision and destiny. Tanya J. Miller LLC includes resources and programs that will help people for years to come:

As an author, Tanya is dedicated to reinforcing her company’s mission in all the things that she produces. Tanya’s debut book and journal , helps you to recognize when you are someone who needs to “Get Out Of Their Head and Jump Back Into Life.”

is an additional extension of the company that provides courses, resources, and tools that are useful for life and leadership.  These courses include subjects on purpose, passion, vision, and destiny. Here, Tanya and her team help their customers define and live out your purpose, so you can set out on your vision, and pursue your destiny.

is the blog where you’ll find the company on social media daily. It is a place where you can go for motivation, inspiration, and encouragement for where you are at to help you fit the puzzle pieces of life together.

Tanya’s company strives to help their clients to live “life and leadership on purpose unapologetically.”

This Womeneur shares with us her career journey and her best advice for entrepreneurs

What inspired your journey into business?
I’ve had my blog for over 10 years now. I used to have a non-profit that we dissolved, but we kept the blog because I always loved to write and inspire, motivate, and encourage people. I also had a business consulting firm I dissolved years ago as well. I wanted to combine the two; I wanted to do life and leadership and help people figure out how best to do that. I wrote my book and journal, with others in the works as well. I wanted to create the best platform that would allow me to do it all. I started my business thereafter – December 2014; but really got going October 2015.

What steps did you take to start your business?
I took courses, got educated and certified in areas that I knew would help, build and assist my business. I did much research. I established my LLC, applied and received my copyright. I’m working on my trademark, and will follow up soon with 1 more of each to protect my brand and works.

What are your biggest fears?
I wouldn’t say I have fears; I don’t mind stepping out on faith. I just want to ensure that we build, grow, and succeed. I want to build our business in a way that we make money while we sleep.

What do you do to stay motivated when you feel like giving up?
I pray, I read, I relate with friends and family, I retreat and take time for myself to relax with friends and family, and I study and educate myself.

What are your weaknesses in business and how have you worked past them? 
I would say our weaknesses are the opportunities we’re working on this year as our #1 goals, which are brand awareness, recognition, and exposure to realize revenue.

What’s been most rewarding?
Helping people, seeing my name in print as a published author (lifelong dream), and knowing I still have more to write, say, and do. I’m/we’re enjoying the building, the ride, and the journey.

Who were you before you started your business?
Me. I use everything and all of me in every area.

If you had to do it again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
Nothing. It’s made me who I am; all of it.

What’s one good software or application you cannot live without?
Canva.com

What’s your secret to cultivating a relationship between you and your customers?
Relationship

Where do you see your business in 5 years?
Many published and best selling books; awesome and sought after online school; experienced and requested speaker and coach

What are 3 tips you can share with budding and current entrepreneurs/business owners?

  1. Sto saying when, and start it
  2. Don’t be afraid to try
  3. Learn as much as you can, and especially from your mistakes.

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Organization: The Key To Slaying Your Day

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[vc_row][vc_column][dt_fancy_title title=”AshleyElladesign.com” title_align=”left” title_size=”small”][vc_column_text]Ok, ladies now let’s get in formation, ’cause I slay. Prove to me you got some coordination. Slay trick or you get eliminated.–Baddeus Bey Knowles Carter

Let’s face it: Women of today are busy. Busier than we’ve ever been before. Once upon a time, women kept the kids and the house in order. Now combine that with the women of today, many of us single moms, who not only keep the home, but work full time jobs or run our own businesses. It can feel as if we have so much to do and so little time. We wonder how in the hell all these things can get done, looking and feeling a hot mess in the process. To make matters worse, we are bombarded with our favorite celebs or reality stars and wonder how they always seem so put together. How is it that their bodies always look toned, bronzed and so damn glossy. I want my skin to look effortlessly glossy frolicking on the beach too! Or that their business affairs are always up to par. Like anything they touch turns to gold, when I can barely get a call back on some freebies I offered a customer.

Often we compare our “needs editing version” to someone else’s highlight reel. We don’t take into consideration that they are blessed with a glam squad/team who dresses them, tells them what to eat, watch them babies, whips that booty in shape and advise them on business opportunities. Unfortunately, most women don’t have the disposable income to afford these services. However, that does not mean we can slack in life or not excel at things that will make us wonderful. My best piece of advice: Organization. It is time to get in formation. For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.

How many of us get home in the evening, tired from work, attempt to cook a meal with some nutritional value, do schoolwork and then just crash in the bed. Not preparing for the next day, not twisting or tying our hair up, fixing lunch, ironing clothes, or generally having things in place for the next morning routine to go smoothly. So what happens the next morning? We are scrambling around the house looking for this, searching for that and yelling at whomever can’t get with the program when a simple 15-20 mins that night before could have prevented this mess of a morning. Being organized helps you to not pull up to the drive-through four days out of the week in a dinner crunch. Why? Because you and/or honey prepped meals on a day off. Organization allows you to make healthier choices and ultimately save money.

You don’t have to go to the gym everyday, but 90 minutes of physical activity a week helps you to maintain your weight. Pick two days a week and do an hour and a half each time. Pick one activity a season for your kids, if you are doing it by yourself or carpool. Think you don’t have any clothes? Think again. Once a week pick up them clothes off the floor, wash and iron them, mix and match–tada–you are your own glam squad. Are you on the go in the morning and low maintenance of hair, yet want to keep it stylish? Braids are your best friend…or a curl wave weave.

The point is to run your life or watch your life run you. Too many people live day to day and we are not maximizing the time we have. The world is getting super competitive and we must step up, or get left behind. So, slay trick or you get eliminated, respectfully.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Helpful and Lawful Interview Questions

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Now that you’ve decided it’s time to hire new employees, how do you go about interviewing potential candidates? With so many laws defining acceptable hiring practices, it can be confusing to know which questions are permissible and which questions are unlawful. Before you get started, check out Three Tips for Hiring Employees in the New Year and then follow these sample interview questions to get you the information you really need while staying out of hot water.

 

Subject Lawful Unlawful
Age Any questions verifying that the applicant is old enough to work. How old are you?

How many years will you work before you retire?

 
Religion Questions are lawful so long as they are directly related to the applicant’s job requirements. Any questions about religious beliefs or practices that are not directly related to the applicant’s job responsibilities.
Gender/Sexual Orientation None. Men usually do this job; do you think you can handle it?

How do you feel about supervising women in this position?

Any questions about sexual orientation or gender identity.
Education Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent?

Do you have a university or college degree?

 What year did you graduate from high school?
Race or Color None. So, you speak Spanish, are you Mexican?

 

You don’t look American, where are you from anyway?
Language Inquiring about an applicant’s language skills is permissible so long as it is related to the job’s functions, i.e., Do you speak X language fluently? You’re Brazilian, right? Do you speak Portuguese?

 

You’re from Quebec, but you don’t speak French? Why not?
Criminal Background Inquiring about an applicant’s conviction record may be permissible so long as it is job-related. Asking about an applicant’s criminal history to make an employment decision.
Military Background Questions are lawful so long as they are directly related to the applicant’s job requirements. How were you discharged?

What do you think about X war?
Marital or Family Status Requesting such information may be lawful if it creates a preference for relatives of current employees. Are you married?

Do you have kids?

Is your partner a man or a woman?
Health & Physical Abilities Questions are lawful so long as they are directly related to the job function, i.e., The job will require you to lift a minimum of 15 pounds; will that be a problem?

If the applicant has indicated that he or she needs an accommodation, the questions must be related to the request for an accommodation.

 Do you take medicine?

What kind of medicine do you take?

How is your health?

If you have any questions about what is lawful or unlawful, contact an employment law attorney in your area to help guide you on your way.

Sandra Florvella-Pierre of Haitian Businesses, LLC

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Take a walk down the path of these entrepreneurs, business owners and progressive women.

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SANDRA FLORVELLA-PIERRE OF HAITIAN BUSINESSES, LLC

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Social Media: [dt_social_icons animation=”none” alignment=”default”][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”twitter” link=”http://twitter.com/haitianbusines1″ /][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”instagram” link=”http://instagram.com/Haitian_Businesses” /][/dt_social_icons][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3110″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sandra Florvella-Pierre, is a follower of Christ, a wife, mother of two, an entrepreneur and a proud Haitian. She grew up in Cap-Haitien, Haiti and left the country at the age 15. While living in Florida she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida. Prior to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Sandra worked in the local government administration for over 14 years.
Everyone who knows Sandra personally, will tell you that she is always there helping in some way or another. That’s one of the reason why she was inspired to start her company, . At Haitian Businesses they simply empower the Haitian Community by promoting Haitian Businesses and connecting Haitian entrepreneurs. Sandra says:

The goal with this movement is to create a bridge to connect our businesses together. That movement has led me to start a networking event for Haitian Business Owners and professionals.

Sandra and her husband are the founders of , an organic tea line named after Haiti. Haitea will allow you to experience the perfect cup of tea and savor the taste of the country’s culture. When it comes to promote Haiti and its beauty, that’s something every Haitian owes to the country. As Haitians, Sandra, her husband and her team truly live by their motto ” L’Union Fait La Force” which reinfornces the belief that they can accomplish unimaginable things not only for ourselves but for Haiti.

This Womeneur wants to brings great pride to her home country but providing them with products and services that represents the people. Read below for Sandra’s journey in business and what advice she has for every entrepreneur.

What inspired your journey into business?
After starting up an event planning business I wanted to cater to the Haitian Community. In searching for a way to connect with other vendors I discover a lack of platform for other Haitian Owned Businesses to connect and find each other.

What steps did you take to start your business?
First and foremost With a Business Administration Background it came second nature to me to quickly conduct research in order to find the necessity for the targeted market. I consulted a group of trusted individuals in my reach for honest opinions. incorporated the organization.

What are your biggest fears?
I do not believe in fear at all. At times, maybe nervous to try something new at times, however when you’re confident in your plans than being nervous becomes a temporary state. As states in this quote “Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.” (Unknown Author) and we all know the outcome to both structures.

What do you do to stay motivated when you feel like giving up?
I sometimes look back to my notes of when I first started. It never fails it fuels me up every time. I often time read message and emails of encouragement and clients thank you notes. They are a real source of inspiration.

What are your weaknesses in business and how have you worked past them? 
Putting too much on my plate can sometimes cause delays in my day to day operation. I wish my brain would slow down at times, but I guess being an entrepreneur is a 24/7 job.

What’s been most rewarding?
As mentioned above, the client thank you notes have definitely been a major source of support and has been rewarding. The fact that I was able to identify a problem and place a network to help solve the issue is self satisfactory.

Who were you before you started your business?
I worked in local government administration for over 14 years.

If you had to do it again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
I would not change a thing because I strongly believe in following my path. I know that in every single second I’m leaving my purpose.

What’s one good software or application you cannot live without?
I absolutely can’t do it with out Adobe and Canva. Although this is not my field, these application allow me to create graphics that are doesn’t need a designer’s touch.

What’s your secret to cultivating a relationship between you and your customers?
Customer Service is key to a great relationship. With the proper customer service, I’m able to create that relationship with my clients. I use it to connect businesses with customers and vice versa.

Where do you see your business in 5 years?
I hope to expand , reach out to as many business and entrepreneurs as possible and continue to serve the community.

What are 3 tips you can share with budding and current entrepreneurs/business owners?

  1. Be open minded and confident
  2. Be knowledgeable in your respective field
  3. Provide top of the line customer service.

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The Power Of A Positive No

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[vc_row][vc_column][dt_fancy_title title=”www.fastcompany.com” title_align=”left” title_size=”small”][vc_column_text]I think we all get caught up in a dilemma between exercising our power and compromising our relationships. I have found myself on one too many occasions saying yes when what I really wanted to say was no (accommodating) or simply not saying anything at all (avoidance) ignorantly hoping the problem would somehow rid or fix itself. I’m probably more guilty of the latter. But what happens is that both practices put you in this not so good space where you feel you are losing respect for self as a result of not being able to stand up for yourself, your interests and what’s truly important to you.

You have to be able to say yes before you can say no. 
Saying yes first means saying yes, internally to your needs. Our power resides in having a strong sense of who we are; being able to speak honestly and authentically from our hearts without fear of the responses and or reactions our authenticity may evoke. We have to move away from the negative connotation associated with the word no. No doesn’t have to come from a place of anger or resentment. Our no’s should be an opening for resolve, an opportunity to communicate and a segway to strengthen relationships without relinquishing our power. Both can happen simultaneously, we simply need to find that balance.
I remember a time, when I dreaded the idea of telling a particular person, no, literally just could not bring myself to say it. But this time I knew I had to. I had to stand up for myself; so I nervously held my breath and said what I had to say. And guess what? I woke up and realized the world had not dissipated, I hadn’t blown away with the wind and things had not fallen apart, what I so confidently assumed would happen. It was an empowering moment, an “ah ha” moment where I realized something I already knew, more so a reminder that I actually did have the courage and emotional fortitude to stand up for myself. It was an encouraging feeling.
Instead of starting from no, start from your yes. Root your no in a deeper yes– a yes to your core interests and to what truly matters.
These long, elaborate conversations we have with ourselves; the raw and honest ones, where no one can hear you. The ones where everything makes perfect sense, we have to continue to have these conversations, but we also have to put these conversations in real time, with real people, in real life situations, otherwise they don’t really matter. We have to push beyond the discomfort, the fear and start telling the truth, the truth about ourselves and the things that really counts.
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3 Ways to Execute Your Brand Vision

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Branding is one of the most overused and misunderstood words floating around in the business world right now. Everywhere you look, there is a new branding coach, strategist or expert, making attempts to convince the world that they know all there is to know about “branding”. Yes, their website may be enticing, and their “elevator pitch” may be captivating, but what are their credentials? Where are their credentials? Listen, before you reach into your pocket to pay for another life-changing, accelerating, sure-fire, monetizing’ coaching program, make sure you do your own research into what branding really is and how you can build your own brand without forking out thousands of dollars before you actually need to.

As you utilize resources that cost you little to no money to absorb information from (Google, Social Media, top business blogs, etc.), there are three key points you need to keep in mind when casting your branding vision:

1. Be authentic

I could give a concrete definition of what the word authentic means but I won’t. When I say “be authentic”, I mean own who you are and what you do. You are in business for a reason. Your reason is unique to who you are. Believe it or not, if you are not staying true to who you are, how you feel, and what you believe, everyone will know it! This means you cannot be the business expert you strive to be based on being a carbon copy of something or someone the industry has already seen or heard before. You have a voice and that’s what will attract the people (and the money) to you.

2. Be specific

One thing that messes up new small business owners and entrepreneurs is the desire to want to reach any and everybody at once. The fallacy in this is there is no strategy behind it and success, no matter how small or large, must be strategically planned. In your planning stages, be intentional and specific on what it is you want to do and who it is you want to appeal to. Your target audience needs to be laser defined. Your mission, vision, and purpose must be crafted around the standard for which you desire to set forth in your business. Fix your focus on a target and stick with it.

3. Be credible

This is a simple key concept: do not advertise what you cannot execute and deliver. The old saying “…the jack of all trades but the master of none,” is bad for business. Your reputation is what will establish you as a professional. Do not allow the sparkle of the “I can do it all” seasoned entrepreneur fool you into stretching your own gifts and talents too thin. If you know you can only offer two services and those two services you have mastered so well that you could perform them in your sleep, let that be it! This is not to say later on you cannot enhance what you offer. This simply means to use wisdom. Your credibility in business depends on your ability to do exactly what you say you will do.

While there is so much more to discovering and solidifying your brand image, the tips I have given you are valuable starting points. Before you launch your business or next project, take the necessary time to make sure you have all of your ‘ducks in a row’. You need to stand up and stand out; they best way to do this is to make sure your brand standard and image is set in stone and marketable. I believe in you…now go make it happen!

Business and Babies: Work Life Balance is a Lie

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Whether married or single, the title MOM is filled to the brim with To-Do’s. We have kids to raise, dinners to cook, a 9-5 to work, and businesses to build. Our day planners are inundated with reminders and tasks from dentist appointments to business meetings, yet we somehow manage it all with a proverbial super hero cape swinging behind us!

But the biggest inside joke between moms near and far; is this concept of work life balance. It scores right up there with leprechauns, pots of gold, and unicorns as the biggest myth of all time. How can we prioritize and balance the business of motherhood when it has no quitting time, days off, or personal time? *rolls eyes* We moms know that our time is not really our own anyway. We may make the rules but our kids truly lead the ship. When we want to read our favorite magazine for an hour, a crying baby will stop our reading cold turkey and the magazine gets put down. We may have events we want to attend, but a child under the weather will immediately change our plans and schedules. We can plan and prioritize until we are blue, but the sacrifice associated with motherhood is one call we will ALWAYS answer.

Halle Berry once said you can be all things, just not all at the same time, and that may be one of the best definitions of “balance” to date. It’s nearly impossible for us as moms to perfect balance in our lives and that’s totally ok. This week we may commit all of our free time to business projects, which means the kids are eating take out all week. Next week we may have ballet recitals and basketball games to attend so work may only get done in the wee hours of the night under the midnight oil.

Instead of claiming life-work balance, we are much better off admitting that our lives are complex and therefore must be managed closely on a day to day basis. We plan then un-plan, occasionally we have to reschedule and sometimes things just don’t get done. We don’t balance; we adapt, and try harder every day to increase our efficiency to make the best use of our time.

As an entrepreneur and mom I personally know this complex lifestyle all too well.  Getting the job DONE at home and work is no easy feat! Best advice I can lend to my fellow supermoms raising businesses and babies?

Prioritize your To-Do List, give items a time estimate, and delegate what you can – So if you know you only have 15 free minutes, pick a quick task off your to do list, not a big project. Separate your to-do list by priority, rocks for large important revenue generating tasks, pebbles for personal tasks, sand for items that need to be done but no pressure for you to personally complete them (delegate these to someone else).

Ride the Wave – Interruptions are inevitable, how you react to them is up to you. If you’re working, but your toddler just asked you to play Barbie for the 3rd time today, maybe it’s time to take a break for 15 minutes to satisfy their request, enjoy the moment and remember that they are going to grow up before you know it!

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Manifesting Change: Watch Your Thoughts

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When you can grasp life’s bigger picture (your bigger picture), playing the victim becomes impossible and your rebounding skills become world class –Dooley

It’s pretty cool watching my thoughts and seeing how simply one fraction of a thought really does manifest into things and experiences. Lately I’ve been paying attention closely to how things unfold and how in a small yet very grand way I contributed to that manifestation. I have the power as we all do to create the life that’s perfect for me. A life full of love, laughter, fulfilling relationships, a thriving career whatever it all depends on my perspective and ability to openly receive and create the experiences.

I’m here to receive what is for me, and though that has not always come easy, as a consequence of wondering “what is for me”, “is this really for me” and a litany of other non-stop repetitive thoughts. Today I’m trying (and I’m getting better) to keep the bigger picture in mind, and part of that bigger picture is happiness.

I need not focus on the specifics, just continue to be open to receiving and creating the experience itself. I came to this much needed realization that my happiness doesn’t have a specific face, name, color, number, gender, title etc.

  • Do your part, and allow whatever else to take its natural course on your behalf
  • Change your thoughts, change your life!
  • Thinking big but acting small is the same as thinking small

You cannot deny what is for you. My happiness is what’s for me.

3 Tips for Hiring Employees in the New Year

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You can have the best strategy and the best building in the world, but if you don’t have the hearts and minds of the people who work with you, none of it comes to life.  -Renee West, Luxor and Excalibur Hotel

 

Hiring new employees in any business can be a challenge, but hiring employees for the very first time can be especially challenging.  Finding the right fit culturally and professionally requires some forethought by the employer to determine personality and what skills will actually be a good fit and benefit the organization.  Take the following suggestions into consideration before you start the interview process.

1. Make a List of the Essential Job Functions

Once you’ve discovered that it is time to expand your team of employees, spend some time thinking about the list of qualifications you need the new hire to meet.  Make a list of absolute qualifications that the candidate must have and then a list of bonus qualifications that will help set candidates apart.  Be sure to double-check your lists to ensure that they are not unlawfully discriminatory.

Discriminating against an employee or a job applicant based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information is unlawful under federal and state employment law.

If you are unsure about the kinds of questions that are lawful or unlawful, contact an employment law attorney in your area to  help walk you through the process of fine-tuning your hiring practices and make them compliant with federal regulations.

2. Determine What Will Make an Employee Successful in Your Organization

Each organization is unique and employees require a specific skill set to excel within your particular business.  Take a look at the employees that you consider to be successful in your organization and look for those characteristics in the job applicants.

Keep in mind that soft skills are often a necessary component to success within a company, but they are frequently overlooked in the interview process.  How will the candidate interact with your customers?  What problem solving skills do they have?  Will they become easily frustrated?  These are all important factors that may not come across during the resume review.

3. Conduct a Practical Interview

One of the best ways to determine whether or not a job candidate will be able to preform the work you’re hiring them to do is to administer a practical exam during the interview process.  Ask the candidate to look at a particular problem that occurs frequently in your organization and ask them how they would go about solving it.  There doesn’t have to be one right answer, but watching the job applicant to work through a problem that he or she will have to handle on a regular basis can be quite informative to you as the employer.

If you are unsure about the best hiring process to use in selecting new employees, reach out to a local employment law attorney or a hiring coach to help you design a process that works for your organization. The time you spend up front getting it right will undoubtedly help the success of your organization.

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Natasha Faublas of Moments of Glitz Events

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Take a walk down the path of these entrepreneurs, business owners and progressive women.

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NATASHA FAUBLAS OF MOMENTS OF GLITZ EVENTS

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Social Media: [dt_social_icons animation=”none” alignment=”default”][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”facebook” link=”https://www.facebook.com/itsallinthesparkle” /][dt_social_icon target_blank=”true” icon=”instagram” link=”https://www.instagram.com/momentsofglitz” /][/dt_social_icons][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3080″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Natasha Faublas took her 10+ years experience in the floral industry and turned it into her passion by becoming the Founder and Creative Designer of . Natasha combines her love and skills in this family-owned and operated business to benefit her need and desire to be a designer. The certified Event Planner and Coordinator began creating and designing unique centerpieces, favors and scented candles to strengthen her  business and show off her talents. This Womeneur shares with us why being a business owner is one of the best things she ever did.

What inspired your journey into business?
I’ve always wanted to own my own business. This was a childhood passion. I worked 10 years at a local flower shop, where I was taught everything from A to Z. I never believed in my wildest dreams, I would be able to create handmade bows to luxurious bridal bouquets! I had a great teacher and mentor. She taught me how to be great with what I loved to do and that is to create with passion!

What steps did you take to start your business?
I joined networking events and teamed up with other company’s that focused in the Event Designing industry. I also enrolled in event planning courses, read books and kept up with the Small Business Administration website for critical business information.

What are your biggest fears?
My biggest fear as a business owner is failure. Although, they say failure is a learning experience, it’s an experience I wouldn’t want to learn

What do you do to stay motivated when you feel like giving up?
My motivation comes from my children. They keep me grounded. It thrills me to see them get involved with my activities- we brainstorm! Another motivation is when a customer shows gratitude and emotion for my work, that brings me great joy and motivation to continue to make people happy.

What are your weaknesses in business and how have you worked past them? 
My business weakness is marketing. I use social media platform at the moment. I can’t wait to see what Womeneur has in store.

What’s been most rewarding?
The best rewards I receive are referrals.

Who were you before you started your business?
Before I started my business, I was a florist for over 10 years. This is where I learned creating and designing. I was also attending college on a F/T basis.

If you had to do it again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
I wouldn’t do anything differently. I learned so much to get where I am at. At times, I find myself giving advise when asked. I would not change anything, there’s so much information to continue learning.

What’s one good software or application you cannot live without?
I cannot live without Adobe, Photoshop and Google Forms

What’s your secret to cultivating a relationship between you and your customers?
No secret. My customers trust my honesty, the service I provide them and availability to answer any questions or concerns. Reassurance is not negotiable.

Where do you see your business in 5 years?
In five years, I see Moments of Glitz Events setup and displayed in my very own storefront. I converted my garage into a luxury shop where I meet my customers and clients. I also see a company van with Moments of Glitz Events logo advertised all over it.

What are 3 tips you can share with budding and current entrepreneurs/business owners?

  1. Do your Research
  2. Ask Questions
  3. Make your business your baby. Never give up!

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