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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey with Flossie Hall of the Stella Foundation

In this episode of 'Rethinking Business: Success Sauce and Two Pickles,' hosts Tamara and Sid welcome Flossie Hall from the Stella Foundation to discuss her journey in entrepreneurship. Flossie shares insights on starting and scaling a business, including essential elements like time management, access to capital, and leveraging local and national resources. She recounts her own experiences from building a seven-figure meal prep company to the lessons learned from her failures. Flossie also emphasizes the importance of maintaining work-life balance, mentorship, and legal protection in business. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers valuable takeaways for managing business and personal well-being.

https://stella.co/
Founded in 2012, Stella connects women founders and investors to the right resource–at the right time–in their journeys. From ideation to funding to exit, women founders and investors look to Stella for its powerful constellation of support made up of an inclusive community, courses, access to capital events, advisory services and funding opportunities.

00:35 Introduction and New Year's Greetings
00:57 Introducing Special Guest: Flossie Hall
02:16 Understanding the Stella Foundation
03:32 The Journey to Pre-Seed Funding
05:22 Flossie's Entrepreneurial Beginnings
06:43 Lessons from Early Business Failures
12:24 Balancing Business and Personal Life
16:18 Self-Care and Productivity Tips
19:04 The Importance of Routine and Boundaries
25:20 Reflecting on the Entrepreneurial Mindset
30:46 Embracing Hard Work and Perseverance
32:22 The Importance of Mentorship
34:11 Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience
35:31 Legal Protection and Business Advice
39:25 Finding Balance and Setting Priorities
44:20 Leveraging Local and National Resources
48:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections