in my words

6 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Build, Scale and Prepare Your Business For a Lucrative Exit

“Many people ask if I started the business with the intention of selling and my answer is simple: no. I started it to change lives; to create products that matter. My experience is that selling a business is like dating — it happens when you least expect it. I wasn’t looking. I was intently focused on the growth of the brand and not distracted looking for an exit.”

Be Transparent: there’s power in sharing the story behind the brand

Whether the company was founded out of a personal epiphany or a serious struggle, the human emotions behind the brand can create a connection with your customers. Here are 5 strategies to build a trusted and believable brand.

Leadership Strategies To Improve Your Company’s Culture

“Many organizations have perfectly-worded mission statements, complete with their vision and values printed on paper or gracing conference room walls — simply for aesthetics. That said, failure to uphold those values in times of success (and crisis) is what sets an organization apart.”

One Entrepreneur’s Response to Being a Woman in Business: “Watch Me.”

“I never really consider myself a “woman entrepreneur” or a #girlboss– just an entrepreneur who perseveres, regardless of my gender. This isn’t about being better than men – or even being better than each other – it’s about being the best version of ourselves not because we’re women, but because we are capable.”

Don't Fear the Fear - Let It Drive You.

“My faith in what I’m capable of doing is greater than my fear of doing it. I know I will figure it out,” she says. “Too little fear of failure results in recklessness; too much fear guarantees complacency. But I know that if I operate in a place of fear, I will never, ever get where I’m going. And I’ve got big things to do. I’m grateful for the fear. It’s what drives me.”

When it comes to business, is passion enough?

“Aspiring entrepreneurs must be passionate about their mission – so much so that they can’t sleep at night, literally. Whatever it is that drives you isn’t just be something you want to do, but something that you can’t not do. Passion ignites the fire of being an entrepreneur, but passion can fade if you do not have the tenacity to stay motivated when things get tough.
And things will get tough.”

Huffington Post: Women In Business Q&A

“I’m a (wine) glass half-full kind of girl, but as is the case with even best and brightest entrepreneurs, the trials far outnumber my triumphs! The truth is, I’ve learned more from the tough times than I ever have from my successes.” Angela sits down with Huffington Post to discuss struggles and successes, advice for women in the workplace, the myth of work/life balance, what one word you must learn to say as entrepreneur, and 2 female leaders she admires.