EP305 Bold Beginnings and Business Lessons

Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I'm your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. In today’s episode, I sit down with Lily Bond, the inspiring young entrepreneur behind Spyce Girlz, who launched her business as a teenager and turned it into a thriving brand. As an entrepreneur in her 20’s, Lily has already faced immense challenges and learned how to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape, offering valuable insights for seasoned business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike.

 

🧑‍🍳 Building a Business from Scratch: Lily shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting Spyce Girlz in high school to solve a problem she noticed in the spice industry - too much salt and too many unhealthy ingredients. Her story is a perfect example of how passion and necessity can lead to innovation and success.

 

🌱 The Power of Mentorship: Lily discusses the role of mentorship and the support she received, from her mother to business accelerators like Invest Ottawa and YSpace. She explains how this guidance has helped shape her entrepreneurial education, proving that even "self-made" entrepreneurs need a strong support system.

 

💪 Overcoming Challenges as a Young Entrepreneur: One of the biggest hurdles Lily has faced is being underestimated as a young woman in business. She talks of her experiences with suppliers and contractors who didn’t take her seriously and how she learned to advocate for herself and demand the quality her business deserves.

 

🏆 Fun, Frank Advice: Lily’s key piece of advice? “Don’t be afraid to be weird.” She encourages entrepreneurs to be bold, be different, and embrace their authentic selves. It’s these traits that set successful businesses apart.

 

🎯 Key Takeaways:

 

• Trust your instincts and follow your passion.

• Advocate for yourself, especially when others don’t give you the respect you deserve.

• Surround yourself with a support system, but also learn to navigate the tough decisions alone.

• Being bold and different is a competitive advantage in business.

 

If you’re looking for inspiration from a fearless young leader who’s already making waves in the business world, this episode is a must-listen!

Want to shape your business journey in preparation for a cash-rich exit? Let’s connect! I’m offering a complimentary 1:1 wealth gap analysis to help you navigate your next steps. Reach out to me on LinkedIn or via email to schedule your one-on-one session.

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Colleen O’Connell-Campbell is a Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.