Renee Rubens, founder of Symphony of Leaves Tea Company, discusses her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, and the importance of setting boundaries with host Kaila Sachse in this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast.
Renee also shares insights on the shift to remote work, ethical sourcing in the tea industry, and valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Kaila and Renee’s conversation emphasizes the significance of self-care, understanding one's worth, and the evolving landscape of work-life balance.
More About Renee Rubens
Throughout her distinguished career in global and national media sales, Renee Rubens cultivated a tradition of presenting finely crafted teas and bespoke blends as gifts for clients during holidays and special occasions. This practice ultimately inspired the vision for a dedicated venture. Guided by a commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical harvesting, and equitable trade practices, she established Symphony of Leaves Tea Co. as a small business during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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More information on "The Four Quadrants" concept as originally published by Stephen Covey in his book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (1989): https://purdue.edu/asc/handouts_pdf/Coveys%204%20Quadrants.pdf
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