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January 6, 2025 30 mins

Summary

In this episode of Grit, Grace and Growth, host Laura Navaquin speaks with Mary Wiegand, founder and CEO of Boon LLC, about her journey of resilience and grit. Mary shares her transition from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced during the pandemic as a single mother of four, and how she balances her growing business with family life. They discuss the unique approach of Boon LLC in providing personalized inventory management services and the importance of believing in oneself while seeking support from others.


Takeaways

  • Mary transitioned from a corporate career to entrepreneurship out of necessity.
  • Boon LLC focuses on personalized inventory management for product-based businesses.
  • Mary faced significant personal challenges during the pandemic, including delivering twins alone.
  • She emphasizes the importance of community and support during tough times.
  • Balancing family and business requires flexibility and prioritization.
  • Mary's team at Boon LLC is composed of part-time, highly skilled female consultants.
  • The name 'Boon' signifies adding value and being helpful to clients.
  • Self-care is about finding what works for you personally.
  • Mary believes in blending all parts of life rather than seeking balance.
  • She encourages others to believe in themselves and reach out for help.

Sound Bites

"We can do hard things."

"I delivered them alone."

"I try to blend all parts of my life."


Chapters

00:00 The Leap into Entrepreneurship

04:33 Navigating Personal Challenges During the Pandemic

07:19 Building a Supportive Network

10:13 Strategies for Balancing Work and Family Life

13:31 The Unique Approach of Boone LLC

16:15 Finding Strength in Adversity

19:18 The Importance of Self-Care

22:21 Advice for Overcoming Obstacles

29:56 Podcast End Audio Only.mp3


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