Welcome to the latest episode of How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield! This week, we dive into the crucial topic of managing work and personal life, setting boundaries, and the importance of balance when it comes to managing time and mission. Our guest, the self-proclaimed Chief Estrogen Officer and founder of high-tech feminine care company, Feminine, Arion Long, shares her inspiring journey of success and the importance of setting boundaries.
In this episode, you'll get a unique perspective on the challenges of balancing personal and professional life and how to prioritize big opportunities over smaller ones. You'll also hear about Long's early academic achievements, including going to college at the age of 15, and how she overcame challenges like not attending the best school district.
Long's story is filled with powerful words like passion, success, and perseverance. Her story will leave you inspired and motivated to achieve your own goals. So, tune in to this must-listen episode of How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield and hear from Arion Long herself on how to balance work and personal life, set boundaries, and achieve the success that lasts a lifetime.
- Managing work and personal life
- Setting boundaries
- Importance of balance
- Early academic achievements
- Upbringing in diverse NYC
- Passion for science
- Entrepreneurial Journey
- Launching eco-friendly feminine products
- Pitching and securing funding
- Importance of storytelling
- Launching a new product during a pandemic
- Being a scrappy entrepreneur
- Building an advisory board
- Preparedness for opportunities
- Femly's dashboard and potential retail expansion
- Time management and setting boundaries
- Personal growth and reflection
- Social media handles and resources.
What did you write in your high school yearbook? [00:00:27] Gunning for world domination [00:00:47] Black excellence personified; Tell me about your college experience. [00:09:01] Social interactions as a younger student in college. [00:09:38] How to tell stories; Use examples as a model. [00:25:27] Tip on being a "b***h" when trying to get grants. [00:25:40] Give classes or webinars on grant writing. [00:25:47] Reimagining the period care experience; Coin shortage. [00:30:09] Everything is an ode to being a scrappy black woman. [00:33:05] Day [00:33:13] Provider, nurturer, supporter, protector; Winter and a thick husband. [00:36:03]
Connect with Arion on....
Instagram: www.instagram.com/femly
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/femlyceo/
Website: www.femlybox.com
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