059 | Scaling Success: 10 Strategies to Build a Thriving Creative Agency with Octavia Gilmore

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Picture this: a teenage passion turning into a global empire, complete with the rollercoaster of entrepreneurial highs and lows. 

In this episode, Octavia Gilmore, founder of Creative Juice, dishes on everything from bouncing back after a soul-crushing review to harnessing the power of AI to skyrocket her business. She spills the tea on the magic of a multicultural team, the real-deal challenges of scaling up, and how empathy and compassion are the secret sauce to leadership. 

Whether you're a startup dreamer or a seasoned CEO, Octavia's journey is packed with gold nuggets you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you’ll …

• Uncover the 3 game-changing steps to transform from a solo freelancer to a powerhouse business owner.
• Unlock the secrets of entrepreneurial resilience and learn how to bounce back stronger after setbacks.
• Explore innovative AI tools to transform your business processes and efficiency.

This episode at a glance:

[2:12] - Octavia shares her early passion for graphic design and launching Creative Juice at 23.

[15:48] - Overcoming self-doubt and learning essential business concepts.

[45:18] - Resilience in entrepreneurship: Learning from setbacks and negative reviews.

[1:00:37] - Octavia’s goal to inspire young black and brown entrepreneurs.

[1:05:28] - Encouragement for female founders: Eliminating self-limiting beliefs and taking bold steps.

Resources and Links mentioned in this episode

• Octavia Warren
• Creative Juice
• Chroma Creators
• Free Range Thinking
• AI Tool Highlight: CHAT GPT
• Join Female Founder Society

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More about the “My Good Woman” podcast

My Good Woman is a podcast for new and future female leaders, hosted by me, Dawn Andrews.

I’m a happily married hockey mom, proud female leader, and founder and CEO of Free Range Thinking, where we turn founders into confident CEOs with strategic consulting and leadership training.

Grab a seat at the table with me each week for candid conversations with culture-shifting, glass ceiling-busting, trailblazing women, who are leading enterprises that are making a change in the world. 

We discuss what makes them tick and how they get it all done. And we share actionable strategies to help you and your team get organized - so you can focus on your company’s growth, profit, and impact. 

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