Spirit of Success: Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs with Stephanie Houston, CEO of Island Getaway Rum

In this episode, host Bessy Martinez interviews Stephanie Houston, the CEO and founder of Island Getaway Rum. Stephanie shares her journey as a Latina entrepreneur in the spirits industry and the importance of representation. She discusses the inspiration behind starting Island Getaway Rum and the significance of connecting with her ancestral legacy. Stephanie also highlights the challenges faced by Latina entrepreneurs and the strength and determination required to overcome them.

She emphasizes the power of Latinas supporting each other and shares her goals for the future of Island Getaway Rum. In this conversation, Stephanie Houston, founder of Island Getaway Rum, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and offers valuable insights. The conversation covers topics such as aligning with your passion, letting go of attachments to outcomes, embracing the ups and downs, taking action in the lowest moments, utilizing LinkedIn for business, and the importance of keep moving forward.

Takeaways

• Representation in the spirits industry is crucial, especially for Latina entrepreneurs.
• Connecting with ancestral legacy can provide inspiration and a sense of purpose in entrepreneurship.
• Latinas often face unique challenges and must work harder to achieve success.
• Supporting and uplifting fellow Latinas is essential for creating change and empowering the community.
• Setting goals and staying determined are key to overcoming obstacles and building a successful business. Aligning with your passion and seeing the bigger picture can help you overcome operational challenges in your business.
• Let go of attachments to outcomes and surrender to the natural flow of things.
• Embrace the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and remember that patience is key.
• Take action even in the lowest moments to propel yourself forward.
• Utilize LinkedIn as a platform for business growth and networking.
• Keep moving forward and never stop taking action towards your goals.

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