In this episode, I’m sitting down with Charlynda Scales. You’ll be encouraged as you hear Charlynda’s personal story of rising from “Rock Bottom”. Hear her story of walking through a difficult divorce and learn how she managed to come out on the other side as a strong business woman and single mom! Her story is definitely one of resilience and grit.
Charlynda is a serial entrepreneur, serving as founder and CEO of Mutt's Sauce LLC and Executive Director of the OH Taste Foundation. She is a sought-after speaker and coach for women's empowerment and small businesses. Her military career spans over fifteen years; she's currently an Air Force Reservist stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Hear Charlynda’s personal story of rising from “Rock Bottom”: walking through a difficult divorce while navigating life in the spotlight and building her business.
- Understand her experience of growing up as a young black girl in Tennessee with a Nigerian last name, including her story of being the target of outward racism and how it affected her into adulthood.
- Glean the wisdom Charlynda’s mother gave her when she felt like she couldn’t go any further.
- Be encouraged as she shares many stories that fill her book, Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline - for moments when there’s nowhere to go, but up!
There’s so many nuggets of wisdom and encouragement in this episode, and I can’t wait for you to listen-in!
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