YOU WERE A YOUNG MOTHER WITH A YOUNG BUSINESS.  HOW DID YOU MAKE THAT WORK?

I was married and 29 at the time of having my child. It wasn’t difficult because I had help.

EMBLEM OIL IS AN AMAZING EXPRESSION OF YOUR TALENT AND AND OUR FAITH. YOU ARE MUCH LOVED! HOW HAS YOUR BUSINESS SHIFTED AS A RESULT OF COVID? 

I knew that it was important for me to reach my customers faster since Covid-19 so I positioned my product to sell on Amazon.  My business has grown a lot since covid-19 because more families are at home cooking.  I have noticed that people are more concerned about their health and enjoy cooking with quality olive oil that can help prevent and reverse viruses and other chronic diseases.

YOU WORK AS A FAMILY BUSINESS. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ABOUT THIS TO WOMEN CONSIDERING THE SAME?

I make sure to include my daughter in my business. I give her duties and allow her to voice her ideas. She’s only 7 but having her next to me in the business, she is learning so much!

YOU ARE INVOLVED WITH SUPPORTING OTHER WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY ALONG WITH THE GROWTH OF YOUR BRAND,  HOW DO YOU FIND THE ENERGY?

Diet!! My diet is very important! When I eat too much sugar, I can tell in my performance. I’m usually too tired and can’t focus on being as productive in my business. I am committed to my customers and business and always want to give 100% of myself.

YOU WORK LONG HOURS AND OBVIOUSLY POUR YOUR PASSION INTO ALL YOU DO. HOW TO YOU KEEP YOUR SELF CARED FOR? RESTED? WELL? IS OLIVE OIL PART OF THE SECRET!?!?

OMG yes!! 2-3 tablespoons a day! Either that’s taking a shot in the morning, adding it in my smoothie or cooking a healthy dish! Quality Olive Oil helps with depression (moods), weight loss and it detoxifies the body! Filled with antioxidants and polyphenols. It’s my vitamin.

HOW EASY WAS IT TO PUT A CHILDCARE ARRANGEMENT TOGETHER AND DID IT WORK FOR YOUR FAMILY?

I have a very supportive ex-husband. I couldn’t do all that I do without him.

WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE WORKING? IF NOT, WHAT?

I currently work 2 full-time jobs. I work my 9-5 in order to support my business. It is a lot. Time management and doing the best I can to make it happen. It is difficult but what’s on the other side is what keeps me going. I know it won’t be like this forever so for now I will continue to work and give it my best.

WHAT PRO-TIPS DO YOU HAVE TO SHARE WITH OTHER MOTHERS?

1. Don’t be so hard on yourself
2. Make sure you don’t neglect yourself.
3. Speak positive affirmations in your life
4. Trust and have faith in God

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