How a Personal Trauma Led Kiki Rozema to Create a Movement...and an Apparel Company Based on Confidence and Inclusion
RealTalk Podcast with Maureen Borzacchiello
Release Date: 12/11/2020
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Kiki Rozema
In this episode of the RealTalk Podcast, my guest Kiki Rozema shares how a simple problem...led to the creation of her company and a movement.
Creating a brand around confidence takes courage - hear how she took her life’s mission to help others, from being a middle school teacher...to a confidence business - that happens to sell apparel for women!
Her philosophy is different from others
Her products are Eco friendly
Her POV is Inclusion - with sizing ranging from XXS to 3XL
In this episode you’re hear insights about:
- Investing in learning from people who are a few steps further along than you are
- Hiring people who are better than you at specific roles/tasks - to free you up to do what you’re best at
- Investing in yourself and your education - to grow and scale with more ease
- Knowing your numbers and understanding where you are financially at all times
- How making time for yourself is critical
Kiki also shares why she believes that mindset is everything - we all experiences and choices that shape who we are, but our response is what creates our success.
RealTalk Moment: Hear how a traumatic and personal experience planted the seed that led to the formation of her company.
Kiki’s story really is the hero’s journey - you’ll be inspired and you’ll have some good laughs too!
Guest:
Kiki Rozema
Company:
Smoothies Activewear
Website: https://www.smoothiestanktops.com/
Confidence Connection FB Group for Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/790219721413765
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