The She Means Business Podcast
She Means Business is a podcast for aspiring leaders looking for inspiration, motivation and mentorship in the business world, co-hosted by Gail Banack and Ilana Santone.
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The She Means Business Podcast
Taking Risks & Starting Over with Olivia Petrou
Olivia Petrou, founder and CEO of Olive & Fig, shares her journey of leaving her corporate job to start her luxury charcuterie and food experience brand. Growing up in a Greek household, Olivia was surrounded by food and gatherings, which inspired her love for creating beautiful and abundant charcuterie boards. She went through a difficult breakup before finding herself and starting Olive & Fig. With the support of her now husband George, Olivia built a successful business that offers on-demand charcuterie board delivery. She emphasizes the importance of listening, trusting her intuition, and putting her needs first.
Takeaways
- Olivia emphasizes the importance of listening, trusting her intuition, and putting her needs first in order to excel in her business and personal life.
- She credits her background in recruitment for her ability to find valuable employees and build a supportive team.
- Olivia's advice for her younger self is to be more confident in speaking up and putting her needs first, while still being compassionate and empathetic towards others.
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