{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Empowered Money Girl","title":"SE01EP40 - Balancing Motherhood and Business:  Overcoming  Struggles in Entrepreneurship","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/86e280fe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1952,"description":"In this episode of Empowered Money Girl, host Josette Mandela speaks with Ileana Lucas-Fey, CEO of Florida Palm Construction, about her journey from an Ivy League swimmer to a successful entrepreneur in the construction industry. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, navigating financial struggles, and overcoming limiting money beliefs. Ileana shares valuable lessons learned from her experiences, including the importance of financial independence and investing in real estate. The conversation emphasizes empowering women to take control of their financial futures and live boldly.\nTakeaways\nIleana's journey reflects the importance of following one's passion.\nBalancing work and motherhood can be challenging for women.\nFinancial struggles can lead to innovative solutions in business.\nOvercoming scarcity mindset is crucial for financial growth.\nReal estate can be a powerful investment strategy for young couples.\nLiving modestly can lead to long-term financial stability.\nLessons from failed ventures can provide valuable insights.\nTrust and communication are key in partnerships.\nInvesting in oneself and one's education is vital for success.\nEmpowering women financially can lead to greater independence.\nConnect with Ileana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ileanalucos/\nI hope you enjoy this episode!\n Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team\nVisit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/\nListen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:\n Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK\n Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793\n Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl\n#FinancialConfidence #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Insurance #FinancialIndependence #BusinessGrowth...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rM4bd463g_QsrW7beCAVUaYuWbWyc5EyRJB3lEOxFfU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGU1/Mjc5NzhkNzFmOTRk/MjE3NWRmYTA4ZGIw/YjNlYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}