Bailey Martindale and Sarah Breshears discuss their non-traditional lives and the impact of making unconventional decisions. Bailey shares her personal experiences of growing up in a non-traditional family, being a single mother, and pursuing education and career opportunities outside of the norm. They discuss the importance of embracing non-traditional paths and the freedom it brings. The conversation also touches on the challenges and rewards of moving to new cities and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside of one's comfort zone. Bailey Martindale shares stories about influential people in her life, including her stepmom and Meme, who instilled in her a sense of non-traditionalism and a desire for more. Sarah Breshears also discusses her background, growing up in a small town with limited financial resources, and her journey from cosmetology school to becoming a speech therapist. She eventually transitioned to working in a hospital but experienced burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. She then moved to Destin and started her own business, Social Moguls, which focuses on social media marketing. Meanwhile, Bailey Martindale talks about her career path, starting with PR and journalism, working in sales for a tech startup, and eventually finding her passion in branding and marketing. She shares her experiences working in different industries and the challenges she faced, including cultural differences and gender biases. Bailey's journey led her to start her own businesses. Bailey Martindale shares her journey of starting her own marketing company and eventually pivoting to focus on brand strategy. She also discusses her experience starting a lipstick company called Femmeciety. Bailey opens up about her challenging childhood and the complex relationship she has with her parents. She emphasizes the importance of therapy and personal growth in healing those relationships. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of non-traditional decisions and the importance of living authentically.
Chapters
02:08 Embracing Non-Traditional Paths
08:22 Overcoming Challenges and Defying Expectations
13:12 Moving and Building a New Life
23:50 The Impact of Non-Traditional Decisions
29:16 Experiencing Diversity and New Perspectives
32:08 The Influence of Important People
35:02 Growing Up in a Small Town
38:23 From Cosmetology School to Speech Therapy
49:18 Experiencing Burnout and Seeking Change
50:44 Starting a Business and Learning New Skills
55:18 Navigating Cultural Differences and Gender Biases
01:07:12 From Marketing to Brand Strategy
01:09:03 Starting Femmeciety: A Lipstick Company
01:12:09 Navigating Complex Relationships
01:19:02 Childhood Experiences and Personal Growth
01:26:06 The Impact of Non-Traditional Decisions
Takeaways
- Embracing a non-traditional life can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.
- Moving to new cities and stepping outside of one's comfort zone can be challenging but rewarding.
- Being a single mother and pursuing education and career goals can defy societal expectations and lead to success.
- Living a non-traditional life allows for more freedom and the ability to create one's own path. The influence of important people in our lives can shape our perspectives and choices.
- Growing up in a small town with limited financial resources can provide a unique perspective on life.
- Experiencing burnout can lead to a reevaluation of career choices and a desire for change.
- Starting a business requires taking risks and learning new skills.
- Cultural differences and gender biases can impact career opportunities and experiences.
- Confidence and self-worth are essential for success in entrepreneurship. Pivoting in your career can lead to finding your true passion and expertise.
- Building a strong brand is essential for business success.
- Childhood experiences can shape our perspectives and behaviors as adults.
- Therapy and personal growth can help heal complex relationships.
- Making non-traditional decisions can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
- Living authentically and embracing your uniqueness can bring happiness and success.
Keywords
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