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Happy September Ladies...New Topic

JUYBoutique20 — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:46:32 GMT

What part of your identity (woman, mother, daughter, etc.) most shapes how you lead your business?

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

DinaLRosenberg — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:54:19 GMT

Hmmmm what an interesting question- I would say none of those- but MAGIC- we want to make magic for our customers. They want a BREAK from the world- something inspiring or fantastical!

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

JUYBoutique20 — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:01:52 GMT

I'd say the heart of a "mother" and the strength of a "woman" are the identities that shape how I lead my business. I'm a natural nurturer and protector and I literally approach my business like one of my kiddos. I pour my energy and love into it and will protect it against anyone. The woman force that runs alongside is the experience of being "THAT GIRL" who has fought for my own voice, my own style, and my own space in this crazy yet beautiful world that often overlooks us as entrepreneurs.

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

JUYBoutique20 — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:15:20 GMT

Great answer. I definitely don't want anyone to feel limited with the identity examples (that's why I put etc.) Maybe the identity for how you lead your business would be like an "enchantress", someone who magically fills others with delight.

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Twpchair — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:57:26 GMT

I would have to say all of the above. Between the love and support from each of them but in a different way gave me a strong will not only to survive but succeed. We truly out a family business. All my boys work full-time, yet come in on the weekends and just hang out but help out.

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JUYBoutique20 — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:20:26 GMT

My kids are at my business every day. I love having something I can share with them that they actually enjoy just as much as I do.

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Lovewell — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:28:30 GMT

This is so insightful!
I suppose naturally we bring the influence of being women to our business but it’s always different being single, unmarried, and childless. It’s interesting being a woman in business and navigating the quiet prejudice but then even if people are fine with you being a woman the moment they discover you don’t have the common titles or “achievements” that come with being a woman it’s a whole other set of questions.

For us our greatest role as women that we bring to our business is our relationship and bond as sisters! It is a huge part of how we operate. Some people think we are utterly insane to be in business with family. We couldn’t imagine it any other way!

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

CareyJo — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:46:28 GMT

Great topic! I'm glad @isabelle shared it in the update or I wouldn't have seen it. I often forget to check the Together group! I'mma hafta look at it more often!

I would say for me it's "independent" because I've been self-employed since the age of 19 and that was 38 years ago. I started out then doing direct sales because I was supporting myself and my ex full time. He rarely worked. I needed more money. But the longer I did it, the more I realized that I could do a lot. I ended up with five different businesses in direct sales, a custom wedding dress business, two HVAC businesses and properties we own.

Today, my mindset is that no matter how nervous I may be from time to time, I refuse to allow anyone to tell me that I'm not or cannot be a business owner. I stand my ground in confidence because I've had so many people on the phone treat me like I'm just a secretary and this is "his" business and I need to put him on the phone. Nope! Talk to me or find someone else!!

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

JUYBoutique20 — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:38:54 GMT

They are so many other identities we have as women that knowingly or unknowingly helped shape our business including but not limited to sister, friend, mentor/mentee, student, survivor, dreamer, etc. The beauty of this question is that it lets women decide what's more defining for them. Some people will lead with family roles, others with professional or culture identities, and some with personal/spiritual layers. I love that you guys lead with your sisterly bond and I'm sure that makes an impact in your business.

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JUYBoutique20 — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:51:48 GMT

Yesssss @CareyJo. I love it. You have a Leader/Boss characteristic that is undeniable. I also started with a direct sales business and learned so much.

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

CareyJo — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:25:56 GMT

Thank you!! I appreciate that very much. It's AMAZING how much we can learn in direct sales, huh?!?!

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

VickisJewelry — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:29:17 GMT

For two weeks I've been watching this thread.

Am I the only one offended by "Happy September Ladies" ?!?

Why isn't it "Happy September People/Folks" or some such???

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

CareyJo — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:01:02 GMT

I think I speak for @JUYBoutique20 and everyone else when I say that I'm sorry you're offended, but this is women's only group, so using the term Ladies fit perfectly. I would say you might be the only one offended but no one else has commented to that, so I'm unsure.

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

JUYBoutique20 — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:28:49 GMT

Well @VickisJewelry this is definitely a first.... I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or you are really offended because I made a post actually titled "Happy September Ladies". For me we have so many other things going on in the world that a simple "Happy September Ladies" in a "TogetHER" group didn't spark any hesitance for me. Respectfully, if you have been looking at this post for two weeks and after two weeks, you're still offended there may be other things going on with you. I only post in any group I'm in with a positive spirit, love, respect, togetherness, and encouragement. If anyone else was offended by this post "MY BAD"!!!! I wish you all an overflow of joy and positivity on today.

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

JUYBoutique20 — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:56:59 GMT

Thanks @CareyJo

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

CareyJo — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:57:28 GMT

Agreed! I hope that if anyone else was offended that they would say so. I don't believe you meant any malice behind it and I feel it was completely appropriate in a women's only group. You keep doing you! You're beautiful and bring so much light!!

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

CareyJo — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:58:06 GMT

You're very welcome! I got you!

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

Amora_Wellness — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:22:45 GMT

Using "ladies" seems completely appropriate to me in a "TogetHER" woman's group.

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

Lovewell — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:37:28 GMT

Hi!

This is a woman’s group… so I think we generally would refer to each other as ladies or gals etc.

So we weren’t personally offended at all being as we are female 🙂

Re: Happy September Ladies...New Topic

Lovewell — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:38:41 GMT

Love this thread 🙂 thank you for posting it!