From Job Loss to Building a Business: The Blueprint for Busy Moms

About this episode

Esther Shittu interviews Merry Korn about finding purpose and building a business after job loss, emphasizing the importance of networking and faith.

What if the reason you have yet to find your purpose is that you haven't asked God? In this podcast, Esther sits down with Merry Korn, founder of Pearl Interactive Network, and a mom who found her purpose after being fired from one job as a single mom. Merry discusses the importance of following one's purpose, overcoming fear, and the power of informational interviews in networking and career development. She emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's goals and of building relationships to achieve success, especially for women in business. In this podcast, we discuss: Overcoming fear is essential for personal and professional growth. Informational interviews can open doors to new opportunities and connections. Finding your life purpose involves reflecting on past experiences and passions. Networking is crucial for building relationships. The importance of vision and a business plan The power of faith and prayer Success comes from taking action and not being afraid to ask for help. Resources: Merry's workbooks: https://firedtoinspired.com/workbooks/ Follow Busy Moms Get It Done: Instagram: @busymomsgetitdone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/busy-moms-get-it-done/…

People in this episode

Host: Esther Shittu

Guest: Merry Korn

Topics covered

• purpose
• overcoming fear
• networking
• women in business
• career development
• faith
• action

Keywords

• single moms
• entrepreneurship
• women entrepreneurs
• busy moms
• mompreneur
• informational interviews
• business plan
• success
• clarity
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pearl Interactive Network, Busy Moms Get It Done

Books & works: firedtoinspired.com/workbooks/

Places: God

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