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S2. E4 Interview Suzanne Herft - The importance of creating outside the box

48m · Real Talk for Women in Business · 17 May 22:00

Welcome to the Real Talk for Women in Business podcast.

On this weeks episode, Nichol is joined by Suzanne Herft from Herft Creations. 

Suzanne shares her journey as a FoodPreneur and her passion for introducing new food and culture to people.  Suzanne is a creator at heart and has always found a joy with connecting with people and starting conversations. 

Suzannes way of life is: Home made food is soulful food

Today we will cover: 

  • The importance of being a mentor to the next generation
  • Suzannes background from Sri Lanka to Zambia to Australia
  • Understanding your market
  • Staying balanced whilst running multiple businesses
  • From being a Market owner to owning Herft Creations
  • If we aren't setting boundaries and expectations - the impact on our health and relationships
  • Finding ways to marketing during extreme weather events & lockdowns with little to no funds
  • Knowing your limitations as a business owner
  • The importance of community during challenging times
  • Taking care of your mind, body and soul
  • Knowing the tribe you need to surround yourself with
  • Using intuition not only in life but in business
  • Using cooking to practice mindfulness
  • Learning more about Herft Creations and Sri Lankan food

Social media links :

Herft Creations website
www.facebook.com/herftcreations2007
www.instagram.com/herftcreations
www.linkedin.com/company/herft-creations


LINKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

Holding the infinite - The Reiki Nook
Sarah Cassim Consulting
Hawkesbury Women in Business
Jen Borg - Youth Mentoring
Richmond Good Food Markets
Lime and Coconut Cafe 


The most important message Suzanne wishes to share:

Don’t let money, or the lack thereof, hold you back. Anything is possible, adjust your wants, take stock of your needs and then spend a little bit of time researching alternate ways to get there. Where there is a will, there is always, always a way.

 
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