From a Hobby to Oprah's Favorite Things: Building a Career Out of a Passion with Dana Gordon, Founder of Dana Rebecca Designs

The ride of a founder is the ride of a lifetime, so hop on in and join us each and every week. Welcome to the Dear FoundHer... Podcast!  There is so much power in sharing your story with others.  However, with the Dear FoundHer... Podcast we are sharing more than stories---we have resources and a community of influential female entrepreneurs that have given our host, Lindsay Pinchuk, a ride through their journey and exclusive access to their wins, losses, secrets and mistakes. 

Here you will find a network of female entrepreneurs like our first guest, Dana Gordon of Dana Rebecca Designs. Dana launched her first jewelry collection at 16 years old and sold it out in just 48 hours. Jewelry design was a hobby until she made it into a career.  Now, 14.5 years later, Dana Rebecca Designs has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things and is adorned by some of the biggest A-list celebrities around the world. 

Tune in as Dana shares the blueprint for turning your passion into a business, staying grounded, the power of authenticity, and how to reignite your creativity and fall in love with your career again and again. 

• [00:06:54] Get to know wife, mom, and entrepreneur Dana Gordon's story.
• [00:09:14] The secret to turning a hoppy into a thriving career starts with these steps.
• [00:13:12] Dana remains unyielding about knowing every aspect of her business and suggest you do the same.  Gain Insight into why it is vital to learn every facet of your business.
• [00:18:48] Packing boxes, calling customers---nothing should be beneath you regarding your business. learn how Dana is sharing these lessons and more with her children, while modeling leadership for her team.
• [00:23:12] Your team is priceless, treat them like family.  Here is the secret to doing your part as a leader and what to do when someone feels that your best isn't good enough.
• [00:24:54] A community that you trust is necessary as a mom and business owner.  Dana and Lindsay discuss how to create and tap into the power of your #1 asset---your network.
• [00:29:47] Your audience wants the real you. By dropping the facade of perfection, Dana has grown her business. Learn how to apply these principles to your brand.
• [00:38:56] Like anything else, you can and will fall in and out of love with your business. Dana shares how she reignites her creativity. 
• [00:50:24 What advice would Dana give a new entrepreneur? Listen as she shares her top three tips. 

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