54 min
16. Mara Smith on building a networking system and nurturing your network Her Hypesquad with Bosstrack
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack
In this episode I talk with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila.
Mara and I talk about why networking for new leaders and building a system of mentors, peers and advocates is so important and how to effectively build your professional network and support system. Mara provides strategies for building a system that works for you, for approaching someone new and for nurturing your network to keep it working for you.
Before you listen, I wanted to explain that this is an episode that we recorded with Mara earlier in the year before we launched the Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack podcast so the format is slightly different than recent episodes. It’s such a great conversation that we wanted to share with you during our holiday off-season.
I hope you enjoy!
About Mara Smith
Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. After studying accounting in undergrad and then attending Northwestern University School of Law, Mara began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago. She then decided to switch gears and apply her business degree as part of the corporate strategy and business development team at a Fortune 100 Company.
Mara was put on emergency bedrest while pregnant with her twins and when they were born prematurely, Mara decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her family and charitable work.
She never stopped thinking about what was next. Mara always envisioned running her own company and in February of 2020 she set out on her journey to create a new tequila brand.
Mara started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle. She searched for a tequila brand that was additive-free with a look, taste and aroma that appealed to her as the consumer.
That perfect tequila did not exist, so she decided to create one. The goal was not just to create a one-of-a-kind tequila, it was also to bring another female voice to the spirits industry. Women are involved in every aspect of Inspiro Tequila’s process from creating the taste profiles to getting bottles on the shelves. As a female founder, Mara’s mission is to inspire and support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys through financial support and mentoring.
Connect with Mara
Instagram: @beinspiredbymara
Instagram: @inspirotequila
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-smith-9109031a1/
To check out/buy Inspiro Tequila (it really is delicious), go to https://inspirotequila.com
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack
In this episode I talk with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila.
Mara and I talk about why networking for new leaders and building a system of mentors, peers and advocates is so important and how to effectively build your professional network and support system. Mara provides strategies for building a system that works for you, for approaching someone new and for nurturing your network to keep it working for you.
Before you listen, I wanted to explain that this is an episode that we recorded with Mara earlier in the year before we launched the Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack podcast so the format is slightly different than recent episodes. It’s such a great conversation that we wanted to share with you during our holiday off-season.
I hope you enjoy!
About Mara Smith
Mara Smith is a former attorney, corporate strategist and stay-at-home mom who is the founder of Inspiro Tequila. After studying accounting in undergrad and then attending Northwestern University School of Law, Mara began her legal career at a large law firm in Chicago. She then decided to switch gears and apply her business degree as part of the corporate strategy and business development team at a Fortune 100 Company.
Mara was put on emergency bedrest while pregnant with her twins and when they were born prematurely, Mara decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her family and charitable work.
She never stopped thinking about what was next. Mara always envisioned running her own company and in February of 2020 she set out on her journey to create a new tequila brand.
Mara started drinking tequila when she was looking for a clean, gluten-free spirit that fit into her active lifestyle. She searched for a tequila brand that was additive-free with a look, taste and aroma that appealed to her as the consumer.
That perfect tequila did not exist, so she decided to create one. The goal was not just to create a one-of-a-kind tequila, it was also to bring another female voice to the spirits industry. Women are involved in every aspect of Inspiro Tequila’s process from creating the taste profiles to getting bottles on the shelves. As a female founder, Mara’s mission is to inspire and support other women on their entrepreneurial journeys through financial support and mentoring.
Connect with Mara
Instagram: @beinspiredbymara
Instagram: @inspirotequila
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-smith-9109031a1/
To check out/buy Inspiro Tequila (it really is delicious), go to https://inspirotequila.com
54 min