How to Be A Boss Chick for Over 40 Years with Sandra James

In this episode, Melinda Emerson speaks with Sandra James about her journey in leadership and the evolution of her career. Sandra discusses the challenges she faced as a woman and a parent in business, offering insights into overcoming these hurdles. The conversation also touches on strategies for navigating economic downturns and the importance of mentorship and education in business growth. Sandra emphasizes the need to embrace technology to remain relevant in today's market.

Sandra James is a serial entrepreneur. She has built several companies from the ground up, and currently serves as CEO of Private Eyes Background Checks With decades of experience in running multi-million-dollar enterprises she gives back to her community by serving on non-profit boards and mentoring other women. She is a mother of two grown young men that she is most proud of and happily married to her husband. She and her husband divide their time between Nevada, California and Florida. She is the bestselling author of, Don’t Tell Me I Can’t, I book that she hopes inspires others to have all of their dreams come true. For more info: https://www.privateeyesbackgroundchecks.com

(0:00) Introduction and podcast format (2:22) Sandra James: Background and leadership evolution (7:13) Challenges in business: Gender and parenthood (13:12) Strategies for navigating economic downturns (16:49) The role of mentorship and education (18:15) Embracing technology for business relevance (22:58) Best business advice and closing thoughts (23:30) Sponsor: Small Biz Lady Academy