Legacy Building Mamas

Turning Setbacks into Success: Mary Philippou on Resilience and Strategic Growth (S2 E41)

June 18, 2024 Evelyn Lopez Delon Season 2 Episode 41

How do you turn life's unexpected challenges into stepping stones for success? Join me in today's episode as I welcome Mary Philippou, one of the best business strategic minds in the Entrepreneurial space today. With her business experience now covering over 30 years including raising a family, she has successfully managed having a life of balance, dancing, music and fun.

Mary shares her experience from handling setbacks and leveraging personal experiences for growth to the importance of financial acumen in business.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Resilience in Entrepreneurship: Mary shares her journey through the highs and lows of business ownership, emphasizing resilience and the ability to pivot as key drivers of success.
  • The Importance of Financial Literacy: Mary stresses the critical role of understanding finances, pricing, and cost management in sustaining a business.
  • Empowering Through Mentoring: Discover how Mary’s passion for mentoring start-ups provides a framework for her own successes and challenges.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 

03:15 Transition from business owner to mentor

05:50 The life-changing accident and its impact on Mary’s career

06:30 Writing a book and becoming a speaker

11:50 Empowering women in business

17:20 Importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people  

19:35 Discussion on Mary’s 5 P Mantra 

29:15 The power of perseverance and adapting business models for scalability

32:40 Overcoming Setbacks

40:00 Letting go and don't control what you can't control

Whether you're grappling with financial hurdles, considering a pivot in your career, or seeking motivation to overcome personal challenges, Mary’s insights offer valuable lessons on perseverance and success.

Contact Mary on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-philippou/ 

Website: https://www.maryphilippoubusinessmentor.com/ 

Show Me The Money - For Those Screaming for Profit: https://www.maryphilippoubusinessmentor.com/shop 

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