Welcome to an empowering episode of RISE Podcast, where host Gary Lipovetsky engages in a heartfelt conversation with the inspiring Rachel Lim. Join us as we delve into Rachel's remarkable journey, growing up in Singapore and the significance of her strong bond with her siblings, which molded her entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Throughout this candid interview, Rachel shares the difficulties she faced as a young female entrepreneur, and how her resilience and positive mindset helped her scale an online clothing brand to great success. She fearlessly discusses the reality of entrepreneurship, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of running a business. From securing her first investor to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, Rachel's journey offers valuable insights and inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in as she reveals her secrets for leveraging social media to grow a thriving business, and learn from her experiences in navigating both professional and personal growth. Join us in this captivating conversation that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to conquer any obstacles on your path to success. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 7:46 Growing up in Singapore 11:55 Relationship with siblings 17:38 Importance of a strong spirit 25:29 Difficulties of being a young female entrepreneur 31:49 Scaling our online clothing brand 37:22 Why we shut down Valeria´s clothing line 38:07 Reality of being an entrepreneur 43:00 First investor 48:28 Relationship with mom 51:51 Positive Mindset and Resilience 58:06 Balancing Marriage and Business 1:10:12 Leveraging social media for business HOST SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovet... GUEST SOCIALS: https://instagram.com/ms_rach?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==