111: Erin Bright | Navigating Entrepreneurship and Family
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On today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt talks with Erin Bright, a successful entrepreneur and College Works alumni.  As Erin shares her journey, she discusses transitioning from college to entrepreneurship, the challenges of achieving success while balancing family life, and her current return to business. You'll learn why she chose College Works while still working at In-N-Out Burger. You'll also learn how Erin's transitioned from a high-achieving business career to high-impact parenting. Erin stresses the importance of actively seeking out opportunities for self-learning and education, such as reading books, participating in parenting groups, and fostering connections within the community surrounding your children's schools..  Matt and Erin discuss the importance of pursuing personal passions and finding activities that excite and motivate oneself. While the exact details of their launch are still being determined, Erin talks about their commitment to adapting and trying different approaches until they get the traction they want.  She’ll also talk about her focus on environmental sustainability as a passion. Listen in to learn why she’s excited about bringing her passion for sustainability to the product design and how they are actively incorporating sustainability into the design. On a more personal level, Erin discusses finding joy in yoga, meditation, and occasional journaling. Join Matt and Erin for an insightful conversation on being a high achiever, entrepreneurship and high-impact parenting.  Enjoy!  What You Will Learn In This Show: Erin’s definition of excellence.The importance of exploring different paths in college and the value of internships. The significance of self-care while juggling multiple responsibilities.Keeping your options open and embracing opportunities along the way.The importance of letting your kids fail.The concept of circularity in sustainability.And so much more... Resources: The Edge of Excellence
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