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Becoming a parent changes the dynamic for female entrepreneurs who thought of their business as their baby. Now, balancing a thriving business with family becomes like walking a tightrope while juggling – challenging to say the least. Add the noble pursuit of giving back to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for overwhelm. For Laura Xiao, these seemingly conflicting demands are managed with grace. She proves that with the right strategies, integrating family, business, and philanthropy is not only possible but deeply rewarding. Ready to unravel the secret to her balancing act? Tune in.

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“I want my kids to be proud of me and to see the type of people we are, the way we treat others, the way we run our business and also the way we give back in our community.” – Laura Xiao

Laura Xiao, the founder and CEO of Henne Organics, joins us for an inspiring discussion about the thrills and challenges of starting a luxury skin care company, while balancing personal relationships when your business partner is also your life partner. Laura opens up about her experiences as a business owner and a new parent, the delicate act of juggling family life with professional ambitions, and how shared business ventures can harmonize work-life integration, particularly when children enter the picture. We also shine a light on the importance of community contribution, as Laura recounts her efforts to partner with local charities like First Fruit, illuminating the pervasive issue of human trafficking and the role each of us can play in supporting such causes.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Laura’s leap of faith into the beauty industry led to the birth of a brand with soul and success.
• The complexities of advice in the beauty industry vs. trusting one’s intution
• The dance of partnership in both marriage and business, and how personal relationships can blossom in a professional setting.
• The joy and challenges of parenting while steering the entrepreneurial ship, and how we can be role models for our children.
• The profound impact of supporting local charities, like First Fruit, in their fight against human trafficking, and how we can all contribute to such critical causes.
• How Laura challenged her immigrant family’s expectations through entrepreneurship.

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Website: HenneOrganics.com
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