Building Dreams, Embracing Setbacks: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Michelle Blue

The Second Degree with Emily Merrell

In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with the inspiring Michelle Blue to explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Michelle shares her incredible journey from launching a socially-conscious scarf company right out of college to navigating the challenges and heartbreaks that came with it. Together, they dive into the resilience needed to chase your dreams, redefine success, and embrace the lessons that come with failure.

What You'll Learn:

• Emily and Michelle discuss the unique bonds formed through years of online connection and the importance of in-person meetings to solidify those relationships.
• Michelle reflects on the early days of founding a scarf company dedicated to supporting girls' education in Ghana, sharing her motivations and the challenges she faced as a young entrepreneur.
• The conversation delves into how Michelle set her own guiding principles—creativity, contribution, and control—that directed her entrepreneurial path.
• Michelle opens up about the devastating loss of revenue due to a manufacturing issue, the personal toll it took, and how she worked through the identity crisis that followed.
• Learn how Michelle rebuilt her confidence after her business setback and how she views her journey today, focusing on personal growth and the power of persistence.

To learn more about Michelle Blue, visit her website thejourneywithblue.com and follow on instagram at @themichelleblue

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