From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Balancing Business & Motherhood

<p>In this engaging conversation, Luz interviews Giselle Velasquez, a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from a decade-long teaching career to owning multiple businesses in the event industry. Giselle shares her journey of self-discovery, the challenges of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and the cultural significance of Quinceañeras. She emphasizes the importance of delegating responsibilities, the evolution of family traditions, and the power of faith in guiding her decisions. The discussion highlights the modern woman's experience of navigating career and family life while staying true to personal values and cultural heritage.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Giselle transitioned from teaching to entrepreneurship during COVID.</p><p>She started her first business, a photo booth, in 2021.</p><p>Balancing motherhood and business is a priority for her.</p><p>Cultural traditions like Quinceañeras are evolving and still very popular.</p><p>Giselle emphasizes the importance of delegation in business and in family life.</p><p>She learned that busyness is not a badge of honor.</p><p>Faith plays a crucial role in her entrepreneurial journey.</p><p>Giselle's upbringing influenced her views on work and family.</p><p>She encourages women to embrace their unique paths.</p><p>A prayer of surrender can lead to unexpected opportunities.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Gisselle Velasquez: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/quinces.by.maritzas/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/quinces.by.maritzas/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gisselle.heavenly_joy/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gisselle.heavenly_joy/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/cafecitoshopllc/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cafecitoshopllc/</a></p><p></p><p>Connect with Luz on Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/fitreporter" target="_blank"><b> https://instagram.com/fitreporter<br /><br /></b></a>Join my email list to get info on future episodes, wellness &amp; life coaching tips, and more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g" target="_blank"><b> JOIN NEWSLETTER HERE<br /></b></a></p><p>Need help achieving your goals this year? 🔗 Check out my<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/claritycompass" target="_blank"><b> CLARITY COMPASS HERE</b></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://carefree-cloud-68881.myflodesk.com/koomjp634g" target="_blank"><b><br /></b></a>Host/Producer: Luz Plasencia</p><p></p><p>Keywords: </p><p>entrepreneurship, motherhood, cultural traditions, business, personal growth, women empowerment, Quinceañeras, faith, family, balance, teacher entrepreneur, Christian, event business</p><p></p>