Side Business Secrets - Yvonne from Women's Fitness Adventures

The Transit Lounge

In this episode of Side Gig Secrets, Shandra sits down with Yvonne Shepherd, the inspiring founder of Women’s Fitness Adventures. Yvonne takes us on her journey from a high-pressure corporate marketing career to creating a thriving business that’s all about empowering women through hiking and outdoor adventures. Her programs offer a blend of in-person and online options to women of all fitness levels, making it easy to fall in love with the great outdoors.

Yvonne tells us her story of resilience and passion, as she transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to connect with others through fitness and friendship. This episode dives into the challenges of starting her business, the importance of community support, and the lessons learned along the way.

Key Discussion Points:
1. Face Your Fears and Grow Anyway: How Yvonne tackled the fear of failure and embraced the steep learning curve of entrepreneurship.

2. Lean on Your Tribe: The critical role that family, friends, and like-minded individuals played in Yvonne’s journey.
3. Work Smarter, Not Harder: An approach to leveraging her corporate background while adapting to the demands of running a business.

Quotable Moments:

- "The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with learning opportunities, and setbacks. Both can lead to personal and professional growth."

- "There is a world of women waiting for us, which is a daily inspiration for me to get up and out there."

Connect with Yvonne Shepherd:

- Website: womensfitnessadventures.com

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/womensfitnessadventures

- Instagram: @womensfitnessadventures
Additional Resources:

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