Barrier Busting Business Owners | 41

Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Taryn Sulkes, founder of Eagle Specialties, and Katie Balash, President of Vaughan Industries, Inc. about being women in male-dominated fields, work-life balance, mentorship...

Highlights:

• Katie and Taryn share their business backgrounds
• How have their careers and experiences been impacted by working in male-dominated industries?
• How do they adjust their networking strategies in a male-dominated field?
• What advice would Katie and Taryn give to other female business owners who are concerned about gaining respect and a good reputation in a male-dominated industry?
• Katie and Taryn emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts.
• How have their values influenced their decision-making?
• They discuss the reality that there is no such thing as true work-life balance as a business owner. 
• What separation do Katie and Taryn make between their personal and work lives?
• Katie reiterates that it’s okay to say no. 
• How have Katie and Taryn handled the rare situation when someone crosses the line with them physically?
• Katie and Taryn have found male and female mentors
• How have Katie’s opinions about mentorship changed since she realized a mentor does not have to be older than you?

Key Points:

1. Align your business practices with your values.
2. Any decision you make has to be in the best interest of your entire team.
3. Trust your instincts; it’s okay to say no.

Vaughan - https://vaughanind.com/

Eagle Specialties -https://es-us.com/