From Eco-Entrepreneur to Emotional Intelligence Coach—with Lisa D. Foster - 215

"When I look back on my success, nine out of ten startups fail. What helped me beat the odds was my ability to tune into people, inspiring them to take action and make a better world," - Lisa D.Foster Plastic has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, but its convenience has come at a high cost. Millions of tons of plastic waste are dumped into our oceans and landfills every year, causing harm to wildlife and ecosystems. By 2050, it's estimated that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish. "I got mad about the plastic use, I got mad about the paper bag use, and I saw a different way,” Lisa D. Foster founded One Bag at a Time, a reusable grocery bag company, and grew it to an $8M business before selling it in 2017. Born into a Holocaust-affected family, Lisa overcame low expectations to become an English teacher before pivoting to become a purpose-driven eco-entrepreneur and pioneer in the fight against single-use plastic.  Now, as a business coach, she shares leadership and inspires change. She’s also the author of the book, “Bag Lady.” On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Lisa joins Anjel to share her journey of founding and then selling her successful reusable grocery bag company at its peak. Listen in as she walks us through the impact one person can have on the world, the importance of taking action and the value of persistence, both in business and in life, and how it can help you overcome setbacks, achieve your goals, and become a better leader. What You Will Learn The impact of plastic on the environment and the inspiration behind One Bag at a Time Inc Lisa's journey from introverted youth to English teacher to eco-entrepreneur How Lisa's survivor mentality and persistence have driven her success The importance of believing in oneself and finding purpose How Lisa's experience as a teacher and leader influenced her approach to business coaching How you can transition from one career or passion to another by following your heart and pursuing what you truly care about What is great leadership How working with a skilled coach or mentor can help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals Connect with Lisa D. Foster Lisa D. Foster Lisa on LinkedIn Resources Bag Lady Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email [email protected]  Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343